Math Instructor (PT)

Solano Community College•Fairfield, CA

18h

About The Position

Solano Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time teaching assignments in the mathematics department. Assignments may be in any mathematics subject during any semester, including summer, and are filled on an as-needed basis through ongoing recruitment. Start months are August, January, and June. Courses may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekends, and the district may cancel classes or change instructors based on enrollment needs. The college anticipates multiple faculty hires and encourages applications from candidates experienced in teaching a variety of mathematics areas. Instructors qualified or interested in teaching online must attend a rigorous training course, design an ADA-approved course delivered through CANVAS, and obtain curriculum committee approval before the scheduling deadline for the semester. This process generally must be completed five to eight months before the semester begins. Paid office hours are available to adjunct faculty in fall and spring semesters for assignments of six units or more. The instructor teaches mathematics courses and carries out related instructional and administrative duties. The ideal candidate is broadly trained in mathematics, adept with instructional technology, familiar with transferable college-level curriculum, and committed to a campus community that promotes diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion. The successful candidate uses multiple teaching methods, encourages critical thinking and problem solving, supports students with diverse backgrounds and learning abilities, accommodates students with disabilities, and participates in professional growth activities.

Requirements

Master's degree in mathematics or applied mathematics; OR bachelor's degree in mathematics or applied mathematics and a master's degree in statistics, physics, or mathematics education; OR equivalent; OR a valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing service in the discipline.
All degrees must be from accredited institutions.
Candidates without the specified degree must request an equivalency review and submit conclusive supporting documents with the application. Equivalency is defined as possessing the general education and major coursework for the degree.
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to use multiple teaching methods, including critical-thinking and problem-solving strategies.
Sensitivity to students from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and ability to encourage students with variable learning abilities and accommodate students with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching multiple areas of mathematics.
Adeptness in the use of instructional technology.
Familiarity with college-level transferable curriculum.
Interest in joining a campus community that promotes diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion.
Approachable personality.
Participation in professional growth activities.
Ability or interest in teaching courses online, subject to the college's training and course approval requirements.

Responsibilities

Teach classes in the mathematics department.
Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations.
Create and follow a course syllabus and inform students about course requirements.
Prepare and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner.
Meet administrative timelines and submit required documents and reports.
Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records.
Assess student learning outcomes.
For online teaching assignments, complete the required training, design an ADA-approved CANVAS course, and obtain curriculum committee approval before applicable scheduling deadlines.