Instructor of Mathematics

Connecticut State Community College•Manchester, CT

11d•$65,708•Onsite

About The Position

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success. For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State Position Details Position Summary All Teaching Faculty members shall: Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources; and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair, or other administrator, the Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and delivering a range of courses within the assigned discipline. Courses may be offered in lecture, hybrid, and/or online formats, and teaching schedules may include both day and evening classes. Key responsibilities include: Teaching courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards Evaluating and assessing student learning outcomes Providing student support, mentoring, and academic advising Developing curriculum and periodically reviewing and updating instructional materials Assisting with program reviews and accreditation-related activities Planning and executing program-related events Attending workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field Additional responsibilities include: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies Service on assigned committees and task forces Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Mathematics or a related discipline e.g., Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Math Education.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching mathematics in a college setting, including but not limited to developmental mathematics, quantitative reasoning (math for liberal arts), algebra, statistics, and calculus in a college setting, with an emphasis on modeling, problem-solving, critical thinking.(24+ credits) and andragogy.
Experience using mathematical technology tools to support instruction and student engagement, including graphing calculators (TI-83 and above), and visualization and modeling tools (e.g., Desmos, GeoGebra, Excel).
Experience using learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, etc.) and online learning platforms (e.g., MyMathLab, ALEKS, WebAssign, MyOpenMath) to support student engagement.

Responsibilities

Teaching courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards
Evaluating and assessing student learning outcomes
Providing student support, mentoring, and academic advising
Developing curriculum and periodically reviewing and updating instructional materials
Assisting with program reviews and accreditation-related activities
Planning and executing program-related events
Attending workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field
Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
Service on assigned committees and task forces
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends