Professor of Mathematics

Central-Arizona-College; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Arizona College in Arizona seeks a mathematics instructor to deliver Foundations Math through Calculus sequence and related courses across formats (face-to-face, online, hybrid, live-streaming, weekend/evening classes) at various campuses. The role includes student progress feedback, office hours, and course material development.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in mathematics or a related field, teaching experience with diverse student populations, and a commitment to open

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mathematics or a subfield of mathematics from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations and at multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Instruct mathematics courses from Foundations Math through Calculus sequence and Differential Equations.
• Use varied formats: face-to-face, online, hybrid, live-streaming, weekend/evening classes.
• Maintain attendance records, provide student feedback, and assess learning outcomes.
• Develop and evaluate instructional materials and course outlines in collaboration with faculty.
• Contribute to recruitment, retention, and program development in STEM.

Education

Master's degree in mathematics or a subfield of mathematics

Job description

To provide a high-quality education for Central Arizona College students. Perform instruction-related and other duties and responsibilities in accordance with the vision, mission, policies, and procedures of the college.

• Use effective teaching strategies and technologies to instruct various mathematics courses beginning with Foundations Math through the Calculus sequence and Differential Equations (inclusive of Math for Elementary Teachers and Applied Statistics) in a variety of potential formats ("e.g., face-to-face, online, hybrid, live-streaming, weekend college, evening, or late start classes) on any campus or site as dictated by the needs of students.
• Participate in departmental course assessments, employ a variety of assessment tools; and provide frequent student feedback in order to facilitate and ensure student progress.
• Establish and maintain office hours and communicate with students as appropriate. This may include email, online discussions, Blackboard messages, telephone and/or face-to-face consultations to provide student support as needed.
• Maintain records of student attendance, progress and performance; complete and return required reports by established due dates.
• Develop, prepare and evaluate instructional materials. Review and update course outlines, text selection, syllabi, evaluation tools and learning outcomes in cooperation with other faculty and staff.
• Propose and develop new courses and programs to meet the needs of the students and community.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of students through the development and implementation effective teaching and learning strategies and participation in STEM community activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in mathematics or a subfield of mathematics or a Master's degree in any field with 18 graduate credits in mathematics or a subfield of mathematics from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with a diverse population of students at various levels: developmental through transfer level. Experience teaching with and/or developing open educational resources.

SALARY:

Dependent upon educational level and teaching experience

TEACHING LOAD:

Teaching load is thirty–equated hours per academic year.

START DATE:

January 2027

DEADLINE:

10/11/2026

BACKGROUND VERIFICATION:

As a condition of employment, all candidates accepting an offer of employment for a full-time, part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required to undergo a Background Verification. Employment with Central Arizona College is contingent upon the successful completion of the background verification. The level the background verification for this position is: Standard level.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

CAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact: Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 520-494-5106 or [e-mail] or [e-mail] or Human Resources at [e-mail].

Important Notice: As a condition of employment, all full time Central Arizona College employee’s automatically become members of the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). This is a pension system that requires mandatory contributions from the employee with a matching contribution from the employer. The 26-27 fiscal year contribution rate is 11.98%. Please note this rate is subject to change on a fiscal year basis. Membership to ASRS is a condition of employment and is not optional unless you are at least 65 years of age and meet the opt out eligibility requirements, or are a retiree from ASRS . Please consider this when applying for this position.

We acknowledge that our institution, Central Arizona College, occupies ancestral lands of the Huhugam (HU-hu-gum), who lived and farmed along the Gila River Basin centuries ago. We thank the Native communities and descendants of these Indigenous people whose stewardship of the land and waterways allows us to be here now: the San Carlos Apache Tribe, Tohono O’odham (THO’-oh-no OH’-oh-thum) Nation, Ak-Chin (AK-Chin) Indian Community,? and the Gila River Indian Community, which is comprised of the Akimel O’odham (A-kee-med/r OH-oh-thum) (Pima) and the PEE-Posh (Maricopa) tribes. Indigenous people from other Native nations also reside in Pinal County. Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized Tribes. All have made innumerable contributions to our region.?