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Title: Instructor of Mathematics (Temp)

Job Summary

Jackson State Community College is seeking a dedicated individual to join our faculty as a full-time Mathematics Instructor, to teach college level and co-requisite support math courses appropriate for a two-year college curriculum. Math faculty help students advance their math skills in preparation for working in professional environments, furthering academic study, and developing careers. The teaching assignment may include online classes, virtual classes, day and evening classes, and teaching at off-campus locations, and the faculty member is responsible for the success of the teaching and learning process within the classroom. Other responsibilities include student advising, professional development, service on committees, curriculum development, participation in campus and system-wide initiatives, learning new instructional technologies and modalities, assessment, and collaborative work with faculty and staff. Math faculty work closely with other faculty, department chairs, deans, and college personnel to promote student success.

Job Duties

• Provide instruction in accordance with established institutional expectations 
• Inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies 
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations
• Maintain and submit, on time, required student attendance and academic records 
• Post and maintain regular campus hours in accordance to institutional policy 
• Function as an academic advisor to students 
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum 
• Participate in college, division, and department activities, initiatives, and committees 
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments 
• Demonstrate current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments 
• Participate in the development of instructional methods, materials, and modalities 
• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree with at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics.
Ability to learn and use common Math software and instructional technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics.
Prior teaching experience with proven ability to instruct Statistics and Precalculus.
Prior teaching experience in higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Provide instruction in accordance with established expectations
Inform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies
Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations
Maintain and submit, on time, required student attendance and academic records
Post and maintain regular campus hours in accordance with institutional policy
Function as an academic advisor to students
Participate in the development and review of curriculum
Participate in the development of instructional methods, materials, and modalities
Participate in college, division, and department activities, initiatives, and committees
Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments
Demonstrate current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing at times
• Prolonged screen time
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Repetitive Movement

Pay Rate:  $44,994 - $53,992 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience, which is defined by the current compensation plan.)

Position Close Date:  Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, you must submit an application, resume, cover letter, and a copy of your trancripts. Applications submitted without all three required documents will be removed from consideration until they have been resubmitted with the missing materials. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy. 

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.