Applied Math Degree Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

LOCATION: Utqiavik, Alaska or Remote

DEPARTMENT: Academic Affairs

REPORTS TO: Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

WORK SCHEDULE: Per Semester/Course Contract

COMPENSATION: $1,150 to $1,725 per credit, determined by education credentials

Ilisagvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iupiat. As an institution, we are Unapologetically Iupiaq. This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Ilisagvik College and our community partners.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Teaches one to three Math Classes in Fall 2026. Fall semester begins 8/18/26 and concludes 11/26/26. The following 2-credit courses need instructors. Please visithttps://catalog.ilisagvik.edu/ for a full course description.

MATH 055:Applied Math (Two Modules; 2 Credits Each)

Fundamentals; review of whole number and fractional computation including applications, module reviews, decimal and integer computation including applications; introduction to equation solving percent and ratios; solving proportions and linear equations. Will be offered in 2 credit modules.

MATH 060:Beginning Algebra (Two Modules; 2 Credits Each)

This course is the beginning college algebra (or equivalent to HS Algebra I). Topics include reviewing of order operations, solving linear system equations of inequalities, word problems, simplifying exponential expressions, rational expression, polynomials, factoring, and introduction to quadratic equations and solving roots and radical equations. Offered in 2-credit modules.

There may be flexibility with the schedule of classes and class modalities. Instructor may be located on-site in Utqiavik, AK or deliver via synchronous means (Zoom, etc.) and on Iisaviks LMS, Moodle. Foundational math classes will be scheduled as synchronous classes in the afternoons and evenings (AKST).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and maintains updated instructional materials, course outlines, and curriculum.
  
• Utilizes student LMS (Moodle MyCampus).
  
• Develops and submits current course syllabus, using the college template.
  
• Prepares administrative documents, such as student withdrawals and attendance.
  
• Evaluates student performance and timely submits midterm and final grades to the registrar.
  
• Maintains office hours (in-person, telephonically, or online).
  
• Participates in professional development as necessary to be proficient in the colleges current technologies and learning platform.
  
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated professional and/or teaching experience in the subject area.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
  
• Proficient in Business Management, Business Administration, Finance, or similar fields.
• Demonstrated teaching experience in a post-secondary environment.
  
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development.
  
• Demonstrated experience with distance delivery.
  
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
  
• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
  
• Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
  
• Ability to support Iisavik Colleges mission.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Required]:

• Bachelors or Masters degree or
  equivalent in Mathematics or other relevant discipline.
  

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Preferred]:

• Doctorate degree or equivalent in the area of instruction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms.The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear; The employee is occasionallyrequired to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The environmental conditions described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to workindoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.

Please submit unofficial transcripts and/or certificates with resume and cover letter

If any questions, please contactjobs@ilisagvik.edu

Ilisagvik College is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer