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MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR

Filing Deadline: February 28, 2003

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Responsible for teaching courses in mathematics which range from pre-collegiate courses, (i.e. arithmetic, elementary and intermediate algebra, plane geometry, and trigonometry) through math for liberal arts, numbers systems, finite math, calculus, statistics, linear algebra, and differential equations. Participate in curriculum development and implementation of computer-assisted mathematics instruction. Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a full-time faculty member, including, but not limited to: teaching all scheduled classes; following the course outline; keeping and submitting accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, progress and grades; posting and maintaining scheduled office hours; developing curriculum; participating in departmental meetings and college-wide activities and committees; and maintaining relationships with feeder schools as well as the business/industry community through our school relations office and personal contact with local firms. Assignment may include day, evening, weekend classes, and duties off the main campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*

  • Must be sensitive to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at-large.
  • A Master's in mathematics or applied mathematics OR
  • A Bachelor's in either of the above AND a Master's in statistics, physics, or mathematics education OR
  • The equivalent from an accredited institution. (Applicants applying for equivalency consideration must submit a District form for Equivalency Committee review.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

  • Experience teaching mathematics to culturally diverse and nontraditional students.
  • Knowledge of the use of computers in the mathematics curriculum.
  • Familiarity with software such as Mathematica, Maple or Minitab.
  • Willingness to incorporate appropriate technology in courses at all levels.
  • Familiarity with graphing calculators.
  • Membership in relevant mathematical organizations.

* Meeting the minimum and/or desired qualifications does not assure any candidate an interview.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Regular, full time, academic, tenure-track position beginning August 2003. Starting salary range: $41,680 to $57,126 per academic year based on 177 days (placement dependent upon educational background and appropriate full-time teaching and counseling experience). District-assisted health and welfare coverage for employee and dependents includes medical, dental, and vision. Life, accident, and income protection insurance premiums are available for the employee only. State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) membership is required. The District participates in contributions to STRS.

All offers of employment are contingent upon approval by the Board of Trustees, receipt of official transcripts verifying the degree stipulated under the minimum qualifications section, employment verification, and any other pertinent documentation.

Individual selected must be fingerprinted and submit to a tuberculosis examination.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants must provide the following items in order to be considered in the initial screening:

  1. A completed application for academic service.
  2. A resume/CV and cover letter.
  3. Transcripts verifying educational requirement. Unofficial transcripts or legible copies are acceptable.
  4. Two letters of recommendation documenting performance within the past five years (dated and signed).
ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED WILL BE
FORWARDED TO SELECTION COMMITTEE.

It is the applicant's responsibility to be sure that all required materials are in the Human Resources office by 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline (2/28/03) to be considered in the initial screening. Submit all application materials together. Applicants submitting incomplete application packets cannot be considered.

All documents included in your application file become the property of the college and will not be returned. Your file for this opening will not be considered for future openings.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

It is the policy of the Hartnell Community College District that no person shall be discriminated against in any employment procedure on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, or disability. The College actively seeks applications from candidates who have multi-cultural experience. Contact the Office of Human Resources and Staff Diversity if you need any special accommodations to complete the application process.