Learning Specialist - Mathematics

USI Department of History; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement plan with 11% contribution

Full tuition fee waiver for employees

Access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center

Job summary

USI Department of History is seeking a Learning Specialist - Mathematics to provide academic support for students and develop their success at developmental and introductory levels. The role requires excellent communication and teamwork skills, a Master's degree in Math or related area, and the ability to assist in various math tutoring roles.

This full-time position involves working closely with students, engaging in tutoring responsibilities, and collaborating with the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The position offers valuable benefits like medical insurance, tuition waivers, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Math or related area.
• Solid understanding of developmental educational theory, practices, and assessment.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support for students to develop math success.
• Assist in tutoring and monitoring the Mathematics lab.
• Provide tutor support for math placement testing.
• Develop and teach supplemental instruction sessions for math classes.
• Supervise and evaluate Math tutors.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of mathematical teaching

Understanding of developmental educational theory

Education

Master’s degree in Math or related area

Tools

Student information system (e.g. Banner)

Computers and office software

Job description

Title: Learning Specialist - Mathematics

Division: Provost's Office

Department: University Division

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $45,000

EEO Job Group: 2 C8

Position Summary

Provide academic support for students to develop math success at developmental and introductory levels. This position will start August 2026.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work closely with students to provide resources and tools which enable them to successfully complete their math courses.
• Assist the Department of Mathematical Sciences with tutoring and monitoring of the Mathematics lab.
• Provide tutor support for students who wish to take/repeat math placement test for higher placement score.
• Support teacher education students preparing for the math portion of the Praxis test and MATH 103 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I.
• Develop and teach supplemental instruction sessions for students in CORE 39 Math classes.
• Select, supervise, support and evaluate Math tutors.
• Conduct tutor-training each semester in accordance with the Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession (ACTP) guidelines.
• Teach two sections of developmental Math each fall and spring semester if need arises. Math courses consist of MATH 081 - Foundations for Quantitative Reasoning and MATH 085 - Foundations for College Algebra.
• Serve on the Placement Testing Committee.
• Serve as liaison between Academic Success Center and the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
• Maintain records, conduct program assessment, and administer tests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Master’s degree in Math or related area.
• Solid understanding of developmental educational theory, practices, and assessment.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Three years of related experience.
• Experience working with a student information system (Banner, etc.).

Functional Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position at a desk or workstation for extended periods for the majority of duties.
• Physical access to classrooms, other workstations, other departments and meeting rooms throughout campus as required for coordination, oversight, and meetings.
• Ability to use computers and computer systems (hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, retrieve and process information, and create documents.
• Ability to retrieve information from written documents and computer-generated reports.
• Effective problem solving and professional demeanor while meeting deadlines and achieving critical outcomes even under demanding conditions such as multiple priorities and short-notice deadlines.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 10-month schedule is 1 week prior to the Fall University Meeting (in August) to 1 week after the Spring Semester ends, plus 10 days of work each summer as assigned by the Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Excellence and Student Success. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Holiday pay.
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.