Math Instructor

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Monroe, LA

21h • $50,000 - $53,000

About The Position

Louisiana Delta Community College is hiring a Math Instructor in Academic Affairs, Math & Sciences. This is an unclassified, nine-month faculty appointment. The instructor teaches a base load of 15 academic credit hours during the spring and fall semesters. Classes may be scheduled during the day, afternoon, evening, or on weekends, and may be taught at various hours and locations.

The role also includes curriculum development, student assessment and advisement, academic planning, student recruitment and retention, committee participation, professional development, and service to the college and community. The instructor is expected to support continuous improvement, accreditation standards, departmental goals, and the college’s mission and values. A passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in mathematics or a related field from a regionally accredited institution, with 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Ability to use varied teaching techniques and instructional methods to accommodate different learning styles.
• Experience in computer-assisted instruction.
• Ability to design, develop, and evaluate mathematics instructional programs and curricula.
• Ability to provide good customer service, multitask, and work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with faculty and staff.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations.
• Service-oriented approach, commitment to excellence, and professionalism.
• Commitment to the philosophy and mission of Louisiana Delta Community College and sensitivity to the needs of students, faculty, and staff from varied backgrounds.
• Passing pre-employment criminal background screen.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of successful college-level teaching experience.
• Knowledge of BANNER and CANVAS.

Responsibilities

• Teach a base load of 15 academic credit hours during the spring and fall semesters.
• Plan, develop, and use effective teaching methods and materials suited to course objectives and students with diverse educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Maintain regular office hours, grade records, and course assessment data.
• Respond to requests for information in a timely manner and attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• Design and develop curriculum within state guidelines.
• Assist with assessing and placing students in appropriate classes.
• Participate in student recruitment, placement, and advisement, and serve on college committees.
• Facilitate data collection and analysis for academic planning, instructional program evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Identify student learning outcomes; develop assessment processes and tools; use assessment results to modify instruction and materials with colleagues; and use technology to expand instruction into the virtual online classroom.
• Maintain and improve disciplinary and teaching-method competence through professional development.
• Review, evaluate, reflect on, and revise curricula and teaching methods.
• Participate in college meetings, committees, task forces, and councils.
• Participate in college-related activities such as registration, community education, student recruitment and retention, and faculty selection.
• Participate in student and student-organization activities that support retention.
• Abide by LDCC Standards of Practice and foster mutual respect among faculty and students.
• Participate in business and community activities that promote goodwill and the college’s mission and values.
• Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
• Participate in setting departmental goals, developing supporting budgets, and planning to achieve those goals.
• Promote and maintain departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits.
• Multiple medical insurance options.
• Supplemental insurance options, including dental, term life, disability, accident, and vision insurance.
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan for eligible child care and medical expenses.
• 14 holidays per year, typically including a longer break at Christmas.
• Generous sick leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time