Assistant Professor, Mathematics (Tenure- Track)

Contra Costa Community College District; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STRS

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Flexible spending

Life and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

403b/457

Sabbatical Leave

Job summary

Los Medanos College’s Math Department invites applications for a full-time faculty position in mathematics. The department seeks instructors who can deliver transfer- and STEM-level math, work toward equitable outcomes, and participate in ongoing curriculum and program improvement.

Instructors may teach in-person, online, or hybrid formats and contribute to department governance and student success initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in statistics, physics or mathematics education OR the equivalent.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Responsibilities

• In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college.
• Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online.
• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs.
• Collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review.

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Los Medanos College’s Math Department has 11 full-time faculty members and is excited for a new member. With the advent of AB705/1705 the number of students enrolling in first-level transfer courses has increased. The Math department seeks faculty who are familiar with instructional techniques, institutional resources, and can direct students to the appropriate resources to support the diverse first-level transfer students. Recently, the LMC Math department has been remodeling the coursework pathways and designing new courses such as Quantitative Reasoning and even Calculus Support. This position can teach a wide variety of courses in the Math department, including transfer-level coursework and major/STEM level coursework. Other department duties will involve working with teams in meeting their goals of strategically remodeling and design to increase the quality of teaching and learning and equitable outcomes for all students taking math at LMC. Our department is committed to increasing the success and retention rates in math classes for Black students at LMC. We are also improving our curriculum to be more culturally responsive. We are looking for instructors who share a strong commitment to pedagogies that close equity gaps.

Recruitment Timeline:

1) Initial review of applications will occur [December 2026].

2) Selected applicants will be contacted in [January 2027] to schedule an interview. Interviews will take place in-person in [February 2027].

3) Final interviews will be held [February/March 2027]. Applicants will be responsible for travel expenses. The college nor the District reimburses for travel expenses.

No candidate for a full-time position shall be recommended as a finalist to the President without meeting the minimum qualifications or having been verified as meeting the equivalency.

Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online.

1. advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
2. participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
13. participating in College’s shared governance processes.

Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in statistics, physics or mathematics education OR the equivalent. If you do not possess the listed degree, you can apply for an equivalency. You can upload a master’s degree equivalency form in the attachment section of the application to explain how you possess the equivalent background.

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Desirable Qualifications

• #1: Ability and willingness to support students in various mathematics courses including courses with support, i.e., Statistics with support, Precalculus with Support, and Applied Calculus with support, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, and/or Discrete Mathematics. Furthermore, willingness to provide adequate support to students in order to promote success and retention.
• #2: Ability to facilitate effective mathematical learning in the classroom of various teaching modalities (online synchronous, online asynchronous, face-to-face, or hybrid). Several strategies may include experience in utilizing innovative class discussions, facilitating student collaboration /group work, tutoring, discovery learning, and designing lab activities/ just-in-time support.
• #3: Ability and willingness to integrate new and existing technology and Software/ Tools into the curriculum. These include Desmos or any calculator suite, Statcrunch, R, Geogebra, OER , etc.
• #4: Demonstrate experience and/or willingness to participate as a team member or leader in committees. Some examples are as follows: Math Path To Transfer, Math Teaching Communities, and Various Math Cohorts (Puente, UMOJA , Honors, etc.).
• #5: Have sensitivity and understanding of diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities.

Job Open Date: 10/06/2026

Job Close Date: 11/13/2026

Open Until Filled No

Employment Begins: Fall 2027

# of Months 12

Employee Benefits

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include: Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
• Sabbatical Leave

Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

1. The applications, cover letters, answers to required supplemental questions, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.
2. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Selected interviewees may be invited to present an entire lecture in front of a class. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee.
3. Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited at their own expense to the campus for an interview with the college president and vice president of instruction.
4. After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.
5. Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement

In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date.

Request For Reasonable Accommodation

Medical Verification

Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to [e-mail]

It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Supplemental Questions

• * Tell us how you meet the minimum job qualification: Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in statistics, physics or mathematics education OR the equivalent. (Note: If you do not possess the required degree, you can fill out the master's equivalency form to explain how you think you possess the background to perform this position. You can upload the form in the attachment section of the online application.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Since Assembly Bill 705 and 1705, the California Community Colleges now allow students to enroll in transfer-level math courses (Statistics, Applied Calculus, and STEM-based Calculus) toward their major with the option of enrolling in a co-requisite support course geared toward remediation and just-in-time support of pre-requisite material. Discuss how you would structure the parent transfer-level course and the co-requisite support course to promote successful completion.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Los Medanos College has been designated both a Hispanic-Serving and a Black-Serving Institution which shows the College’s dedication to fostering a culture of equity, inclusivity, and anti-racism in our teaching practices inside the classroom. Please share an example of a teaching practice you have/are willing to employ in your classroom that best reflects your commitment to promoting equity and anti-racism.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Although the Math Department at Los Medanos College continues to offer in-person classes, they also provide a substantial collection of hybrid and online courses which provide all or part of the instruction of course material in an online format. As an instructor, can you provide examples in your teaching practice that fosters meaningful and regular engagement between instructor and students to promote course success.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * At Los Medanos College, we believe that educators play a crucial role when it comes to engaging in and contributing to the local community. Involvement within the local community can bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world, foster relationships which increase student learning and retention, and enhance a sense of belonging between students, faculty, and the local community. Please describe how you have contributed to building connections, a sense of belonging, or student engagement within an educational or community setting. Your examples may come from your teaching, work with students, collaboration with colleagues, outreach, volunteer work, or other experiences. How would you bring these experiences to Los Medanos College and contribute to the college community if hired?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Application for Equivalency
• Foreign Degree Evaluation Form (NACES Approved Agency)
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Unofficial Transcript 4

Contra Costa Community College District
District Office
500 Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553

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