FT Math Instructor-9 Month

Cape Fear Community College; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Fear Community College invites applications for a Mathematics Instructor to deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. The role involves coordinating with the Mathematics department to align curricula with program needs, preparing materials, and assessing student performance across multiple modalities.

The position emphasizes on-campus teaching with potential for varied modalities and requires ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mathematics with at least 18 graduate hours.
• Prior college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of math courses offered in MAT department and Canvas LMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-campus, online, and blended math instruction across modalities.
• Prepare lesson plans, activities, and assessments to evaluate student performance.
• Advise students and participate in curriculum development and assessments.
• Maintain accurate attendance and grade records using college systems.
• Attend faculty meetings and participate in campus committees as required.

Skills

Cooperative work relationships

Curriculum alignment

Assessment design

Education

Master’s degree in Mathematics and 18 graduate hours

Tools

Canvas

Job description

DEFINITION:

Mathematics instructors must have a working knowledge and competence in the various areas of Mathematics. Instructors are expected to provide CFCC students with face-to-face, blended and/or online instruction through lecture, handouts, and various forms of media.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives direct supervision and/or technical direction from the Department Chair.
• Exercises no supervision

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTION STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential functions:

• Provide classroom and/or online instruction to students. These modalities include:
  1. Face to Face Traditional
  2. Hybrid
  3. Blended
  4. HyFlex
     • Instructional modalities are assigned by the college in alignment with student demand and program needs.
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom and/or online activities; develop, and prepare supplemental materials to enhance course readings and lessons
  1. online course may not use more than 1/3 of third-party platform content
• Develop and prepare appropriate methods of assessment (tests, papers, etc.) to evaluate student performance; grade and record individual scores
  1. online course may not use more than 1/3 of third-party platform content
• Ensure that all instruction given to students, including lectures, tests, demonstrations, online exercises, and service projects are consistent with disciplinary and Departmental standards
• Act as an academic advisor and counselor to students; provide tutoring to students outside of the classroom as needed
• Participate in curriculum development and evaluation
• Attend faculty meetings as required
• Maintain timely and accurate records of student attendance and performance using the College’s online systems
• Maintain other records and databases according to program needs or accreditation requirements
• Stay abreast of new developments and changes in the academic field, including awareness of the NCCCS student success rate average(s).
• Participate in staff/faculty development programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs on and/or off campus as appropriate
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area, Department, and the College
• Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and programs
  • Serve classroom assigned on any of CFCC’s campus locations: Downtown, North campus, Burgaw campus, Surf City Campus, or other satellite campus locations.

Other Important Functions:

• Record of Student Success Rates that are at, or above the NCCCS course average
• Timely grade and attendance reporting
• Maintain Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
• Classroom and online instructional techniques and procedures for all modalities.
• Fill in for other instructors as needed
• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons and revise and improve lesson format when necessary
• Evaluate various textbooks and select books to be used for future classes
• Assist in the recruitment of students from the community and area high schools
• Oversee and participate in the field studies and assignment; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate
• Participate in a variety of student related administrative activities including reviewing admission requirements, progress, and qualifications for graduation
• Demonstrate competence regarding the handling of hazardous materials, and hazardous wastes
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• This is a 30-hour per week ON CAMPUS commitment offering courses on varying modalities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must complete the college mentorship program in year one.
• No disciplinary actions on file
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the Math area.
• Principles and techniques involved in development and administration of appropriate assessments in Math.
• Current trends in Math.
• Workplace Safety
• Principles and procedures of academic record keeping
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Courses primarily taught are: all Math (MAT) courses

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  • Making observations
  • Reading and writing
  • Communicating with others
  • Operating assigned equipment and/or software
  • Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
  • Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Operating assigned equipment and/or software
  • Preparing and presenting instructional material
  • Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of:
  • Making sound decisions
  • Responding to questions
  • Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

• This position requires a Master’s degree earned from a regionally accredited college or university with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics (MAT).

Minimum Experience:

• There is a preference that an applicant have prior teaching experience as a Mathematics Instructor on the college level.
• Knowledge of and ability to teach one or more of the Mathematics courses offered in the Mathematics, Engineering and Economics Department

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills

• Prior experience in teaching at post-secondary level is preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to teach one or more of the Mathematics courses offered in the Mathematics, Engineering and Economics Department
• Familiarity with Canvas online learning software is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application.
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date.
• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
• To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.