Professor, Mathematics

Tyler Junior College•TJC Central Campus, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Professors provide classroom instruction and college service and are responsible to department chairs and instructional deans. The Professor, Mathematics teaches in the modality selected by the College—face-to-face, hybrid, or online—and supports student, departmental, college, and community success. This role requires a commitment to academic excellence, integrity, scholarship, professional development, and student engagement. The position is on-site in Tyler, Texas, unless otherwise stated, and has an indoor classroom work environment. It is a security-sensitive position and candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Faculty members create a professional, equitable, respectful, and trusting learning environment; prepare and deliver instruction consistent with course objectives and expected rigor; assess student learning; maintain student records; participate in college service and community outreach; and comply with college policies, conduct standards, attendance requirements, and professional development expectations. The position involves contact with staff, students, and the general public, and requires sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and to people with disabilities.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Mathematics or Statistics.
Competencies in collaboration/teamwork, oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, leadership, multitasking, organization, problem-solving, time management, adaptability, and professionalism in an education setting.
Regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to perform the essential functions and duties of the position, including the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and of staff and students with disabilities.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, maintain current knowledge and experience in the teaching discipline, and create a classroom environment reflecting professionalism, equity, respect, and trust.
Adhere to college policies and Employee Standards of Conduct, complete required compliance trainings, and remain current on professional development hours.
Design classroom activities appropriate to course rigor, program expectations, and course objectives; use suitable instructional materials and interactive learning activities to engage students.
Align and sequence learning opportunities and assessments with course and program learning outcomes and student core competencies.
Integrate workplace professional skills into classroom activities and motivate students in an atmosphere conducive to learning.
Meet classes as scheduled, maximize class time, maintain required office hours, and follow attendance and office-hour requirements for online and hybrid classes.
Follow prescribed course syllabi and adopted textbooks, inform students of learning outcomes, procedures, and grading policies, and attend required department and school meetings.
Teach in the modality selected by the College and maintain accurate records; submit attendance and grade reports by published deadlines.
Model professional conduct and enforce student conduct policies.
Participate in required convocation activities and graduation events, maintain required memberships, licensures, or certifications, and undertake committee assignments and other college duties as requested.
Participate in TJC-sponsored events and activities beyond assigned classes and office hours as appropriate.
Network with community members and others to promote the TJC program and its students, and reflect the institution’s and community’s mission, vision, and values.
Support student and collegiate success through college committees and service as an advisor or mentor, and promote TJC through outreach and positive interaction with schools, businesses, and community organizations.