Mathematics (Statistics) Assistant Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosumnes River College in California seeks a dedicated Mathematics faculty member to teach courses across all levels of mathematics, including calculus and linear algebra. The role emphasizes student success, adherence to academic standards, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative department.

The College values equity-minded instruction and expects involvement in articulation, curriculum development, and college governance, including accreditation processes and student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in mathematics or applied mathematics, or Bachelor’s in mathematics/applied mathematics with Master’s in statistics/physics/mathematics education; equivalent accepted.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in mathematics at all levels offered by the college.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field and utilize current technology in teaching.
• Engage in professional development and service to the department, college, and community.
• Participate in college committees, governance, accreditation, and student co-curricular activities.
• Foster articulation, curriculum development and review, and contribute to program planning.

Education

Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics

Bachelor’s in mathematics or applied mathematics AND Master’s in statistics, physics or mathematics education; or the equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teachingassigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helpingstudents fulfill their maximum potential in mastering coursecontent; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining athorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field;continuing professional development; utilizing current technologyin the performance of job duties; maintaining standards ofprofessional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professionalposition; assisting with articulation and curriculum developmentand review; serving on college committees and participating infaculty governance including accreditation and studentco-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities asassigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties andresponsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The Cosumnes River College’s Mathematics Department is dedicated toproviding a rigorous, supportive, and diverse academic experience. We emphasize challenging lecture courses, where instructors workclosely with students to help them reach their goals while adheringto the department’s standards of excellence in mathematicseducation. We constantly strive to improve the quality of ourinstruction and are eager to add faculty members who are dedicatedto both mathematics and teaching.

The department maintains a focus on:

• Understanding the diverse backgrounds, learning styles andchallenges of community college students.
• Innovative teaching that encourages critical thinking, studentsuccess, and lifelong learning.
• Exploring and providing alternative pathways to supportstudents in non- STEM majors.
• Promoting academic integrity in our students andourselves.
• Promoting a collaborative working environment.
• Embracing alternative and innovative approaches to bolsterstudent success without sacrificing rigor or mathematicaltheory.
• Service to the department, college, and community.

Position Salary Information

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree,upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professionaloccupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximumplacement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the stepplacement process, please clickhere .

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to,teaching courses in all levels of Mathematics offered at thecollege in:

• Calculus (for biology/pre-med students, business, orengineering)
• College Algebra
• Differential Equations
• Liberal Arts Mathematics
• Linear Algebra
• Pre-calculus
• Statistics
• Trigonometry

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, pleasevisit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARC Programsand Majors
• CRC Programsand Majors
• FLC Programsand Majors
• SCC Programsand Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics; OR bachelor’s in either of the above AND master’s instatistics, physics or mathematics education; OR theequivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institutioncompleted by January 4, 2027.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity toand understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnicbackgrounds of community college students, including those withphysical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences inlearning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusiveeducational and employment environment.