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Math Instructor
05-Jan-15 02:35 PM
URL: http://www.mpc.edu/employment
Company / Organization: Monterey Peninsula College
Type: Full-time
City: Monterey
State or Country if outside US: CA
Application Deadline: 20-Feb-15
Description:
Requirements:
Point of Contact: Andrea Bozant
Attachment: download
URL: http://www.mpc.edu/employment
Company / Organization: Monterey Peninsula College
Type: Full-time
City: Monterey
State or Country if outside US: CA
Application Deadline: 20-Feb-15
Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching three or more mathematics courses which equal 15 teaching load units each semester, and may include courses ranging from basic skills math through engineering calculus, linear algebra, differential equations and statistics. Assignments may include both day and evening courses at the Monterey campus, Marina Education Center, other sites in the community, as well as online instruction. As a fulltime faculty member in the Mathematics Department, the successful candidate must be an effective teacher whose focus is on student learning. The candidate must attend and actively engage in Math department meetings and other campus committees and interact collegially with members of the campus community.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
The successful candidate will also:
Use and develop a variety of effective teaching and assessment methods including the
use of computers and information technology to engage student interest and support a
variety of learning styles.
Evaluate student work using clear criteria relevant to the course content and learning
objectives.
Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e., grades,
syllabi, attendance reports).
Participate in Mathematics department schedule development process.
Develop curriculum and participate in the program review processes.
Engage in activities that enhance the department’s rapport with area high schools,
colleges and businesses.
Participate in faculty recruitment.
Hold required office hours and attend division meetings.
Carry out collegial responsibilities including, but not limited to, institutional committee
assignments, student recruitment and retention, and participation in shared governance
committees and campus life activities.
Communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues (within discipline and collegewide)
on matters regarding course offerings, programs, and activities that would
enhance the development of the department and college.
Continue professional development and remain current in the field through course work,
conferences, workshops, and other appropriate means.
Perform duties described in Board policy, the Faculty Handbook, the MPCTA Contract,
and as assigned at the Monterey campus, the Education Center at Marina, online, and/or
other designated locations.
WORK SCHEDULE / SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Anticipated Starting Compensation
Starting at $51,97170,474 annually, based on documented education and experience. In
addition to the base salary, the successful candidate can also earn an annual Doctoral stipend
of $2,850 or an annual multiple Masters’ stipend of $2,021, if applicable. In addition, the
District provides an excellent fringe benefits package, including medical and dental coverage
for employees and dependents, and a vision plan, life insurance and longterm disability
benefits for the employee only. Retirement is the State Teachers’ Retirement System.
Participation in tax deferred plans is available.
Assignment & Anticipated Start Date
The assigned work year is 175.5 days per academic year. The assignment will include 15
teaching load units (TLUs) plus five office hours per week. The selected candidate will
participate in campuswide events beginning the week of August 17, 2015.
Application Deadline
A completed application and supplemental materials must be submitted online by February 20,
2015. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or
restart the recruitment at any time.
Application Procedures
To be considered for review, applicants must submit the following application materials online:
Completed Online District Application including the Diversity
Statement and Supplemental Questions?
A cover letter addressing the listed desirable qualifications and personal and
professional qualities?
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae?
Unofficial Transcripts from accredited colleges of Bachelor’s degree and all advanced
degrees and coursework. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the American
Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (http://www.aacrao.org/) at
the applicant’s expense?
13 current letters of recommendation relevant to this position (attached as separate
.pdf files? one file per letter)?
A list of all courses taught (including descriptive names, dates, and schools)?
A list of all subjects tutored (including dates and schools)?
A list of all upper division mathematics courses taken (including title, college, date,
and grade earned)?
A list of all graduate level mathematics courses taken (including title, college, date,
and grade earned)?
An intermediate algebra exam. This exam should be written by the candidate,
appropriate to use as is inclass, and onehour in length?
An integral calculus exam from the second semester of a three semester calculus
series. This exam should be written by the candidate, appropriate to use as is inclass,
and one-hour in length.To apply for this position, please go to www.mpc.edu/employment and click on the link for “Full Time Faculty and Administrator Positions.” Click on the job title for full details about the position. Additionally you will see an “apply” button on the right hand side.
You will be required to create a user account. If you already have a user account with another NeoGov employer, you will be able to use your existing account login information. Please complete all the required components of the application including uploading of your transcripts and various other documents. Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Please upload your materials as .pdf files and use file names that clearly reflect the contents of each attachment.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Andrea Bozant
Human Resources Department
Monterey Peninsula College
8316463038
abozant@mpc.edu
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics*
OR
Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Masters in statistics, physics, or mathematics
education
OR
A California Community College Instructor Credential (valid for life) in the subject matter
OR
The equivalent. To select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of
qualified applicants, Monterey Peninsula College recognizes that candidates may have
attained expertise through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education,
experience, and other accomplishments may be judged by the District as equivalent to
the above qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such
equivalent qualifications are encouraged to download and complete an equivalency
application from the employment web page and submit/attach the completed form to the
employment application along with appropriate documentation of your qualifications?
AND
Commitment to community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and
services for culturally, socioeconomically, ethnically, and academically diverse students
and students with disabilities? personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity
in a multicultural environment? awareness of and commitment to the needs of nontraditional
and/or reentry students with diverse abilities and interests.
*Note: Graduate students currently working on a Master’s degree are encouraged to apply,
with the understanding that the degree must be completed and confirmed by July 1, 2015.
Personal and Professional Qualities:
1. Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance
student success at community colleges?
2. Excellent interpersonal skills?
3. Ability to work effectively with community groups and campus organizations?
4. Effective oral and written communication skills?
5. Ability to meet the needs of community college learners with diverse backgrounds and a
wide range of skills and goals.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated ability to teach transfer level mathematics courses, including statistics at
the community college level. Demonstrated success as a teaching assistant is
acceptable.?
2. Demonstrated ability to teach basic skills level mathematics.
3. Strong academic preparation in mathematics as evidenced by upper division and/or
graduatelevel coursework or certifications.
4. Evidence of a strong commitment to remaining current in the mathematics field and the
profession of teaching.
5. Willingness and ability to work cooperatively with colleagues on matters regarding
course offerings, programs, and activities that would promote mathematics as a field of
study.6. Work experience in applied mathematics or related fields
Point of Contact: Andrea Bozant
Attachment: download