Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor- Mathematics

Position Summary

A Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics is a member of the teaching faculty in the School of Arts & Sciences at Fort Lewis College and will teach 24 credits (6-8 courses) across the undergraduate mathematics curriculum; they are expected to hold regular office hours, attend department meetings, and contribute to discussions regarding curriculum.  

Minimum Qualifications

• For the Visiting Instructor position:  Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education with a minimum of 18 credits of mathematics courses at the graduate level. 
• For the Visiting Assistant Professor position:  Doctorate in Mathematics or Mathematics Education. 
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, with at least one year teaching at post-secondary level. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Good organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks within strict timelines. 
• Familiarity and/or willingness to work with Excel and Office 365 cloud functionalities. 
• Familiarity and/or willingness to work with LaTeX, WeBWorK, Canvas, or other typesetting, online homework, and online course platforms. 
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships across academic units and with other offices on campus. 
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or expertise in remedial or general education mathematics. 
• Experience or expertise in early-college mathematics programs; relevant courses at FLC include pre-algebra through pre-calculus. 
• Experience teaching underrepresented student populations. 

Major Responsibilities

• The teaching load is 24 credits per academic year (6-8 courses). 
• For the Visiting Instructor position:  Courses range across the first-year level mathematics curriculum, including pre-algebra through pre-calculus, general education mathematics, and statistics. 
• For the Visiting Assistant Professor position:  Courses range across the undergraduate mathematics curriculum, including pre-algebra through the calculus sequence and possibly linear algebra or differential equations, general education mathematics, and statistics. 
• Teaching includes preparing class and evaluation materials, delivering lectures, grading, and being available for student questions. 
• Collaborate with colleagues in course curriculum, assessment, and other program-related activities. 
• Aid with development of course materials. 
• Work in drop-in tutor room. 
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities 
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508. 
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). 
• Ability to work in a confined area. 
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. 

 Compensation

The salary is $45,000 for the Visiting Instructor position and $50,000 for the Visiting Assistant Professor position, plus a comprehensive benefits package . Both positions are for the 9-Month academic year.


Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for position
  • Include details regarding how your personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion. “How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?”
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Submit materials as one PDF file via email to:

VisitingInstructor-Search@fortlewis.edu

Application materials received by May 25, 2022, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.