Foundational Mathematics, Full-Time Faculty (4 Positions)

Community College of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Department of Foundational Mathematics invites applications for full-time, tenure-track faculty for the 2026-2027 academic year. This role offers the opportunity to teach, mentor, and support students while advancing the College's commitment to effective instruction and student success. The Department supports learners at both developmental and higher mathematics levels and seeks candidates qualified to teach developmental and college-level courses, including introductory statistics. We are committed to designing and delivering instruction that builds the foundational mathematics skills students need for success in future college-level courses and to meet the quantitative requirements of their degree or certificate programs. Real-world applications are essential to our teaching; faculty are expected to integrate them to make concepts concrete and strengthen understanding. We also strive to create supportive classrooms that uphold academic rigor while addressing the diverse needs and readiness levels of students in developmental mathematics. Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP's Strategic Plan affirms the College's long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals. Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mathematics Education; OR
• Master's degree in Education with at least 18 graduate credits in mathematics from a regionally accredited institution; OR
• Master's degree in Mathematics with a proven record of success in education and experience teaching foundational mathematics; OR
• Other Master's degree with a proven record of success in education and experience teaching foundational mathematics.
• Demonstrated ability to use evidence-based, student-centered teaching strategies for in-person and online learning required.
• Knowledge of, and ability to integrate current technological applications into mathematics instruction required.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Interdisciplinary perspective in teaching mathematics preferred.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations.
• Community college teaching experience.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Teach Foundational Mathematics and introductory statistics courses (e.g., FNMT 019, FNMT 118, FNMT 141, MATH 149).
• Instructional Integrity: Conduct exams; grade and maintain records in Canvas; submit required reports (attendance, grades) on time; and teach with integrity in alignment with departmental and College policies.
• Instructional Innovation & Technology: Use instructional technology and innovative, student-centered methods to enhance learning in both in-person and online formats (e.g., Canvas, ALEKS, Desmos, EdPuzzle).
• Curriculum & Program Development: Lead and contribute to departmental initiatives to improve student outcomes, including curriculum design, professional development, course coordination, and adjunct support.
• Collaboration & Problem Solving: Demonstrate lifelong learning and effective problem-solving; proactively address challenges and collaborate with colleagues to promote student and departmental success.
• Student Support & Technology Problem-Solving: Identify and address barriers to student success by helping students troubleshoot personal and course-related challenges including technology problems such as access to learning platforms, assignments, or assessments and connect them to college resources when additional support is needed.
• Student Success: Support achievement by strengthening math skills and professional habits (reliability, communication, teamwork) to prepare students for success in college and the workplace.
• Professional Growth & Leadership: Engage in continuous professional development through mentoring, staying current with developments in mathematics education, and serving the College community.
• Commitment to the College's Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
• External and Internal Community Relations: Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems.
• Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College's faculty, staff and students.
• Assessment: Full participation in the assessment of student learning and student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institution levels.
• Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.
• Leadership and Development: Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.

Benefits

• College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance
• Tuition remission (for classes at the college)
• Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years
• Spring Break: 1 week in March

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees