Adjunct Professor of Mathematics

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 841,024 - 1,197,823; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Oklahoma is seeking an Adjunct Professor of Mathematics. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Mathematics. Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction, supporting student learning, and participating in department activities. This role requires positive communication skills and the ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learning styles. Courses include Functions, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Statistics. This is an adjunct faculty position with flexible hours based on class assignments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mathematics or related field is mandatory.
• Demonstrated teaching skills to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in Mathematics courses.
• Support student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Participate in departmental meetings and assessments.

Skills

Positive human relations and communication skills

Basic computer skills

Flexible teaching style

Organizational skills

Ability to support student success

Ability to work independently

Education

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

MineOnline

Moodle

Job description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring a minimum of a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics or related field.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at [phone], Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Position Information

Posting Number: Adjunct_0401900

Classification Title: Adjunct Professor

Working Title: Adjunct Professor of Mathematics

Datatel Position ID: SEMA6ADJMATH1A

Annual Hours: As needed or assigned.

Placement Range: $740 per Credit Hour

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty

General Description: An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

Reporting: Department Chair of Mathematics

Reports to: None

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics or related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as MineOnline and Moodle).
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
• Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts.
• Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.
• Must be punctual.
• Must be reliable.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light work – may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move objects.
• PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position; communicate with students, faculty, and staff; operate a computer, office equipment, and mobile devices; may require driving to off‑campus sites and local high schools for concurrent enrollment sections.
• VISUAL ACUITY: Judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work; make general observations.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Essential functions performed in an indoor classroom or office setting.

Preferred Qualifications: None.

Work Hours: Day, evening, or weekend. Locations: OCCC campus, concurrent sites, and/or online as required by section assignment.

Department: Division of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Job Open Date: 07/12/2023

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled No

HR Contact: Beth Holmes

Job Duties

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/director agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.
• Attend department, division, and College meetings as required.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
• Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.
• Support the College’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.

Course(s) this position may teach include:

• Functions and Modeling
• Trigonometry
• Geometry and Measurement (for Pre‑Service PreK‑8 Teachers)
• Mathematical Systems (for Pre‑Service PreK‑8 Teachers)
• Precalculus and Analytic Geometry
• Contemporary Mathematics
• Calculus I for Business, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences
• Calculus II for Business, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences
• Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
• Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
• Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
• Introduction to Statistics
• Differential Equations

Safety and Policy & Procedures

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures. Contribute to a safe educational & working environment. Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others. Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices. Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter‑in‑place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a Master's degree in mathematics or associated field with at least 18 hours of graduate credit in mathematics? (Applicant is to attach transcript conferring degree and credit coursework.)
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is your teaching schedule availability?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you attached all required documents?
  • Yes
  • No