Mathematics Instructor (part-time)

Position Summary

Purpose, Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. Faculty member will be responsible for teaching mathematics classes which currently range from Basic Mathematics and Basic Algebra through Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations and Linear Algebra.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree or higher in Mathematics, or a related degree, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours of mathematics from an accredited institution.
• Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
• Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Academic experience which includes work, research, study or teaching in mathematics and/or developmental mathematics.
• Additional graduate level coursework or master’s degrees or higher in additional related disciplines.
• Experience in working with students who have not experienced success in mathematics, which could be in the K–12 community or with adults in the workplace, with verifiable success.
• Recent, within the last three years, successful teaching of mathematics.
• Recent, within the last five years, successful teaching at an accredited high school or adult training institution.
• An interest in developing new courses and programs to meet the challenges of 21st century in mathematics or related areas.
• Demonstrated familiarity with computer-based instruction, distance learning, learning technologies, competency-based instruction and modularized courseware or other alternate delivery methodologies and willingness to explore these options for delivery.
• Earned credit in mathematics pedagogy or related coursework.