Instructor - Mathematics (Part-Time)

Mount Hood Community College; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hood Community College invites applications for a Mathematics Instructor. The position emphasizes providing quality instruction across classroom and online formats, while fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching practices.

The instructor will manage course objectives, schedule classes and exams, and engage with students through office hours or virtual sessions. The role requires a Master’s degree in Mathematics (or equivalent with 24 graduate credits) and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mathematics or equivalent with 24 graduate math hours.
• Experience integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in mathematics in classroom or online settings.
• Creates an inclusive learning environment for diverse student backgrounds.
• Convenes classes and examinations on schedule.
• Provides opportunities for student interactions through office hours or virtual meetings.
• Adheres to college policies and evaluation practices.
• Structures curriculum to meet program objectives and maintains currency.
• Utilizes instructional materials and technology.
• Participates in educational assessment as directed by department.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree in mathematics or 24 graduate credits in mathematics

Job description

For best consideration, please submit application materials by November 15, 2026.

Job Summary

Provides quality instruction that will contribute to the learning experiences necessary for each student to meet the objectives of the course and to be successful in both their education and career development experiences. Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching practices and service activities. Instructs courses online as needed.

Essential Duties

1. Instructs students in a classroom, online, learning center, or other setting as appropriate. Teaches courses with a primary focus on mathematics.
2. Creates a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
3. Convenes classes, and examinations on time and as scheduled.
4. Provides opportunities for course-related student interactions before or after class, virtually, in person, or through office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
5. Adheres to all College policies, practices, and timelines related to evaluation and grading.
6. Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students in each course. Maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency.
7. Prepares, distributes, and utilizes instructional support materials as appropriate;
8. Incorporates the latest classroom technology, when available and appropriate, into instructional activities.
9. Participates in and collects data for educational assessment as directed by the department, division, and College.
10. Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices. Provides for the safety of student and staff and the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate. Reports any equipment or infrastructure maintenance needs.
11. Understands and abides by College policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required or directed.
12. Utilizes technology as required and appropriate to perform office, service, and instructional functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in mathematics OR Master's degree and 24 graduate credit hours in mathematics

• Experience integrating principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching practices and service activities

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience, preferable at a community college
• Experience incorporating cultural literacy principles into instruction
• Experience utilizing OER materials in class.

Working Conditions

This is an on-site position.Work is typically performed in a normal office environment and classroom setting.

Salary Placement

Initial salary placement for Instructional Load Credit (ILC) Instructors will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

Initial salary placement for all other newly hired instructors will be at Level 1.

Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.