9-month Term Faculty - Mathematics
9-month Term Faculty - Mathematics
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$ 40502 - 49610
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Job Description
We have an opening fora 9month Term Mathematics Faculty positionat ourChattanooga Statecampus!
Our Purpose: We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.
Our Values:
We foster a welcoming and caring environment.
We prioritize the wellbeing of our campus community.
We build trust through integrity and transparency.
We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.
We collaborate to build a better future.
Our Mission: We are Chattanooga State a dedicated team that delivers accessible innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together we enrich the lives of students and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Dean of Math and Sciences and the Department Head of Mathematics the fulltime faculty member has as their chief duty the instruction of freshman and sophomore level mathematics courses. Mathematics faculty teach classes that are scheduled during the day or evening taught in a variety of formats (online asynchronous onground and virtual synchronous) and at several different locations including offcampus sites and local high schools. The faculty member is expected to facilitate the classroom instructional process evaluate students monitor and communicate progress to students and to the appropriate college staff members utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) and appropriate online educational systems (ALEKS MyLab Math MyOpenMath etc. assign midterm and final grades maintain attendance and grade records counsel and advise students regarding academic preparation and career goals work to retain students maintain required classroom office student and Math Center hours and provide outofclass academic assistance to students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation
Serve as a member of the Mathematics Department within the Math and Sciences Division for the Teaching Excellence strategic theme of the Colleges Strategic Plan. In this role the faculty member is responsible for the following:
Course and Curriculum Development:
- Select texts supplemental documents supplies and other learning resources including Open Educational Resources (OER); develop supplemental instructional materials; use current technology in preparation creation and delivery of instruction
- Create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi
Professional Growth:
- Remain current within the field of assigned instruction related occupational areas and technologies
- Acquire maintain and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials
- Attend scheduled college divisional and departmental professional development and inservice activities and participate in the annual faculty evaluation process
Service to Students:
- Respect the rights of students and access to educational opportunities
- Assist in recruitment selection orientation and evaluation of potential students
- Assist in formal and informal placement activities for employment and/or transfer to fouryear institutions
- Support student activities
Service to the College and Community:
- Assist in the recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned
- Participate in accreditation assessment and performance funding processes
- Support and participate in college/division/department committees organizations and/or task force groups to make recommendations in the Colleges decisionmaking processes
- Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues
- Strengthen relationships between the college and the community through community outreach activities
- Attend required college division and department meetings
Academic Advising
- Support Academic Advising Center
- Stay current with the relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways
- Participate in regular reviews of relevant Tennessee Transfer Pathways
- Assist with collegewide advising as needed
Holistic Student Support
- Understands the range of College services that support students such as Enrollment Services Advising Career Services Tutoring Student Life and Accessibility Services.
- Ensures these services are accessible and responsive to diverse student needs.
- Promotes a welcoming studentcentered campus experience
- Promote support and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts
Fiscal Stewardship
- Supports the responsible fiscal stewardship of the funds allocated to the Mathematics Department within the Math and Sciences Division
Organizational Culture
- Actively supports the Colleges goals for fostering a positive and inclusive organizational culture and contributes to the Math and Sciences Divisions efforts to implement effective practices that enhance student faculty and staff experiences and success.
- Maintains an office environment that is open inviting and professional
Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned Masters degree in Mathematics or Statistics from a regionally accredited institution or a Masters degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics or Statistics.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching Mathematics courses in the department including Learning Support Number Concepts for Teachers Geometry Concepts for Teachers College Algebra Precalculus Algebra Precalculus Trigonometry Calculus Linear Algebra and Differential Equations. Preference for candidates with previous community college teaching experience and experience working with diverse populations.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND WORK CHARACTERISTICS
- Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) of academic study
- Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students
- Demonstrates a high level of selfdiscipline and selfmotivation
- Exudes a positive supportive and cooperative disposition toward others
- Demonstrates punctuality and is detailedoriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn about equityminded principles and practices related to supporting students
Projected Salary Range:
Instructor: $40502 $49610
Assistant Professor: $45040 $56300
Closing Date:30 days from posting (Must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST)
**All applicant submissions must include a cover letter CV/Resume and Unofficial Transcript attachments**
Employment Type
Full-Time
