Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Pierpont Community & Technical College•Fairmont, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pierpont Community and Technical College is hiring a full-time mathematics faculty member. Faculty members serve as teachers, mentors, advisors, colleagues, and scholars. In addition to classroom instruction, the role contributes to the college community through student support, scholarly and professional development activities, committee participation, and academic and administrative work. The faculty member teaches mathematics courses as assigned and performs other responsibilities assigned by the Dean of General Education and Professional Studies.

Requirements

Thorough and accurate knowledge of mathematics, including the ability to evaluate and apply content.
Commitment to professional development and keeping current in the discipline.
Ability to obtain and maintain faculty credentials required by the college's accrediting agencies.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact appropriately with students, peers, colleagues, administrators, and the public.
Master's degree from an accredited institution in mathematics, mathematics education, or a similar degree.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of post-secondary teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver course content in accordance with the curriculum.
Teach mathematics courses as assigned.
Plan and conduct lectures, discussions, and laboratory sessions.
Assess student performance through assignments, exams, and projects, and provide constructive feedback.
Advise students on academic and career-related matters.
Mentor students in research projects, internships, and other academic pursuits.
Engage in scholarly activities, research, and professional development.
Participate in departmental and institutional committees and contribute to the college's academic and administrative functions.
Stay current with educational trends and methodologies and attend workshops, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.
Collaborate with local community organizations and industry partners.
Engage in student activities and extracurricular activities, participate in outreach, and contribute to community development.
Use technology, innovative teaching methods, and online resources and tools where applicable.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies.
Participate in assessment and evaluation processes to enhance program effectiveness.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Dean of General Education and Professional Studies.