Adjunct Assistant Professor, Statistics

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor develops, prepares, and teaches a variety of statistics coursework. The position requires flexibility to teach during the day, in the evening, online, or through other distance-learning formats. The instructor plans and delivers instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success in a community college environment, and supports the college and department missions through quality teaching, curriculum enhancement, and timely service. The role involves collaborating with the department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum; using technology effectively in instruction; and working as part of an academic team. The instructor assesses and communicates student progress, maintains academic records, holds appropriate office hours, and may provide guidance on standard operating procedures and college systems. The position also includes participation in departmental meetings, collegewide committees, events, and other college activities, as needed. The instructor must comply with college rules and applicable laws and regulations, including requirements concerning records, FERPA, privacy, security, and confidentiality, and is expected to provide courteous, professional service.

Requirements

A master's degree, or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics, statistics, or mathematical physics.
A criminal background check will be conducted.
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
Adaptability and flexibility in a rapidly growing environment.
Analytical aptitude and problem-solving ability, including the ability to analyze and interpret information and data, identify issues, draw conclusions, and evaluate solutions.
Effective professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful communication.
Critical thinking and sound judgment.
Ability to respond promptly and courteously to students and faculty, including assisting students with limited computer skills.
Integrity, professionalism, civility, and strong ethics in job-related actions.
Organization and time-management skills to plan and complete tasks within established time frames.
Ability to identify problems, determine causes, develop solutions, and follow through on resolutions.
Ability to provide interactive service, build relationships, and address others' needs.
Ability to set and exceed established targets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize, coordinate, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Relevant teaching experience in a community college setting.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success.
Support the college and departmental missions through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
Collaborate with the department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum.
Demonstrate technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
Work collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
Assist with implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the college's philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
Participate in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
Provide students with frequent, timely assessments and clear feedback about academic performance.
Document student progress and maintain records, including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
Develop methods to fairly and accurately assess student progress toward stated learning outcomes and objectives.
Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
Maintain records of operating procedures and, as needed, share position-specific knowledge and guide others on standard operations and established departmental procedures, including use of collegewide ERP and related system processes.
Provide service to the college by participating in events, committees, and other college activities.
Comply with college rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws and regulations governing public employees, including those concerning document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Protect the privacy, security, and confidentiality of records and sensitive information in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provide courteous, informed, accessible, and professional service.
Perform other duties as assigned.