Math Instructor

Statement of Primary Purpose

Instruction in assigned Math classes Classification Faculty, Exempt, Full Time

Direction Received

Receives guidance and direction from the math department chair; receives direct supervision from the dean of arts and sciences.

Direction Given

No authority or responsibility for the supervision of others or program administration.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Serve as lead instructor for developmental, support, and Quantitative Literacy classes.
• Teach developmental, support, and Quantitative Literacy math courses.
• May teach other courses as needed.
• Teach a course load consistent with college workload policy.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students.
• Stay current in the subject matter through professional development, professional organizations, and professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.
• Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
• Modify instructional methods and strategies, where appropriate, to meet diverse student needs.
• Facilitate the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments.
• Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Incorporate relevant general education competencies into assignments and assessments.
• Develop, update, and share course syllabi in a timely manner.

Evaluation of Student Learning

• Establish meaningful student learning outcomes for courses.
• Develop and implement methods that measure student progress toward student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, and provide feedback on student work promptly to promote learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit grade records according to established deadlines.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.

Support of College Policies and Procedures

• Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus, multi-modality environment.
• Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Exercise stewardship of college facilities and materials.
• Record and provide attendance data in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Participation in College, Division, and Program Activities

• Collaborate with math department colleagues to ensure success of developmental math systems and students.
• Serve on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned.
• Participate in meetings and events required by the college, division, and program administrators.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from college, division, and program administrators.
• Support and collaborate with both part-time and full-time colleagues.
• Contribute to departmental and divisional curriculum development processes.
• Aid in the selection and ordering of equipment, supplies, and textbooks.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies.
• Contribute to the educational goals of the college and its constituents.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: Master's degree in Math, Math Education, or Master's degree in a related discipline, with a minimum of 18 graduate-level hours in Math. At least one year of teaching experience.
• Preferred: At least one year of community college teaching experience.

Skills

• Ability to use computers and software to support instruction, including learning management system, word processing, email, Internet, and student information database.
• Ability to teach in online and technology-supported modalities.

Physical Demands

• Walking, ability to teach seat-based and online courses, typical campus environment.
• Occasional travel outside the service area for professional development may be required.

Equipment Operation

• Computers and typical teaching equipment including copiers and projectors.