Assistant Professor, Mathematics (Tenure- Track)
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Job summary
Contra Costa Community College District's Los Medanos College seeks a full-time Mathematics instructor to teach a wide range of transfer and STEM-level courses. The department emphasizes equity, culturally responsive practices, and ongoing curriculum remodeling to support diverse first-level transfer students.
Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions ranges from $68,136 to $119,640 per year, with potential to $132k.
Qualifications
- Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics; OR Bachelor’s in mathematics or applied mathematics with Master’s in statistics/physics/math education; or equivalent.
- If degree not possessed, apply for an equivalency.
- Master’s degree equivalency form can be uploaded in the attachment section of the application to explain the background.
Responsibilities
- Advance equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
- Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs; develop and implement SLO assessment processes.
- Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review.
- Engage in department program improvement initiatives; participate in committees.
- Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter and effective teaching/learning strategies.
- Inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
- Post and maintain office hours in accordance with policy.
- Participate in the college’s shared governance processes.
Education
Job description
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.
If you do not possess the exact degree listed in the minimum qualification section, you must fill out a Master’s degree equivalency form and upload in the attachment section of the online employment application to be considered.
Position Title
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
If you do not possess the exact degree listed in the minimum qualification section, you must fill out a Master’s degree equivalency form and upload in the attachment section of the online employment application to be considered.
Description of Position
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 Type
Recruitment Type Faculty
Posting Number
Posting Number F01362
# of Openings
# of Openings 1
Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $119,640 per year (Up to $132k).
EEO Job Category
EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group
Employee Group Full-Time Faculty
Department
Department L5009-Mathematics
Discipline
Discipline Mathematics
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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;
- engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
- participating in department, division, and college committees;
- participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
- maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
- maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
- informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
- preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
- maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
- posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
- 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.
Desirable Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.).
- 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:
Job Open Date: 10/06/2026
Job Close Date:
Job Close Date: 11/13/2026
Open Until Filled No
Employment Begins:
Employment Begins: Fall 2027
# of Months
# 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.
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 slever@4cd.edu
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.
- * 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)
- Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- 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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