Instructor, Mathematics

About the role

Faculty at Texas Southmost College (TSC) are professional educators responsible for fulfilling the college’s mission, vision, values, and goals by providing quality education to all enrolled students. Faculty serve as leaders, teachers, advisors, and facilitators of learning, reporting to the College President and adhering to college policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Strive for continual improvement of student success, effectiveness, and teaching techniques by planning optimal learning environments and providing high‑quality instruction and advising.
• Develop accurate syllabi that meet college, departmental, and instructor requirements; maintain attendance records, submit grades, and provide constructive feedback throughout the semester.
• Conduct classes punctually in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
• Deliver effective instruction by leading curriculum development, ensuring rigor and quality, accommodating individual student differences, utilizing the college’s digital learning solution, and clearly communicating technology expectations.
• Enhance student learning by integrating real‑life situations, encouraging critical thinking, interdisciplinary skills, teamwork, and academic literacy; collaborate with employers and occupational settings as appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues to construct and continuously improve measurable learning outcomes aligned with THECB core curriculum objectives and TSC goals.
• Assess student learning through well‑designed assessments, sequencing learning opportunities, and aligning assessments with instructional activities.
• Participate in TSC’s Institutional Effectiveness Program, including preparation and evaluation of learning outcomes, completing mandatory performance evaluations, sharing best practices, and engaging in instructional or institutional research.
• Support learning through student engagement by fostering a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active, collaborative learning, academic challenge, and faculty‑student interaction.
• Maintain a learning‑centered environment by being available to students during posted office hours.
• Refer students to appropriate academic and support services available at the college.
• Pursue professional development by staying current in the academic field, maintaining professional credentials, attending conferences, taking graduate courses, and contributing to research and publication.
• Participate collegially in departmental, college, and community service activities, serving on committees and engaging with professional and educational organizations.
• Accept and teach classes on varied schedules (morning, afternoon, evening, weekends) and at additional sites such as dual‑credit locations as assigned.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for the diverse student population, colleagues, and community.
• Attend the workplace regularly, report punctually, and follow work schedules on‑campus or off‑site as required.
• Work hours may include evenings, holidays, or weekends depending on deadlines and institutional events.
• Use interpersonal skills and sound judgment to coordinate duties with coworkers, supervisors, faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by the college.
• Support the values and institutional goals outlined in the college’s Strategic Plan.
• Perform duties in compliance with college standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Frequent standing; occasional walking, sitting, and use of hands to manipulate objects.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Ability to talk, hear, taste, and smell as required.
• Frequent lifting/moving of up to 10 lb; occasional lifting/moving of up to 25 lb.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

Teaching assignments may occur in the morning, afternoon, evening, and on weekends. Work locations can be on campus or off‑site, and hours may include evenings, holidays, or weekends to meet deadline requirements and support institutional events.