Job Description
Ohio University Regional Campuses are seeking a part-time instructor to teach in person Mathematics courses at the undergraduate level in-person at the Chillicothe campus . The exact number of Instructors needed is undetermined at this time as it is primarily dependent upon enrollments and overall student demand. When a need arises the department will select qualified candidates from this pool. Preference will be given to applicants who can teach the following in-person sections: MATH 1101 (Elementary Topics in Mathematics I) MATH 1200 (College Algebra) MATH 1101: Elementary Topics in Mathematics I and II develop mathematical topics usually taught in grades preK-5 to a depth required for future elementary and middle grades educators (and related fields) to establish professional expertise. The courses are taught through an inquiry approach that focuses on problem solving and discussion. Key themes of Elementary Topics in Mathematics I include 1) explaining and justifying standard and alternative algorithms for basic arithmetic operations on whole numbers rational numbers and integers that are learned in grades preK-5; 2) students construction and critique of their own ideas and others ideas; and 3) using manipulatives to represent and justify algorithms. Topics include counting and cardinality the development of the base-10 number system properties of and operations on natural whole signed rational and irrational numbers; and number theory. Satisfies Tier I requirement for elementary education majors only. Does not apply to Arts & Sciences Natural Science requirements. MATH 1200: Equations functions and graphs including linear equations and systems polynomials rational and radical expressions quadratic equations exponential and logarithmic functions and inequalities. Position will include teaching from 3 credit hours to up to 11 credit hours per term.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in mathematics or related area required by start date. Experience teaching undergraduate mathematics courses.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in mathematics. Experience teaching courses that align with the State of Ohio OT36 transfer system