Math Adjunct Instructor

Southern State Community College; Hillsboro (OH); Remote; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern State Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in Mathematics for the Online campus. The role is part-time and focuses on engaging students across a range of math courses, from basic math to statistics.

Responsibilities include planning and teaching courses, staying current with methods, posting office hours, assessing student performance, and timely communication of progress.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in applied math, math education, mathematics, or statistics.
• Preferred candidates will have at least one year of experience teaching college-level mathematics.
• Must pass required background checks per SSCC policy and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses which fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
• Remain current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
• Post office hours with the Onsite Faculty Administrative Support as necessary, based on students' needs.
• Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Comply with the policies, procedures, and standards found in the Southern State Community College Policy and Information Manual.
• Determine and submit students’ grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
• Attend one Adjunct Faculty Orientation and Development event per academic year.
• Become familiar with the College's 'Emergency Crisis Response Plan,' and follow the campus' protocol for drills and emergency situations.
• Support the mission of the program, division, and College.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as needed to meet workload demands.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Lesson planning

Teaching methods

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Applied Math / Math Education / Mathematics / Statistics

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Email

Internet

Web conferencing

Job description

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Adjunct Faculty for Mathematics

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Part-time

REPORTS TO

Dean of Student Affairs

DIVISION

Academic Affairs

CAMPUS

Online

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Engage students in the teaching/learning process for a variety of Mathematics courses (e.g. basic math, beginning algebra through post-calculus, and statistics).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. Reasonable accommodations are made as required for persons who are disabled under the Americans With Disabilities Act.

• Plan and teach courses which fulfill the current curriculum goals and objectives.
• Remain current with subject matter and instructional methodology.
• Post office hours with the Onsite Faculty Administrative Support as necessary, based on students' needs.
• Employ appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
• Communicate progress in the course to students in a timely manner.
• Comply with the policies, procedures, and standards found in the Southern State Community College Policy and Information Manual.
• Determine and submit students’ grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.
• Attend one Adjunct Faculty Orientation and Development event per academic year.
• Become familiar with the College's 'Emergency Crisis Response Plan,' and follow the campus' protocol for drills and emergency situations.
• Support the mission of the program, division, and College.
• Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and punctual attendance and works outside of normal schedule as needed to meet workload demands.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other related duties as required.

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION

None

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

Classroom Extron and mobile projection systems; computer; printer; copier; fax machine; telephone; other standard office equipment.

CONFIDENTIAL DATA

Non-public personnel records and issues; student and other information covered by FERPA guidelines and agreed to in the College's FERPA Confidentiality Agreement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Good classroom working conditions. The work requires the use of safe work practices with office, classroom and laboratory equipment, and observance of safety regulations.

USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands are typically used to perform this job’s essential duties and responsibilities. They are not qualification standards, rather they may be used to help the College, employee, or applicant identify where and how reasonable accommodations may be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties due to an ADA disability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly sits for extended periods of time and regularly stands and walks. The employee regularly exhibits manual dexterity when working on the computer, typing and performing other related tasks. The employee regularly reaches with hands and arms, stoops, kneels and crouches. The employee regularly talks and hears when teaching or working with students and the general public. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision, with the ability to adjust focus when typing or reading a computer screen. The employee occasionally lifts or exerts force on objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, Skill(s) and Ability to: effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations; proficient in word processing and presentation software, internet, and e-mail; demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students; effective verbal, written , and listening communication skills; effective problem solving skills; ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules; maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information; create and implement appropriate and educational lesson plans; apply generally accepted teaching methods to practical work situations; apply ethical standards to work situations; make work decisions in accordance with SSCC's values; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promote an harassment-free environment; embrace and support constructive change; develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, members of the learning community, and general public; contribute toward building a positive team working environment; treat others with respect as representative of SSCC.

QUALIFICATIONS

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: Master's Degree in Applied Math, Math Education, Mathematics or Statistics. Preferred candidates will have at least one year of experience teaching college level Mathematics courses.

Applicant must successfully pass required background checks in accordance with Southern State Community College's policies and procedures and applicable laws. Ability to document identity and employment eligibility as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

As needed.

The listing of duties and requirements listed in this description should in no manner imply that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by the employee who fills this position. Each employee is required to follow the directives, and to perform any duties required by the employee's supervisor or designee.