Mathematics Instructor - Long Term Temporary Assignment

Yuba Community College District; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuba Community College District in Woodland, CA is seeking a Mathematics Instructor for a long-term temporary assignment. The instructor will teach across levels from developmental to transfer-level math, contribute to curriculum development, and promote student success.

The position requires a Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics or equivalent, with credential options. Applicants should have strong teaching skills, commitment to diversity, and ability to collaborate with the

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must possess a Master’s Degree in mathematics or applied mathematics or equivalent qualifications.
• The alternative requires a Bachelor's in mathematics or related field and a Master’s in statistics, physics, or mathematics education.
• Possession of a California Community College life credential in Mathematics is required or equivalent.
• Experience with college-level teaching and curriculum development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and teach all levels of mathematics courses up to differential equations, linear algebra, and statistics.
• Develop and maintain mathematics curricula with transfer/articulation to four-year colleges.
• Use effective teaching methods to facilitate student learning in a community college setting.
• Teach day, evening, and weekend assignments, including online or distributive education formats.
• Participate in department and college initiatives and engage with area high schools.

Skills

Teaching mathematics

Education

Master’s Degree in mathematics or applied mathematics

Bachelor’s in mathematics or related field + Master’s in statistics, physics, or mathematics education

The equivalent

California Community College life credential in Mathematics

Tools

Maple

Matlab

Sage

Minitab

R

Job description

Mathematics Instructor - Long Term Temporary Assignment

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Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Mathematics Instructor - Long Term Temporary Assignment

Location

Location Woodland Community College - Woodland, CA

Job Description

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Yuba College offers a wide variety of mathematics and statistics courses, ranging from the developmental and remedial level to the first two years of college or university. The courses support the development of basic skills mathematics, as well as support a variety of certificate programs and associate degrees. The courses also prepare students to transfer to a college or university to major in mathematics, engineering, the physical or life sciences, business, liberal studies, and a host of other majors.
The Department seeks a strong, well-rounded mathematician who has demonstrated experience or potential to be an excellent teacher at a community college, and who can provide leadership or contribute positively in such areas as keeping course offerings up-to-date and relevant; developing the mathematics and statistics curricula, especially with a vision for the future; staying abreast with and communicating the current trends in college mathematics and statistics reforms; articulating with area high schools; maintaining relations with area colleges and universities; or organizing or helping with student mathematics activities ( AMATYC SML , student mathematics club, &c.).
The successful candidate would be joining a small department of currently six active full-time faculty members. The faculty members work very well together, supporting each other in their assignments and their ideas and efforts for improving the mathematics and statistics curricula and student success. The full-time faculty members are encouraged to rotate through teaching the transfer-level courses, and the successful candidate may expect to teach a transfer-level course straightaway.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES : The person selected will be expected to:

• Organize and teach all levels of mathematics classes from basic mathematics through differential equations and linear algebra, and statistics;
• Develop and maintain relevant community college mathematics and statistics curricula, including appropriate transfer/articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities;
• Use appropriate teaching methods to facilitate student learning;
• Teach day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments, which may include distributive education (e.g., interactive television, online) and non-traditionally-paced courses;
• Participate in department, division, and college-wide initiatives and committees;
• Interact with area high schools;
• Organize or help with student mathematics activities;
• Be committed to, and participate in, the shared-governance process; and;
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in Mathematics at California Community Colleges:

• Master’s Degree in mathematics or applied mathematics OR
• Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in statistics, physics, or mathematics education (If the candidate has a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education then the Master’s degree must have been conferred from a mathematics department at the time that the candidate obtained the degree) OR
• The equivalent OR
• Possess a California Community College life credential in the subject matter area of Mathematics.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Preference may be given to applicants who:

• Have successfully completed at least six semester-units of upper-division undergraduate or graduate coursework in either statistics or probability OR the equivalent OR be prepared to successfully complete the necessary coursework within the first two years of employment;
• Have experience successfully teaching, or is prepared through other employment or student experiences to successfully teach, the full range of remedial and college-level mathematics and statistics courses;
• Have experience teaching mathematics and statistics using a distributive education modality (e.g., interactive television, online);
• Have experience with integrating the use of technology in courses, especially in calculus and above (e.g., Maple, Matlab, Sage) and statistics (e.g., Minitab, R);
• Are active in the mathematics community or in mathematics professional development (e.g., professional organizations, conferences, meetings, workshops);
• Have experience articulating with high schools;
• Have experience organizing student mathematics activities.

Physical Demands

Range/Step

Salary Range

Salary Range $70,971 to $113,905 /YR. (Per Salary Schedule for Full Time Faculty)

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.
The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Board Policies
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Commitment to Diversity

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Resume or CV
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Diversity/Equity Statement

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Additional Transcripts

Yuba Community College District,
3301 E. Onstott Road,
Yuba City, CA 95991
http://www.yccd.edu
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