MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR

Southern Maine Community College • South Portland, ME

2d • $41,531 - $66,645 • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) seeks a full-time mathematics faculty member beginning August 2026. Duties include teaching 15 contact hours or the equivalent each semester; developing, modifying, and assessing curricula; continuously improving teaching methodology and student-centered learning; staying current in the field; advising and maintaining scheduled availability to students; participating with other faculty in developing and managing courses, curricula and academic policy; participating in department and college activities, including committee work, college activities, and college service; and other professional duties related to the position that contribute to the college. Appointments begin at the instructor level.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in mathematics or related field
• At least two years teaching experience at the college level
• Ability to engage and inspire students from diverse backgrounds
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues

Nice To Haves

• At least three years community college teaching experience
• Experience teaching courses in two or more of the following: quantitative reasoning, statistics, college algebra, technical mathematics, or differential equations
• Ability to relate mathematics to real-world concepts and career applications
• Evidence of using active learning practices

Responsibilities

• Teaching 15 contact hours or the equivalent each semester
• Developing, modifying, and assessing curricula
• Continuously improving teaching methodology and student-centered learning
• Staying current in the field
• Advising and maintaining scheduled availability to students
• Participating with other faculty in developing and managing courses, curricula and academic policy
• Participating in department and college activities, including committee work, college activities, and college service
• Other professional duties related to the position that contribute to the college

Benefits

• 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employees (spouse/dependent coverage also available)
• Vision insurance
• Choice between Maine Public Employees Retirement System or TIAA in lieu of social security
• Generous sick/personal time allowances
• Professional development
• Free tuition within the MCCS for employee, spouse and qualifying dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level