Math Instructor

Northwestern-Michigan-College; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, MI invites applications for a faculty position teaching mathematics from Pre-Algebra to Differential Equations. The instructor will develop and revise courses and materials and mentor adjunct faculty.

Duties may include on-campus, online, livestream, hybrid, and evening/weekend instruction, in support of the college mission. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in mathematics (or 18 graduate math credits), strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mathematics or 18 graduate credits in mathematics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and constituents of varying technical backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak and listen effectively.
• Experience using a graphing calculator or other math technology as a teaching tool.
• Evidence of successful teaching of Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom/lab instruction to students in various delivery formats (on-campus, online, livestream, hybrid, evenings/weekends).
• Develop and revise course materials and curricula.
• Mentor adjunct faculty and participate in faculty development.
• Maintain Moodle gradebook and online assessments; use distance-learning technologies.
• Participate in governance, meetings, and academic area activities.

Skills

Communication

Verbal communication

Teaching mathematics

Math technology

Education

Master's degree in mathematics

Tools

Graphing calculator

Job description

Summary

This faculty member is responsible for teaching mathematics courses from Pre-Algebra to Differential Equations. The instructor will develop and revise courses and course materials as needed. This individual will also assume responsibility for mentoring adjunct faculty. Experience in developing and teaching courses using alternative delivery formats is desirable. This faculty member is a member of the professional teaching staff that is responsible for effectively implementing the mission of NMC and the Science/Math academic area. Responsibilities may include teaching face-to-face on campus, days, nights, weekends, and/or online or Zoom instruction. All Faculty positions commensurate with degree and experience as outlined in the NMC Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum education of Master's degree in mathematics or coursework consistent with a graduate degree in mathematics (18 graduate credits in mathematics).
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and constituents of varying technical backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop rapport quickly, speak and listen effectively, and the ability to give succinct instructions.
• Experience using a graphing calculator or other math technology as a teaching tool.
• Evidence of successful teaching of Mathematics is required.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience in teaching developmental mathematics.
• Experience in the instruction of online courses using a Course Management System (CMS).
• Experience at the community college level as instructor and/or student.

Provide classroom/lab instruction to students and develop theory including but not limited to online, accelerated, livestream, hybrid and face-to-face formats

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Teaching Responsibilities

When teaching any classroom or lab courses, the instructor will meet the responsibilities of regular faculty in the areas of Curriculum, Teaching Effectiveness, Faculty Professional Development, Support of College, Community Initiatives, and Professional Qualities and Abilities.

• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations and other learning activities
• Uses current and emerging technologies in distance learning and in the classroom; conducts classroom research with classroom assessment techniques
• Listens to students and coaches them to actively participate in the learning process
• Uses a variety of assessments to promotes student demonstration of learning through exams, discussions, debates, presentations, simulations, and/or debriefings
• Provides a course syllabus to the students that includes the College Syllabus information outlined in Moodle
• Is accessible to students during formal office hours and other times as needed
• Maintains and regularly updates Moodle gradebook and/or other electronic grading systems

Faculty Professional Development

Continually engages in learning and scholarship in the area of specialization

Support of College, Community Initiatives

• Participates actively in the shared governance system
• Participates in academic area meetings and other scheduled area activities.
• Meets requirements for faculty evaluation and academic advising
• Serves on specific academic area and College wide committees
• Supports the academic area and college through other work normally expected of faculty members
• Is fully committed to the mission and values of Northwestern Michigan College

Instructor Professional Qualities and Abilities

• Successfully organizes, executes and follows up on projects; sets specific objectives and measures to achieve results

A list of Faculty General Responsibilities may be found in the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please refer to our website for more information.

Other duties may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPUTER Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual will have computer skills, including knowledge of and the ability to use the Internet, email, calendaring software and word processing software.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to students, top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, differentiation, integration, differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.