Professor, Mathematics

San Jacinto

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers, maintain current knowledge in their fields, use teaching methods appropriate for their students, and continue developing their knowledge and skills. They contribute to the community of scholars and represent San Jacinto College in the community, while demonstrating the College’s values. The role includes providing academic leadership and mentorship; designing and delivering engaging, rigorous coursework that fosters critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and practical application; creating an abstract learning environment; assessing student performance fairly and clearly; adapting teaching strategies to different learning needs; contributing to curriculum development; upholding academic standards; and inspiring students to achieve their potential as scholars and professionals. Faculty are assigned to teach through various delivery methods and modalities based on the teaching area and the needs of students and the College. Online faculty are expected to fulfill the College’s on-campus expectations, currently a physical presence of 24 hours per week. Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and abilities relative to the teaching area.
Ability to demonstrate College values.
Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics.

Responsibilities

Keep up with developments in the field of study.
Demonstrate high academic and professional standards.
Evaluate student work constructively and provide timely feedback.
Teach at times and locations that meet student needs.
Provide student access through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods, and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
Review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials.
Develop and use syllabi and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting in accordance with state, College, and departmental guidelines.
Maintain competence in the discipline and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
Plan, develop, and use effective teaching methods and materials that help students meet course objectives, accommodate varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage students in learning.
Review, evaluate, reflect on, and revise program curricula and teaching methods through self-evaluation.
Meet or exceed professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, business and industry requirements, and higher education requirements, as appropriate to the discipline.
Participate actively 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 College activities for students and student organizations to support retention.
Participate in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the College’s mission and values.
Participate in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards.
Participate in setting departmental goals, developing College budgets that support those goals, and planning to achieve them.
Promote and maintain departmental affiliation agreements and partnerships with other institutions.
Serve as an academic leader and mentor.
Design and deliver engaging, rigorous coursework; assess student performance fairly; adapt teaching strategies to learning needs; contribute to curriculum development; uphold academic standards; and support students’ academic and professional development.