Instructor, Mathematics
Job Description
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About Us
Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.
Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!
Position Title
Instructor, Mathematics
FLSA
Exempt
FT/PT
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Flexible
Grade
F2
Minimum Compensation
$61,100
General Responsibilities
At Howard Community College, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible education to a diverse student population. Currently, we seek passionate and experienced Mathematics Faculty Members to join our team and contribute to our mission of fostering student success through exceptional teaching and learning. Our commitment to excellence is reinforced by our advanced facilities, including a newly constructed, state-of-the-art mathematics building equipped with the latest technology and innovative teaching spaces to enrich the learning experience.
Position Overview:
We are looking for three full-time Mathematics Faculty Members who will excel in delivering engaging and effective mathematics instruction for transitional support courses, gateway courses, and upper-level math courses. The successful candidates will be able to teach courses such as statistics, mathematics for teachers, college algebra, precalculus, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and discrete structures. Courses are taught through various teaching modalities, including face-to-face, virtual, online, and hybrid, and may be taught during the day or evening. Class sessions will be a mixture of traditional and accelerated term lengths. Top applicants must also have a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, possess strong communication skills, value collaboration and teamwork, and have a proven track record of working with a diverse student body.
Position Overview:
We are looking for three full-time Mathematics Faculty Members who will excel in delivering engaging and effective mathematics instruction for transitional support courses, gateway courses, and upper-level math courses. The successful candidates will be able to teach courses such as statistics, mathematics for teachers, college algebra, precalculus, calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and discrete structures. Courses are taught through various teaching modalities, including face-to-face, virtual, online, and hybrid, and may be taught during the day or evening. Class sessions will be a mixture of traditional and accelerated term lengths. Top applicants must also have a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, possess strong communication skills, value collaboration and teamwork, and have a proven track record of working with a diverse student body.
Work Performed
- Teach a variety of mathematics courses, including transitional support courses, college-level mathematics courses, and statistics.
- Develop and implement engaging and effective instructional materials and strategies for a variety of course modalities and term lengths.
- Utilize education technology effectively, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), online course development tools, graphing calculators, and free/low-cost software programs.
- Develop formative and summative assessments.
- Engage in curriculum development and assessment processes.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance educational practices and support student success.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Participate in meetings, committee work, professional development activities, college-wide initiatives, and community outreach activities.
- Cultivate and maintain constructive and supportive relationships with students, staff, and faculty members.
- Teach thirty credits per year of mathematics courses
- Hold 5 office hours per week
Minimum Education Required
Master’s degree
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required
1
Other Knowledge Required
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a master’s degree in mathematics, statistics, or a related (STEM) field, from a regionally accredited college or university, with 18 credit hours of graduate-level mathematics and/or statistics.
- A minimum of one year of full-time equivalent mathematics teaching experience with a diverse student population is also required.
- Authorized to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics or Statistics. Coursework in education is a bonus.
- At least three years of outstanding full-time equivalent mathematics teaching experience at the community college level.
- Ability to teach statistics plus other transitional support courses and college-level courses in mathematics.
- Experience with course development. Experience in incorporating and curating OER materials is a bonus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Evidence of leadership experience and contributions to departmental or institutional initiatives.
- Proficiency in using education technology.
Working Conditions
Supervisory Postion?
No
Division
Teaching and Learning (Div) - NEW
Department
Foundational Learning FL - NEW
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
B414P
Number of Vacancies
3
Best Consideration Date
10/17/2024
Job Open Date
09/23/2024
Job Close Date
10/23/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Category
Faculty
Benefits Summary
Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor’s degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor’s degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor’s degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.
Applicant Instructions
- Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/4273
EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
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