Full-Time Math Instructor

Iowa Western Community College Inc; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Western Community College (IWCC) invites applications for a Math instructor responsible for delivering courses, developing curricula, advising students, and supporting program assessment. The role includes teaching both classroom and lab sessions, collaborating with faculty, and contributing to budget and curriculum development.

The position requires a Master’s degree and discipline-specific graduate credits, with expectations to maintain professional growth and alignment with college

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required for arts and sciences teaching.
• CTE teaching requires specified degrees or credits as described in the ad.
• Candidates must be able to maintain confidentiality and handle FERPA/Title IX considerations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all levels of Math courses, including classroom and lab sessions.
• Prepare for each class and meet college schedules.
• Post syllabi, track attendance, and maintain gradebooks in the LMS.
• Review adjunct credentials and support program assessment and GELOs.
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

English fluency

Customer service

Education

Master’s degree

12 graduate credit hours in the discipline

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in the discipline (CTE)

18 undergraduate credit hours in the discipline (CTE)

Special training and 6000 hours of relevant work experience (CTE)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This position will be responsible for delivering all levels of the Math courses. Duties include, but are not limited to, teaching classroom and laboratory sessions, curriculum development/restructuring, committee assignments, student academic advising, student recruitment, assessment of student learning, responsibility for equipment, materials, and supplies, review of adjunct faculty applications and credentials, and budget management.

• Demonstrates IWCC’s core mission, vision, and values
• Follow the class schedule for each course section assigned to you by the Academic Dean
• Prepare for each class session

• Meet minimum expectations for use of the College Learning Management System (post the syllabus to the course page by college deadlines, record student attendance, and maintain an accurate and current gradebook for all graded course activities), and for reports (roster verification, 5th week and 10th week progress reports, final grades, and course assessments)
• Expected to comply with all IWCC policies and procedures, as well as follow all directions given to you by academic dean
• Promote, develop, and deliver quality education programs with the intent to retain students to graduation
• Develop and revise course and program curricula
• Assess student learning outcomes in courses each term
• Collaborate with the department to analyze assessment of student learning data and develop course and program improvement plans
• Contribute to the annual evaluation and revision of General Education Learning Outcomes (GELOs)
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings
• Organize and teach labs as assigned by the academic dean
• Complete instructor training online
• Complete one approved professional development activity each year
• Initiate and pursue a professional growth plan to maintain competency and knowledge of current research, practice trends in the field
• Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor and attitude with all members of the college and community, contributing to a productive and growth-oriented work environment
• Undertake and timely complete additional duties as assigned, e.g., development of class schedules, budget development, course and program evaluations, committee assignments, reports, equipment needs and evaluations
• Promote, model, and enforce academic integrity
• Make yourself available to answer student questions outside of class time (student conferences can be held on campus in a designated student conferencing space or via phone, web conferencing, or email)
• Help students achieve their educational and career goals
• Refer students to college resources
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and Title IX regulations
• Implement accommodations for ADA compliance
• Other duties as assigned which may include:

• Review faculty credentials in consultation with the Academic Dean
• Review student transcripts upon request
• Assist with instructor orientations
• Assist the College with NACEP accreditation standards

• Actively participate in college life and activities, such as college committees and student organizations

• To teach arts and science courses:
  • Master’s degree is required
  • At least 12 graduate credit hours in the discipline
• To teach career and technical education (CTE) courses:
  • Depending upon discipline one of the following requirements must be met
    • Bachelor’s or graduate degree in the discipline
    • At least 18 undergraduate credit hours in the discipline
    • Associate degree in the discipline if considered terminal and 3000 hours of recent and relevant work experience
    • Special training and 6000 hours of relevant tested work experience
  • Some disciplines require additional licensure or certification

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front-line to administration
• Strong computational ability to include mathematic calculations and analyzing statistical data
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error-free final products, and to manage time and output
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

• Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people
• Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer oriented team
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Positive attitude
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
• Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record

• The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• Ability to lift up to 10lbs
• Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle.

Cognitive Requirements: (as presently performed to accomplish essential functions)

• Reading, Writing, Calculating
• Social Interaction Skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Works with Minimal Supervision