Blinn College - Brenham, TX
posted 11 days ago
About the position
The Part-Time Instructor - Mathematics position is designed for candidates who will perform the day-to-day operations of instructional programs on the assigned campus. The instructor will provide instruction for courses at various times and locations, demonstrating a commitment to student engagement, success, and instructional excellence. Responsibilities include maintaining access to students, preparing course syllabi and assessments, advising students, evaluating student performance, and assisting in curriculum development. The instructor is expected to maintain effective communication with students and colleagues, participate in professional development, and exhibit a passion for teaching community college students.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
- Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
- Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
- Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
- Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
- Advise students in academic matters.
- Evaluate student performance through a variety of means to measure progress while informing students in a timely manner.
- Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
- Provide recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Teams regarding curriculum.
- Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
- Provide information requested of all faculty.
- Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
- Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
- Possess a passion for teaching community college students.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and orally.
- Attend college orientation and required institutional meetings.
- Responsible for other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics or statistics; or, bachelor's degree with at least 12 hours in undergraduate mathematics.
- All coursework must be from an accredited college or university.
- Teaching Experience (either at the college or secondary level) required.
Nice-to-haves
- College teaching experience, including teaching college-level STEM mathematics courses such as Calculus.
- Ph.D., M.S., or M.A. in Mathematics.
