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Mathematics Learning Skills Specialist

Filing Deadline: February 26, 2004

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Responsible for teaching self-paced mathematics courses in a laboratory setting. Typical courses include pre-algebra, elementary and intermediate algebra and supplemental lab courses for more advanced math lecture courses. May be assigned additional collegiate courses such as trigonometry, pre-calculus, statistics, calculus or linear algebra in a non-laboratory setting. Participate in curriculum development and implementation of technology in the classroom and lab. Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a full time faculty member, including, but not limited: teaching all scheduled classes; following the course outline; keeping accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and progress; 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. Assignment may include day and evening classes, and weekend classes.

This is a 35-hour per week assignment, including 24 hours per week of instruction in the learning skills center with the balance of time devoted to preparation, committee work, and normal faculty duties.

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 Degree in mathematics or applied mathematics OR a Bachelor's Degree in mathematics or applied mathematics and Master's Degree in statistics, physics, or mathematics education OR the equivalent from an accredited institution. (Equivalency consideration requires completion of a District form for Committee review.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*

  • Experience teaching mathematics.
  • Knowledge of the use of computers in the mathematics curriculum.
  • Familiarity with software such as Mathematica, Maple, Minitab, or Academic Systems.
  • 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 12, 2004. Annual starting salary range: $42,226 to $59,983 based on 177 days (placement dependent upon educational background and appropriate full-time teaching 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(s). Unofficial transcripts or legible copies are acceptable.
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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 (2/26/04). 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.