Adjunct - Mathematics Instructor

University of California; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California seeks a qualified instructor to teach College Algebra in a face-to-face setting at its Dowagiac and/or Niles campuses. The position requires daytime or evening availability, with no online courses offered at this time.

The candidate should have strong mathematics credentials and a track record of effective college-level teaching. Responsibilities include engaging students through varied instructional methods, providing timely feedback, and using Moodle to post

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field with substantial undergraduate coursework in mathematics.
• A minimum of two years of college-level mathematics teaching experience, or five or more years of high school mathematics teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach College Algebra in a face-to-face setting.
• Be available for daytime or evening classes at Dowagiac and/or Niles campuses.
• Provide timely feedback and grade assignments.
• Use Moodle for posting assignments, attendance, and grades.
• Promote active and collaborative learning and maintain good student relations.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Mathematics knowledge

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Mathematics Education/Applied Mathematics

Master's degree (preferred) in Mathematics/Mathematics Education

Job description

We are seeking a candidate available to teach College Algebra in a face-to-face setting. Current available courses require face-to-face daytime or evening availability at the Dowagiac and/or Niles campuses. We do not offer online courses at this time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field with substantial undergraduate coursework in mathematics.
• A minimum of two years of college-level mathematics teaching experience, or five or more years of high school mathematics teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field
• Bachelor’s candidates who are currently seeking a Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Applied Mathematics or a closely related field
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and evidence of effective teaching practices.

Other Information

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach effectively using a variety of instructional methods
• Be accessible to students
• Grade assignments and respond to student inquiries
• Provide timely feedback to students’ questions and concerns
• Use Moodle (our LMS platform) regularly for posting assignments, attendance, and grades
• Proficient with computer technologies, including Microsoft Office and email
• Familiar with rules, regulations, administrative practices, guidelines and policies of the College
• Provide the department with student performance data that is required for regular outcomes assessment
• Work comfortably with a diverse student population that includes dual-enrolled high school students, traditional college students, and nontraditional college students
• The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.

All applicants must demonstrate the ability to promote active and collaborative learning through a variety of teaching methods, as well as relate to students. Excellent organization and communication skills as well as the demonstrated use of instructional technology are required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Physical Requirements

• 1. The physical activity of this position.
  A. Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
  B. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  C. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
  D. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• 2. The physical requirements of this position.
  Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• 3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• 4. The conditions the employee will be subject to in this position. None. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Academic Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Portfolio
• Optional Documents