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Title: Learning Specialist - Mathematics

Division: Provost's Office

Department: University Division

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $45,000

EEO Job Group: 2 C8

Position Summary

Provide academic support for students to develop math success at developmental and introductory levels.

This position will start August 2026.

Duties/Responsibilities 

Work closely with students to provide resources and tools which enables them to successfully complete their math courses.
Assist the Department of Mathematical Sciences with tutoring and monitoring of the Mathematics lab.
Provide tutor support for students who wish to take/repeat math placement test for higher placement score.
Support teacher education students preparing for the math portion of the Praxis test and MATH 103 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I.
Develop and teach supplemental instruction sessions for students in CORE 39 Math classes.
Select, supervise, support and evaluate Math tutors.
Conduct tutor-training each semester in accordance with the Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession (ACTP) guidelines.
Teach two sections of developmental Math each fall and spring semester if need arises. Math courses consist of MATH 081 - Foundations for Quantitative Reasoning and MATH 085 - Foundations for College Algebra.
Serve on the Placement Testing Committee.
Serve as liaison between Academic Success Center and the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Maintain records, conduct program assessment, and administer tests.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Master's degree in Math or related area.
Solid understanding of developmental educational theory, practices, and assessment required.
Excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills required.
Knowledge of computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and email software required.
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Experience teaching at the college level preferred.
Three years of related experience preferred.
Experience working with a student information system (Banner, etc.) preferred.

Functional Requirements

Remaining in a stationary position at a desk or workstation for extended periods of time for the majority of assigned duties.
Physical access to classrooms, other workstations, other departments and meeting rooms throughout campus as required for coordination, oversight and meetings.
Ability to use computers and computer systems (hardware and software) to set up functions, to enter data, to retrieve and process information and to create documents.
Ability to retrieve information from written documents and computer-generated reports.
Effective problem solving and the presentation of a professional demeanor while meeting deadlines and achieving critical outcomes, even under demanding conditions such as multiple priorities and short-notice deadlines.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI  

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Mr. Timothy Fitzgibbon, search committee chair, at tjfitzgibb@usi.edu 

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by May 25, 2026.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities