Assistant Professor Mathematics

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Starting Wage/Salary: $61,560 - $72,009 plus exceptional benefits (subject to change based on current faculty contract negotiations)

Close Date: 01/25/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Position Type/Employee Class: Full-Time Faculty

Faculty Status: This is a full‑time tenure track faculty position represented by the Faculty Forum, not eligible for overtime. The assigned position is 9 months (179 days) per academic year.

The Central Oregon Community College (COCC) Mathematics Department is seeking a Mathematics instructor committed to:

• Teaching and developing courses over the full range of community college offerings.
• Being a creator of innovative classroom materials.
• Student success for learners from diverse backgrounds.
• A collaborative and flexible approach to mathematics education.

We are dedicated to building a community of practice for excellence in teaching, supporting a healthy and balanced work environment, and creating a welcoming, inclusive space for all members of our community, including students, COCC employees, and all Central Oregon residents and visitors.

Our dynamic department encourages creative exploration of how to promote student engagement and success while focusing on solid mathematical pedagogy. We encourage faculty to pursue teaching projects they are passionate about.

Examples of current work include:

• Providing embedded mathematics instruction for Career and Technical Education programs such as Allied Health, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, and Culinary.
• Implementation of project‑based small group activities in developmental quantitative reasoning courses.
• Development of demo‑based activities and other active learning strategies in STEM path courses.

Central Oregon Community College, the oldest two‑year college in Oregon, provides comprehensive college services to the residents of its 10,000‑square‑mile district. The COCC Mathematics department provides instruction to students pursuing two‑year associate degrees, career and technical education degrees and certificates, and transfer programs. COCC campuses in Bend, Redmond, Madras, and Prineville serve credit and community education students in six Central Oregon counties.

We encourage applications from candidates who identify with groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

The Assistant Professor of Mathematics provides instruction to students in the Mathematics program, directs student discussion and evaluates student performance in the classroom. In addition, this position develops curriculum, assesses student learning, and provides student advising.

• Provide instruction in the area of discipline, using approved course outcome guides. Teaching assignments may be during the day (including early morning), evening, or weekend, and could include classes taught at any of the College campuses, online or remotely.
• Provide student advising and assistance in areas of course selection, career planning, job placement and employment follow‑up.
• Hold at least five scheduled office hours per week for student help sessions and program assistance.
• Utilize College tools and resources, including the Learning Management System and Disability Services software, to support teaching activities as appropriate.
• Participate in department meetings, curriculum revision, course assessment, program assessment, and program review.
• Engage in regular professional growth activities, remain current in the field, and maintain current credentials or licensures as required by the program.
• Participate in service to the college, including participating in College committees, taskforces, peer teams, or other activities.
• Provide meaningful, professional service to the community, businesses, public agencies, and other organizations.
• Perform other essential job functions as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• Teach mathematics courses in both the STEM path and Quantitative Reasoning path, as well as Career and Technical program applied mathematics courses.
• Employ active learning…