Adjunct Faculty Pool - Mathematics
Motlow, Memphis, TN, United States
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open‑access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.
We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Adjunct Faculty Pool – Mathematics
Employee Classification:
Faculty
Institution:
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department:
Mathematics
Campus Location:
STCC – Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary
This is a part‑time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Department of Mathematics. This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for part‑time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term‑by‑term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer.
Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re‑apply each year.
At the time of application, applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, references list, statement of teaching philosophy, and an unofficial transcript.
Instructors are responsible for coordinating, planning, preparing, and presenting materials in combined lecture/laboratory courses. Instructors are responsible for performing assigned duties during day, evening or weekend classes on any assigned Southwest Tennessee Community College campus and ensuring that assigned classes are held as scheduled. Additional related activities include instructional counseling, academic advising, committee service, participation in college‑wide faculty training or professional programs and participation in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.
Faculty are required to maintain office hours for performing academic advising for students, assist students with course‑related problems outside of the classroom (tutoring), and other course related duties. Instructors must maintain accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
Students must be informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
In addition, instructors may participate in program and curriculum review, student learning outcome initiatives and curriculum improvements. Instructors may perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Department Chair.
Job Duties
Prepare and deliver instruction on topics in Mathematics.
Compile, administer, evaluate, and grade students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; keep students informed about their progress through prompt grading of papers and other work.
Develop curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Maintain office hours for students seeking academic advice, assist in student recruitment and retention, and assist students with course‑related problems outside of the classroom.
Maintain accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
Attend all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Participate in departmental and college committees; provide outreach service to the community.
May perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head/Dean.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited institution or Master’s Degree with 18 hours of graduate‑level coursework in mathematics.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the community college level is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to convey complex mathematical concepts to an ever‑growing student population.
Possess the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms and use technology for lecture and online instruction.
Prepare course materials such as homework assignments and deliver lecture and online instruction according to an approved course syllabus.
Compile, administer, and grade assigned coursework fairly and consistently and keep students informed about their progress through prompt grading of examinations and other work.
Manage student records and carry out the mission of the college or department.
Application Requirements
Resume.
Cover letter.
Unofficial transcript.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
The Tennessee Board of Regents does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
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We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Adjunct Faculty Pool – Mathematics
Employee Classification:
Faculty
Institution:
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department:
Mathematics
Campus Location:
STCC – Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary
This is a part‑time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Department of Mathematics. This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for part‑time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term‑by‑term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer.
Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re‑apply each year.
At the time of application, applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, references list, statement of teaching philosophy, and an unofficial transcript.
Instructors are responsible for coordinating, planning, preparing, and presenting materials in combined lecture/laboratory courses. Instructors are responsible for performing assigned duties during day, evening or weekend classes on any assigned Southwest Tennessee Community College campus and ensuring that assigned classes are held as scheduled. Additional related activities include instructional counseling, academic advising, committee service, participation in college‑wide faculty training or professional programs and participation in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.
Faculty are required to maintain office hours for performing academic advising for students, assist students with course‑related problems outside of the classroom (tutoring), and other course related duties. Instructors must maintain accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
Students must be informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
In addition, instructors may participate in program and curriculum review, student learning outcome initiatives and curriculum improvements. Instructors may perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Department Chair.
Job Duties
Prepare and deliver instruction on topics in Mathematics.
Compile, administer, evaluate, and grade students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; keep students informed about their progress through prompt grading of papers and other work.
Develop curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Maintain office hours for students seeking academic advice, assist in student recruitment and retention, and assist students with course‑related problems outside of the classroom.
Maintain accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
Attend all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Participate in departmental and college committees; provide outreach service to the community.
May perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head/Dean.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Statistics from an accredited institution or Master’s Degree with 18 hours of graduate‑level coursework in mathematics.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the community college level is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to convey complex mathematical concepts to an ever‑growing student population.
Possess the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms and use technology for lecture and online instruction.
Prepare course materials such as homework assignments and deliver lecture and online instruction according to an approved course syllabus.
Compile, administer, and grade assigned coursework fairly and consistently and keep students informed about their progress through prompt grading of examinations and other work.
Manage student records and carry out the mission of the college or department.
Application Requirements
Resume.
Cover letter.
Unofficial transcript.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
The Tennessee Board of Regents does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
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