Mathematics Instructor (Limited Duration)

IMDiversity; Missouri; On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College in Blue River, MO, is seeking a Mathematics Instructor (Limited Duration) for the 2026-2027 academic year. This full-time faculty role involves teaching all levels of mathematics with a focus on quality instruction and student learning outcomes.

The final offer will reflect credentials and experience. MCC does not sponsor employment visas. Position is at MCC-Blue River campus (Independence, MO).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mathematics or related field with relevant coursework.
• Master's degree in any field with at least 18 GCH in combination of the qualifying fields (Math, Stats).
• Statistics as a key quantitative subject.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction across all levels of Mathematics using approved curriculum.
• Assess student learning through ongoing and official assessments.
• Create an inclusive learning environment and ensure accessibility.
• Promote continual improvement in teaching and learning.
• Engage students with active learning and problem-based activities.
• Provide guidance to help students develop academic habits for college success.
• Pursue professional development and stay current in the field.
• Participate in department, campus, and community service activities.
• Perform additional duties to support high-quality learning experiences.

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics

Master's degree in any field with at least 18 GCH in combination of qualifying fields

Statistics

Job description

Mathematics Instructor (Limited Duration)
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City in Blue River, MO

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $56,896 - $81,077 per year

Category: Mathematics

Salary: $56,896.00 - $81,077.00 Annually

Location: Blue River, MO

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Job Number: 2026-00024

Organization: BR Mathematics

FLSA: Exempt

About MCC

Metropolitan Community College is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs.

Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: MCC-Blue River, located in Independence, Missouri; MCC-Longview located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, MCC-Maple Woods located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; MCC-Online and MCC-Penn Valley, located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, several programs have specific accreditations as well.

MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.

Job Summary

Full-time faculty position to teach all levels of Mathemetics classes at the community college. Full-time members of the faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of instruction and management of assigned classes. Additional responsibilities include fulfilling the Metropolitan Community College mission, vision, values, strategic plan, Board of Trustees' charges and educational philosophy, and primary goal of providing a quality education for all students attending the college.

This position is a full-time position, for the 2026-2027 academic year only.

Final compensation offer will be determined, based on various factors, such as academic credentials, relevant work and instructional experience.

Essential Functions

• Deliver effective instruction - Provide quality instruction, which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college - approved curriculum and resources
• Assess student learning - Demonstrate reflective practice, including assessment of student learning. This includes ongoing formative assessments, as well as official departmental assessment
• Manage classes and learning environments - Foster a positive classroom-learning environment by presenting information in a way that is inclusive to all learners, including the assurance of section 508 accessibility
• Promote continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning
• Support learning through student engagement by incorporating pedagogical strategies such as active learning, authentic and problem-based activities, and other successful teaching strategies into classroom instruction
• Provide student guidance - Help students develop academic habits for college success
• Pursue professional development by staying current in academic field
• Actively participate collegially in department, campus, cross-college, discipline specific, district, and community service activities
• Perform other duties as assigned to provide high-quality learning experience for students, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, etc.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mathematics
• OR
• Master's degree in any field with at least 18 GCH in combination of the qualifying fields
• Mathematics
• Statistics

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of teaching experience using interactive teaching techniques
• Experience using assessment techniques to promote teaching and learning excellence
• Demonstrated experience with current pedagogical and instructional methods
• Demonstrated experience with utilizing a variety of classroom technologies, both inside and outside the classroom
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community
• Demonstrated interest in and passion for teaching community college students
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically requires feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:
Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth, ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Accommodations

Accommodations:
MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth, ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled