Adjunct Assistant/Associate/Professor (Open Rank): Math Mentor, USC Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization (MIAA)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); Presencial; USD 83.000 - 107.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

University of Southern California Rossier School of Education seeks a Math Mentor for the MIAA program to support teacher candidates and strengthen mathematics teaching across elementary and middle grades. This is a two-semester adjunct appointment with online collaboration.

The role engages with online platforms, provides guidance on assignments, analyzes student work, and partners with faculty to promote equitable instructional practices and program improvement.

Qualificações

• Five years full-time K-12 mathematics teaching in diverse settings.
• Strong math content knowledge and pedagogy across elementary/middle grades.
• Leadership experience in mathematics education.
• Experience mentoring teachers and supporting adult learners.
• California credential in foundational mathematics or single subject math with ELL.
• Familiar with Zoom and Learning Management Systems.
• Commitment to advancing educational equity in mathematics.

Responsabilidades

• Support candidates’ development in mathematics teaching across coursework.
• Guide analysis of student work, student thinking, and instructional decisions.
• Coordinate online mentoring via Zoom and LMS platforms.
• Collaborate with USC faculty and staff to improve the program.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates and partners.

Conhecimentos

Math pedagogy

Mathematics content

Mentoring teachers

Online platforms

Communication skills

Formação

CA Clear Credential in Math

Ferramentas

Zoom

Learning Management System

Descrição da vaga

The mission of the USC Rossier School of Education is to prepare leaders to achieve educational equity through practice, research and policy. We work to improve learning opportunities and outcomes in urban settings and to address disparities that affect historically marginalized groups. We teach our students to value and respect the cultural context of the communities in which they work and to interrogate the systems of power that shape policies and practices. Through innovative thinking and research, we strive to solve the most in-tractable educational problems.

Adjunct Faculty: USC reserves the "Adjunct Faculty" appointment for faculty teaching less than full-time at USC, who are employed full-time in a primary profession or career elsewhere. Adjunct faculty may teach one class each semester (summer, fall and spring).

The Math Mentor in the USC Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization (MIAA) program provides instructional and candidate support as a knowledgeable practitioner in mathematics teaching and learning. This is a two-semester appointment consisting of 16 weeks of work in each semester. The Math Mentor works closely with teacher candidates across MIAA coursework to support their development of mathematics content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, and equitable instructional practices. The selected mentor will engage with candidates through online platforms, including Zoom and the Learning Management System; provide guidance on assignments and fieldwork-related learning; and support candidates in analyzing student work, reflecting on instructional decisions, and connecting course concepts to classroom practice. The Math Mentor will maintain regular communication with candidates and collaborate with faculty and program staff to promote candidate success and continuous program improvement.

Required Qualifications Candidates must have:

• A minimum of five years of successful full-time K-12 mathematics teaching experience in diverse school settings.
• A strong background in mathematics content and mathematics pedagogy across elementary and middle school grades, including number concepts, algebraic reasoning, rational-number and proportional reasoning, geometric reasoning, and probability, data analysis, and statistics.
• Demonstrated mathematics leadership experience in a school or district setting, such as service as a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA), instructional coach, mathematics specialist, teacher leader, department chair, curriculum lead, program lead, or administrator.
• Experience mentoring teachers, supporting adult learners, coaching educators, facilitating professional learning, supervising fieldwork, and/or supporting teacher candidates in mathematics teaching and learning.
• A California Clear Credential in Foundational Mathematics or Single Subject Mathematics with English Learner Authorization, or an equivalent credential.
• Current knowledge of California's adopted P-12 mathematics content standards, frameworks, and accountability systems.
• Demonstrated skill in supporting candidates' analysis of student work and student thinking; planning of responsive and equitable mathematics instruction; and reflection on instructional decisions.
• Experience using online learning platforms, including Zoom and a Learning Management System.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse candidates, school communities, faculty, and program partners.
• A demonstrated commitment to advancing educational equity in mathematics teaching and learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned terminal degree, such as a PhD or EdD, in education, mathematics education, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field.

Salary range is $4800 to $6200 for 80 hours over 16 weeks.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.