Instructor - Mathematics / Math Tutor

Monash University; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Medical insurance options

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

SOWELA in Lake Charles, LA, seeks a 9-month Unclassified Faculty member in Mathematics to deliver courses, develop objectives, and assess student learning. The role emphasizes collaboration with Academic Affairs, timely grading, and robust tutoring support for student success.

Required is a Master’s in Mathematics (or equivalent) with SACSCOC credentialing. The position involves maintaining records, using the LMS, and outreach to promote tutoring resources across campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mathematics or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics is required.
• SACSCOC credentialing guidelines must be met.

Responsibilities

• Develops course objectives and learning outcomes; ensures content is current.
• Keeps accurate classroom records.
• Supports department assessment initiatives.
• Uses the course management system and updates records.
• Delivers timely grading including midterms and final grades.
• Provides tutoring and professional academic support to promote student success.
• Maintains a professional learning environment and communicates schedule changes.
• Promotes tutoring services and engages with faculty and Student Services to increase participation.
• Manages student check-in/out and prepares end-of-semester reports.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Superior communication

Team player

Leadership skills

High energy

Education

Master’s degree in mathematics

18 graduate hours in mathematics

Tools

Course management system

Job description

Job no: 495693
Work type: Faculty Full-Time
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Categories: Academic Affairs, Student Affairs

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Arts & Sciences

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the approved curriculum. Develops clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes. Ensures the objectives and content of the courses taught are current.
• Keeps accurate classroom records.
• Supports department assessment initiatives.
• Uses and updates the required course management system.
• Meets deadlines and evaluates student work on time, including submitting Show/No Show reports, midterm grades, and final grades.
• Provides high-quality academic support by preparing for tutoring sessions, reviews course materials and tutoring goals, utilizes effective learning strategies, and encourages student independence, critical thinking, and academic success.
• Maintains a professional and supportive learning environment by being punctual, conducts sessions efficiently, treats students with respect, provides constructive feedback, and communicates concerns or scheduling changes to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Promotes tutoring services and student engagement by collaborating with Math faculty and Student Services staff to conduct classroom visits, participate in campus events, increase awareness of available resources, and encourage student participation in tutoring programs.
• Ensures program effectiveness and accurate records by managing student check-in/check-out procedures, safeguards student confidentiality, and prepares end-of-semester reports that assess tutoring participation and related student grade outcomes.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Required Education:

• Master’s degree in mathematics; or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in mathematics is required.
• Applicants must meet credentialing guidelines for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Required Experience:

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• All positions require superior communication skills, the ability to relate to students, other faculty, and college staff, and the ability to handle a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• The successful applicant will be a team player, have strong leadership skills, and possess a high-energy level and a positive attitude.
• The ability to assist students with college-readiness skills is desired.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Preferred Education:

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in post-secondary teaching is preferred.
• Experience in distance-learning is preferred.
• Experience in teaching hybrid and/or compressed video courses is desirable.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Benefits:As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,SOWELA has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Advertised: 24 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time

Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System