Full-time Mathematics Instructor - Payson Campus
About The Position
Gila Community College is hiring a full-time Mathematics Instructor at its Payson Campus. The instructor teaches developmental and college-level mathematics courses to Dual Enrollment and traditional College students, using in-person, web-based, or hybrid instruction as appropriate. Faculty are expected to teach at least 15 adjusted load hours per semester (30 per year), with overload assignments possible, and to contribute to course and curriculum development, assessment, student support, and College activities. The role includes maintaining at least five approved office hours per week during each semester, completing and posting an approved schedule of instructional and instructional-related activities, and maintaining accurate attendance, participation, and grade records. Faculty work a flexible or non-traditional schedule as needed; full-time employees are expected by College leadership to work at least 40 hours per week. Faculty may use a hybrid work environment, with at least 60% of instructional and instructional-related responsibilities performed on campus. The position is performed in an office environment using standard and specialized technologies and equipment. A Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and successful background screening are required. Salary placement on the Faculty Salary Schedule is based on education and experience and guided by policy. Arizona State Retirement System membership is eligible, and the College offers a generous benefits package including a flexible benefit insurance program.
Requirements
- A combination of education, training, and experience meeting credentialing guidelines for the instructional area, including a Master’s Degree in Mathematics or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics.
- Teaching experience in Mathematics.
- Ability to pass a background screening process and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Ability to relate effectively with students from varied ethnic backgrounds, learning orientations, and levels of preparation.
- Willingness and ability to teach early morning, late afternoon, evening, and summer courses if necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Four or more years of full-time teaching experience in an educational setting.
- Ability to use technologies, programs, and instructional methods effectively to support quality instruction and student success.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy and goals.
- Innovative teaching experience.
- Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and program reviews.
- Recent participation in professional development activities.
- Experience conducting community outreach projects.
Responsibilities
- Teach developmental and college-level mathematics courses to Dual Enrollment and traditional College students.
- Teach a minimum of 15 adjusted load hours per semester and 30 per year; teach assigned overload hours as applicable.
- Develop, review, and update courses and curriculum collaboratively with faculty and academic administration.
- Develop and update standardized syllabi for student guidance.
- Develop and administer measures of student learning outcomes at course and program levels, and update teaching methods based on assessment results as needed.
- Maintain at least five approved office hours per week per semester at times beneficial for student engagement.
- Prepare and submit a weekly schedule of instructional and instructional-related activities for review and approval, and post it once approved.
- Post a final exam schedule that includes at least five office hours over three days during finals week.
- Serve on College committees and/or sponsor clubs or other student organizations as assigned or voluntarily.
- Verify attendance and participation and submit complete and accurate rolls and grades by deadlines.
- Attend commencement, participate in Fall and Spring convocation and planning activities, and contribute to committee service, continuing education, in-service training, continuous improvement, and accreditation activities as necessary.
- Provide instruction through appropriate in-person, web-based, or hybrid methods and communicate subject matter effectively to accommodate different learning styles.
- Maintain effective records and provide timely, correct information to students.
- Assist with ancillary educational programs and services as needed.
- Follow the instructional duty calendar of CVIT or NAVIT when teaching dual-enrollment classes at participating high schools.
- Fulfill other appropriate assignments and similar duties as directed by the College President or designated personnel.
Benefits
- Arizona State Retirement System membership eligibility.
- Generous benefits package, including a flexible benefit insurance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
