Instructor of Mathematics

Connecticut State Community College • Bridgeport, CT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Under the direction of the Dean, Chair of the department or other administrator, this Instructor is expected to teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and will be responsible for teaching a range of courses in the discipline area of study. Additional duties may include evaluating and assessing student learning; providing student support and academic advising; planning and executing program-related events; assisting with program reviews; developing curriculum and periodically evaluating teaching materials; and attending workshops and or conferences to maintain currency in profession and field. The teaching schedule may include both day and evening classes. Course delivery systems may be lecture, hybrid, and/or online. In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; service on assigned committees and task forces; and attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events. This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mathematics or a related discipline e.g., Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Math Education.
• Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).

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

• 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
• Teach thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and will be responsible for teaching a range of courses in the discipline area of study
• Evaluate and assess student learning
• Provide student support and academic advising
• Plan and execute program-related events
• Assist with program reviews
• Develop curriculum and periodically evaluating teaching materials
• Attend workshops and or conferences to maintain currency in profession and 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

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees