Assistant Professor Mathematics, Tenure Track

Assistant Professor Mathematics, Tenure Track

Job
Posting Date:
January 26, 2024

Start Date:

Fall 2024

Schedule:

32 weeks (Fall & Winter Semesters)
Compensation:
Consistent with Faculty Association contract (Page #109)
Benefits:
Full Time

Reports to:

Associate Dean, School of STEM
Posting Closes:
February 27, 2024

GRCC is seeking faculty who possess an interest in serving and retaining students from a broad range of ages, cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek applicants who are also committed to closing equity gaps; engaged in and develop innovative teaching strategies; effectively assess student learning outcomes; demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development; and provide service to our students, the college, and our community ulty members are responsible to GRCC and to each other for the successful completion of departmental work, as well as associated with the School of Science, Technology, and Engineering and GRCC as a whole.

In addition to the major position responsibilities, it is expected that faculty demonstrate outstanding communication skills, collaborate effectively, use personal initiative to overcome obstacles and work efficiently to meet deadlines, and be committed to the ongoing systemic changes needed to ensure the increased recruitment, inclusion, retention, and completion of traditional populations, non‑traditional populations, and historically underserved populations. In an environment where innovation is valued, each faculty member will take responsibility to perform their work in a manner consistent with both the letter and the spirit of GRCC values.

• Teach corequisite and standalone courses ranging from pre‑algebra to differential equations including math for liberal arts majors to a diverse student population.
• Participate fully as a member of the Mathematics Department in such activities as curriculum development, evaluation and revision, committee membership, textbook selection, and department meetings.
• Engage in professional development activities and maintain expertise in the field of mathematics and the teaching of mathematics.
• Advise students on curriculum and academic programs as appropriate.
• Contribute to student retention strategies to increase recruitment, inclusion, retention, and completion.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the Department and the College, by participating in team‑based committee work, departmental planning, and other discipline related and college related activities.
• Support the Department and College through other work normally expected of faculty members.
• Demonstrate commitment to a learner centered environment.
• Support the courses at all GRCC locations (Lakeshore Campus, Middle College locations, High School Partnership locations).
• Adhere to the standards and requirements expressed in the Faculty Contract.
• Foster an equity‑minded learning environment which advances inclusion, reduces equity gaps and promotes diversity and belonging of all students.

• Master’s Degree in Mathematics or closely related field (e.g., Statistics, Operations Research, or Mechanical Engineering) with at least 18 credits of graduate‑level mathematics or closely related coursework required.

• A minimum of one year full‑time teaching experience in Mathematics at the college or university level required; the equivalent part‑time or adjunct teaching time will be considered as having met the minimum.
• Two years full‑time teaching experience in Mathematics at the college or university level preferred.
• Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills preferred.
• Experience working with a variety of learning methodologies preferred.
• Experience developing equity‑minded learning environments preferred.

• Appropriate technology required to perform the duties of the position.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.

• An understanding of and appreciation for…