Instructor - Mathematics

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Bloomington, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mathematics Department at Normandale Community College is committed to providing a solid foundation in mathematics to students of all backgrounds. We believe in supporting a quality education experience that provides learning opportunities for our diverse student body. Our curriculum offers courses that prepare students for completion of the Mathematics Transfer Pathway degree, other degree programs, and for transfer. We value a diversity of approaches and backgrounds in our faculty members. The Mathematics Department encourages a participatory and democratic faculty culture and affirms the engaged role our faculty have played in service to the college. Normandale Community College is striving to achieve racial equity in educational outcomes. Those hired into these positions will be expected to advance this goal through culturally responsive teaching, identifying barriers to success for students of color, and proposing effective solutions to eliminate those barriers.

Requirements

Master's degree with a major in mathematics OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in mathematics.
Address experience working with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds as part of their cover letter.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. degree in Mathematics
Experience serving diverse and underserved populations
Experience teaching in a community college setting
Experience as primary instructor teaching college mathematics
Experience teaching non-majors Statistics, College Algebra, Liberal Arts Math, Math for Elementary Education courses
Experience teaching core lower-division STEM mathematics courses: Calculus I - III; differential equations; linear algebra
Experience using Open Educational Resources (OERs)
Experience in online learning and in course delivery using web-based course management systems such as D2L
Experience in innovative teaching and learning approaches
Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes
Experience participating in program review, assessment, or continuous improvement processes.
Experience providing specific strategies to create a sense of belonging within the classroom
Experience teaching courses with innovative teaching practices to support the success and retention of underrepresented students, including students of color, first-generation students, and Pell eligible students
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Demonstrated commitment to participating in campus activities and professional development

Responsibilities

Teach in an inclusive, student-ready, and culturally responsive manner to meet the needs of our diverse student body.
Teach a broad spectrum of Mathematics courses, in day, evening, and alternate schedule formats utilizing online, face to face, and hybrid delivery formats.
Work as a team member in maintaining a student-ready learning environment that meets the educational needs of a diverse student body.
Contribute to department, division, and college goals, which provide the basis for program planning, implementation, evaluation, and support.
Engage in scholarly activities consistent with the college’s goals
Be committed to the success and retention of underrepresented students
Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessment of student learning outcomes.
Participate in the development and improvement of curricula and courses.
Participate in faculty and department meetings and College-wide committees.

Benefits

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Generous vacation and sick leave
11 paid holidays each year
Employer-paid life insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tax-deferred compensation
Tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents, once qualifying criteria are met.
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave