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Mathematics (Tenure Track) Instructor
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Position Information
Position Title Mathematics (Tenure Track) Instructor
Division/Department Science and Mathematics
Employee Group Faculty
Status Starting Salary: Please see DCFA Reference Collective Bargaining Agreement – Commensurate with Education, Qualifications and Experience
2 position openings.
These positions will start in Fall 2027.
Position Summary Information
Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions Delta College is seeking faculty members committed to the college's philosophy that education serves the greater good by providing students access to a better life. The candidates for faculty positions understand that community colleges are positioned to fundamentally change people's lives, and as a result, society itself. Required qualities include a belief that continuous improvement in pedagogy and relationships with students, other faculty, and staff are hallmarks of an educator who has been called to the profession. We are seeking colleagues who embrace the idea of helping students achieve their goals, and approach academic excellence as evidenced in equity as a moral imperative.
Delta believes that faculty are the heart of the institution. We are seeking
faculty members who are energized by the community college pathways and
inclusivity/equity initiatives, and see it as their job to support a diverse
set of learners inside and outside the classroom. Delta embraces the notion of
life-long learning and continuous improvement, and so is looking for those
with a sincere desire to self-reflect on personal instructional practices and
work collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching and learning for all
students. The faculty members that Delta seeks to hire live a daily work-
commitment to the democratic ideal espoused in Delta's mission.
The Mathematics Discipline at Delta College is seeking a full-time tenure
track faculty member committed to equity, retention, and completion for
student success. The instructor will be responsible for effective teaching in
the face-to-face, blended, and online classroom. Potential candidates will
have the ability to teach online as well as face-to-face and blended/hybrid
courses during the evening, at multiple locations (Downtown Centers), and
nontraditional times as needed. In addition, we seek candidates whose
pedagogy, research, and continuous professional development have prepared them
to engage with the college's commitment to belonging, equity, diversity, and
inclusion (BEDI).
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Delta
College.
Demonstrate an inclusive and culturally relevant philosophy of teaching
that provides learning opportunities that meet the needs of all students.
Commitment to providing a learning environment that addresses the
historical and contemporary sociocultural frameworks that provide a more
holistic representation of the field of mathematics.
Teach at least 30 equated credit hours annually of various college level
mathematics courses.
Focus on supporting and assessing student learning and academic
achievement to ensure student success.
Continually develop appropriate innovation in learning and teaching to
meet diverse learning styles and student needs.
Collaborate voluntarily and energetically with colleagues in the academic
discipline and with other faculty colleagues to develop effective learning
experiences for a diverse student body.
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of diversity based on the
college statement on diversity.
Serve the community through outreach activities.
Make effective and innovative use of appropriate technology in the
performance of the responsibilities and accountabilities.
Commit to ongoing educational and professional growth.
Engage fully in course, discipline, program development, curriculum
development and assessment.
Committee participation at the college and related professional
organizations.
Attend and participate in discipline, division and college meetings.
Possess minimum technology skills and understanding of a course management
system.
Demonstrate teaching effectiveness which supports student learning and
encompasses pedagogies for student success to meet course and/or program
requirements.
Work in a variety of settings which promote quality learning.
Maintain professional development to assure currency within field of
practice.
Possess effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate an understanding of and willingness to teach dual enrolled
students.
Required Qualifications
Master of Science degree in mathematics or a related discipline with a
minimum of 18 credit hours in graduate level mathematics content.
Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom climate and designing
curricula that foster greater sense of community.
Recent experience in teaching mathematics in an active learning
environment.
Experience using a variety of teaching modalities, educational technology,
and delivery methods including online.
Ability to teach on multiple Delta campuses and online (asynchronous and
synchronous).
Additional Experiences Considered
Teaching experience at the community college level.
Relevant teaching experience in the content area and at the community
college level.
Post-doctoral work in a related field.
Demonstrated current and ongoing professional growth
Experience working with non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds
and with varying academic skills.
Demonstrated experience working as part of a committee, learning
community, grant project, or other related education-based group that
requires collegiality and teamwork.
Pedagogy is informed by belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Bilingual
Application Deadline The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcript 1
Teaching Philosophy Statement - Please define equity and belonging and how you would implement those concepts in the classroom
Optional Documents
Professional Certifications or Licensures
Transcript 2
Transcript 3
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
