Instructor/Asst. Professor - Mathematics

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and teaches Mathematics courses at both the developmental and community college level. (Devotes approximately 50% time to each.)

• Actively assists students to become successful learners and provides individual assistance.

• Works actively with students to help strengthen their knowledge and abilities.

• Individualizes approach to instruction to accommodate students’ learning styles and abilities.

• Engages in the preparation of materials and the delivery of courses in distance delivery modes.

• Participates in the development of curriculum to include interdisciplinary course development,maintains updated instructional materials, course outlines, and syllabi.

•  Completes reports and presentations as requested or required.

•  Actively participates in Foundational Studies departmental meetings and services.

•  Develops and revises course materials to assure students are meeting the programs’ stated outcomes.

•  Engages constructively in annual assessment of program outcomes.

•  Evaluates student performance and submits appropriate grades and reports.

•  Monitors degree and certificate programs and works with other faculty to make changes as appropriate.

•  Serves as student advisor.

•  Maintains office hours and actively participates in College and community service activities, including serving on committees and task forces, participating in College activities, curriculum planning, professional development, and other faculty-related activities.

•  Coordinates schedules for, provides training and support to mathematics adjunct instructors.

•  Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.

 Performs other related duties as assigned.

 EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING [REQUIRED]:

 Instructor Level: Master’s degree or equivalent in Mathematics or other relevant discipline.

Assistant Professor Level: Master’s degree or equivalent in Mathematics or other relevant discipline AND two years of post-secondary teaching experience.

Both Levels:

 Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills

 Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment

 Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

 Prior curriculum development experience

 Ability to travel periodically, including occasional travel in small aircraft

 Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

  EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING [PREFERRED]:

 Doctorate degree or equivalent

 Demonstrated professional teaching experience in a post-secondary environment

 Demonstrated professional teaching experience with distance delivery methods

 Previous cross-cultural or multicultural work experience

 Demonstrated rural Alaska work experience

 Familiarity with college math placement exams

 Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions; ability to interpret and represent NSB community values, customs, and beliefs for the College; ability to interpret and represent College actions and Western institutions to the NSB community.