Full-time Mathematics Instructor - Payson at GILA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Payson, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mathematics Instruction, Curriculum Development, Student Assessment, Educational Technology, Classroom Management, Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Academic Record Keeping, Hybrid Teaching, Community Outreach

Industry

Education Management

Description

A Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is required to be employed at Gila Community College. Arizona State Retirement System membership eligible. Generous benefits package, including a flexible benefit insurance program. Salary placement on the Faculty Salary Schedule is based on education and experience and guided by policy. Essential Functions * Ability to perform generally expected instructional/teaching activities through various mediums including, but not limited to, in-person, web-based, or hybrid. * Ability to clearly and effectively communicate the subject matter using a variety of methods to accommodate different learning styles that enhances the opportunity of students to achieve the learning outcomes expected. * Effective record-keeping strategies that comply with College directives and provide timely and correct information to students. * Ability to provide effective assistance in ancillary educational programs and services as may be needed by the College to enhance the educational opportunities and experiences for students. * Faculty teaching dual enrollment classes at the high school(s), through CVIT, or NAVIT are expected to follow that entity’s instructional duty calendar. * Additional position specific essential functions are listed below. LEVEL OF SUPERVISION OR INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT * Performs duties under moderate supervision from higher-level academic administrators to ensure cohesive and consistent academic rigor and quality of programs, courses, and educational opportunities provided. * Exercise independent decision making concerning the class environment and instructional methods/delivery within the umbrella of academic freedom and the College’s quality education guidance and directives. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Faculty are expected to perform any or all duties listed below in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. GCC 5012-PR(2) * Teach a variety of developmental and college-level mathematics courses to both Dual Enrollment and traditional College students. * Assume responsibility for teaching a minimum of 15 adjusted load hours per semester, 30 per year. * Teach an overload of up to ten (10) adjusted load hours per semester as assigned by the appropriate academic administrator. Individual overload in excess of ten (10) adjusted load hours should be rare and require review and approval by the College President or appropriately designated personnel. * Develop, review, and update courses and curriculum collaboratively with faculty and academic administration. * Develop and update informative, standardized syllabus for student guidance. * Develop and administer appropriate tools and measures for assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program levels. Update course delivery and teaching methods based on evaluation of objectives assessed as needed. * Post and maintain at least five (5) approved office hours per week, per semester at times and days that are beneficial for student engagement. * Each semester during pre-semester planning periods, faculty will complete a weekly schedule of instructional and instructional related activities (IRA), including the five office hours noted above, and submit this schedule to academic administration for review and approval. Instruction times and office hours will be scheduled and followed without deviation except for sickness, emergency, or other appropriately approved absences. The scheduling of IRA may vary and should represent typical and reasonable amounts each week. Post the schedule when approved. * Post a Final Exam Schedule for finals week with at least five (5) office hours over three days. * Serve on College standing committees, ad hoc committees, and/or sponsor clubs or other student organizations. These responsibilities may be voluntary or assigned. * Verify attendance and participation as directed by academic administration. Submit complete and accurate rolls and grades by specified deadlines. * Attend commencement activities, participate fully in Fall and Spring semester convocation and planning activities, perform committee service, and participate in continuing education, in-service training, continuous improvement and/or accreditation activities, as necessary. Absences or requests for release from these activities must be communicated to and approved by appropriate academic leadership. * Faculty, out of necessity, will work a flexible or non-traditional schedule to provide optimal student success opportunities. Exempt employees are not required to work a set number of hours as long as responsibility and performance expectations are met. The expectation of College leadership is that full-time employees will work at least 40 hours per week. Faculty may utilize a hybrid work environment with at least 60% of their instructional and IRA responsibilities performed on campus. Student engagement and success and in-person communication and collaboration should be the guiding principles of successful hybrid work activities. * Fulfill other assignments appropriate with training, experience, or interest as directed by the College President or appropriately designated personnel. * Perform similar duties not specifically listed as directed. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS * A combination of education, training and experience that meets the appropriate credentialing guidelines for the instructional area including a Master’s Degree in Mathematics or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Mathematics. * Ability to pass a background screening process and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card is necessary. * Teaching experience in Mathematics. * Ability to relate effectively with students from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, learning orientations, and levels of preparation. * Willing and able to teach early morning, late afternoon, evening, and summer courses if necessary. PREFERRED SKILLS * Four or more years of full-time teaching experience in an educational setting. * Ability to effectively use various technologies, programs, and instructional methods to produce quality instructional and student success opportunities. * Strong relationship building and communication skills. * A clear understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy and goals. * Innovative teaching experience. * Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and program reviews. * Recent participation in professional development activities. * Experience conducting community outreach projects. WORK ENVIRONMENT Duties are performed in an office environment using standard and specialized technologies and equipment. Operation of technologies and equipment involves the ability to manipulate objects from light to moderate weight using repetitive motion fine motor skills. Safe operation of motor vehicles involving both fine and gross motor skills may be expected. Limited exposure to loud noise and hazardous chemicals is expected.

Responsibilities

Teach a variety of developmental and college-level mathematics courses to traditional and dual enrollment students. Develop and update curriculum, syllabi, and assessment tools while maintaining office hours and participating in college committees.