Math Instructor

About the Role

The instructor should be knowledgeable in their subject area, be an effective classroom manager, and follow the philosophy and rules of the College in conducting classes. The faculty member must possess a conferred graduate degree in the field, or a graduate degree with 18 semester credits in the field from a regionally accredited university for any State Common Course numbered class assignment. The educational requirements may vary for specialty fields that are not common course designated. Both practical and instructional experience is preferred.

The instructor must have the ability to relate well to students and other faculty members, remain calm during trying circumstances, and maintain a professional attitude in the classroom while upholding the highest standards of compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the class in a professional manner, creating an effective learning environment for all students.
• Know the policies in the Student and Faculty Handbooks.
• Be prepared with all material before class begins.
• Know and enforce departmental policies for reporting, repairing, and maintaining equipment.
• Ensure students evaluate the instructor at the end of the quarter; submit evaluations to the Registrar without viewing them.
• Submit information on graduating students when requested.
• Assist the Financial Aid office by directing students or signing proof of attendance when required.
• Keep accurate, written records on attendance, tests, and work submitted by students.
• Record attendance on official rosters and submit them after every class meeting.
• Attempt to contact absentee students after each class meeting.
• Submit Daily Absence sheets to the Registrar after each class meeting.
• Accurately record grades and grade breakdowns on official grade reports.
• Ensure classrooms are in good order at the end of the hour or day (erase boards, turn off equipment, straighten chairs/tables, lock doors, turn off lights).
• Distribute and review the course syllabus on the first meeting of class; follow it for the duration of the course.
• Attend Faculty meetings and In-Service programs at least once per quarter.
• Actively pursue professional development opportunities and report all activities in the Annual Faculty Development Plan.
• Full-time faculty may teach up to 24 platform hours each week (no more than 3 preps) and perform administrative duties in areas such as Student Success, Student Persistence, Faculty Development, Externship Coordination, or other areas as designated by Program chairs, Director of Education, and Campus Directors to meet full-time requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree required.
• Experience in post-secondary education preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience preferred.