Math Instructor

Position Title: Math Instructor Job Description: JOB TITLE: Math Instructor REPORTS TO: Department Chairperson                                               DEPARTMENT: Math EXEMPT: Yes                                                            VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Instruction GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. Hinds Community College seeks a full-time Director Math Instructor for 2024-2025 academic year. An instructor’s position is campus based, serving the academic needs of the assigned campus(es) and the College. Instructors are to teach assigned classes according to the overall goals and objectives of the department. Additional responsibilities of the instructor would include keeping appropriate assigned office hours to facilitate class preparation and student advisement; participating in department, campus and College committee work; and submitting all necessary paper work to assure proper documentation of student attendance, and evaluation; as well as other assigned tasks. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Candidates must have a master’s degree in Math or a master’s with at least 18 graduate hours in Math. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Candidates should have at least three years of teaching experience in math. Candidates should upload at least two letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts to this application. Candidate will not be considered without an uploaded unofficial transcript of their Masters and the minimum requirement of 18 graduate hours in Mathematics. Other necessary knowledge and skills include • Understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college mission. • Ability to create and facilitate student-centered environments. • Understanding of and ability to work with academic, developmental, and transfer programs. • Knowledge of contemporary and innovative methods of instructional delivery and curriculum development including the use of technology for instructional delivery. • Ability to work as a team player in multi-culturally diverse working environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES , include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.  Implements the specific aims of the College and Department by 1. Participating in developing and implementing of campus and Department policies, procedures, and objectives. 2. Participating in developing, and implementing annual goals for the department. 3. Maintaining current credentials as required in respective field. 4. Teaching the number of class sections assigned according to Board policies. 5. Using teaching techniques that include the effective utilization of resources that motivate students to achieve their potential. 6. Providing necessary information about and for students. This information would include syllabi, attendance/grade reports, and class exams/ assignments. 7. Setting aside sufficient time for student conferences, guidance, and tutorial assistance. (Minimum of 6 hours per week required.) 8. Working a minimum of 35 hours each week on campus during the fall and spring semesters and verify monthly the hours worked. (Less than full-time contractual faculty work a proportional workweek.) 9. Attending general faculty, division, and departmental meetings. 10. Participating in student/teacher and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences. 11. Developing personal and professional improvement plans in those areas deemed necessary as a result of evaluations. 12. Participating in staff development activities, professional associations, presentations, publications, applied educational research, consulting, evaluations, and similar activities which enhance the individual and the education profession but which do not interfere with teaching duties. 13. Serving on committees as appointed. 14. Participating in formulation, execution, and evaluations of departmental goals and objectives. 15. Participating in the selection of textbook and library materials and platforms. 16. Following the required institutional process for recording student attendance and identifying student participation in a timely manner. 17. Participating in the establishment, assessment, and review of Student Learning Outcomes. 18. Performing other duties as assigned by the department chaor or other appropriate authority SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  None other than general classroom oversight. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONM