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Online Part-Time Faculty-Mathematics (AY 20/21)

Employer
Blinn College
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 26, 2020

Posting Details

VEVRRA Federal Contractor - Priority referral protected veterans requested.

Requisition Number 2020022F Position Title Online Part-Time Faculty-Mathematics (AY 20/21) Salary Range Per part-time faculty salary schedule DBM Rating n/a Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 08/24/2020 Campus Distance Education Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours As defined by institution
Objective

To perform the day-to-day operations of the Mathematics instructional program as an online instructor.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Evaluates students’ performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
• Assists in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possesses a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Complete and maintain online training requirements.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be Quality Matters credentialed, with IYOC -Improving Your Online
Course or APPQMR -Applying the QM Rubric certification.

College/University online teaching experience required.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration and students.

Ability to instruct students while achieving the course learning objectives.

Preferred Experience and Training

College face-to-face teaching experience preferred

Training or coursework in mathematics pedagogy

Quality Matters Training

Ph.D., M.S., or M.A. in Mathematics

Physical Requirements Required Degree, License or Certifications

Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics or statistics. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university.

Special Notes To Applicants

This is a perpetual job posting. Applications are accepted at any time; however, a position may or may not be currently available.

Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application. Official transcripts will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College (c/o Dean of Business & Mathematics), PO Box 6030, Bryan, TX 77805). Additionally, transcripts may be sent electronically to charlesm.smith@blinn.edu.

Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three references must be included in resume or CV.

A short teaching demonstration will be scheduled if an applicant is scheduled for review.

Credentials

The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL -X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory.

Quick Link http://employment.blinn.edu/postings/8779 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in mathematics? (Per Blinn College Credential Guidelines, graduate hours in mathematics may not include Mathematics Education courses or courses whose titles, descriptions, or content reference K-12, teaching, or how to teach, etc.)
    • Yes, I have at least 18 graduate-level hours in mathematics content.
    • No
  2. * The criteria for accreditation adopted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) require all faculty teaching college-level courses have “at least 18 graduate hours in their teaching field(s) and hold a Master’s degree or higher.” If you have a Master’s degree in mathematics, please list the title and course number of each graduate course that may be applied to the 18 hours required in your teaching field. (Per Blinn College Credential Guidelines, graduate hours in mathematics may not include Mathematics Education courses or courses whose title, descriptions, or content reference K-12, teaching, or how to teach, etc.) Please list the courses here as well as attach a transcript(s) at the end of this application.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called “sponsorship” for an employment-based visa status.
    • No
    • Yes
  4. * Are you employed full time in an overtime eligible position at another state agency or institution of higher education? Do you plan to continue your full time employment if hired at Blinn College?
    • Yes I am in an overtime eligible position and Yes I plan to continue
    • Yes I am in a n overtime eligible position and No I do not plan on continuing
    • No I am not in an overtime eligible position and Yes I plan to continue
    • No I am not in an overtime eligible position and No I do not plan on continuing
  5. * What experience do you have in creating online courses? Please list any certifications, distinctions, and/or training you have received.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Which, if any, of the Quality Matters certifications do you hold?
    • I do not hold any Quality Matters certifications
    • IYOC - Improving Your Online Course
    • APPQMR - Applying the QM Rubric
    • Other
  7. * Do you have college or secondary teaching experience other than as a teaching assistant?
    • Yes, I have more than 3 years of college teaching experience.
    • Yes, I have 1-3 years of college teaching experience.
    • Yes, I have more than 3 years of secondary teaching experience.
    • Yes, I have 1-3 years of secondary teaching experience.
    • No, my teaching experience is only as a teaching assistant.
    • No, I have no teaching experience.
  8. * Please list the title and course number of all mathematics and statistics courses you have taught and for what length of time. (i.e. - MATH 1314 (College Algebra), 5 semesters)

    (Open Ended Question)

  9. * From the choices provided, please list all modalities in which you have taught: Face-to-Face, Web Enhanced, Blended/Hybrid, Online, Flipped Classroom, Accelerated.

    (Open Ended Question)

  10. * What is your teaching philosophy? Please copy and paste your teaching philosophy here as well as attach it at the end of this application.

    (Open Ended Question)

  11. * Are you a veteran? If yes, please upload a copy of your DD214 in the optional documents.
    • Yes
    • No
  12. * Are you an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty? If yes, please upload a copy of your DD1300 in the optional documents.
    • Yes
    • No
  13. * Are you a veteran’s surviving spouse who has not remarried? If yes, please upload a copy of your DD1300 in the optional documents.
    • Yes
    • No
  14. * Are you claiming Veteran's employment preference? (See website for definition: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf)
    • Yes
    • No
  15. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Advertisement (specify in next question below)
    • Blinn employment site
    • Word of Mouth
    • Internet Site (specify in next question below)
    • Indeed
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • HERC
    • TACC
    • Other (specify in next question below)
  16. * If in the previous question you selected 'Advertisement', 'Internet Site', or 'Other', please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1
  4. Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
  1. Unofficial Other Transcripts 1
  2. Unofficial Other Transcripts 2
  3. Unofficial Other Transcripts 3
  4. Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2
  5. Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript
  6. Curriculum Vitae
  7. License
  8. Portfolio/Work Sample
  9. Other Document 1
  10. Other Document 2
  11. DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference)
  12. DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)


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