Mathematics - Adjunct Faculty - Marion Technical College : Job Details

The Student is....The most important person at MTCWithout students, there would be no need for our positions.....not a cold enrollment statistic,But a flesh and blood human being with feelingsand emotions like our own. ...not someone to be tolerated so we can do our thing.The student is our thing.POSITIONSUMMARYTo provide instruction, be accessible as assigned for student conferences (i.e. immediately prior to and followingclass sessions or by appointment), and maintain adequate and accurate academic performance and attendance records of students - all under the direction of the department dean or representative.ESSENTIALJOB DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Respond to inquiries from students, College employees andcustomers while maintaining standards of confidentiality and privacy, in atimely manner. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the College, FERPA,student records, and any other protected documentation.2. Teach approved courses using applied learning methods inaccordance with the course objectives, the established syllabus, the scheduleof classes, and other College and program requirements. Instruct in a varietyof learning environments, both on and off campus, which may include web-based,high schools, and other sites. 3. Demonstrate ability and expertise in one's discipline and enthusiasm and creativity in teaching to create an environment that motivates students to learn. Manage the classroom and maintain records including preparing and updating course syllabi, course materials, technology, and web-based courses. 4. Work with other faculty and the administration in carrying out allinstructional procedures and willingness to follow procedures, both at on- andoff-campus locations.5. Maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, etc. and academicperformance of students. Maintain accurate records and possess strongorganizational skills. Flexibility to meet academic classroom schedules andoff-campus sites. Maintain user proficiency for software programs, systems, anddatabases used by the College.6. Ability to teach lecture and laboratory courses and operatelaboratory equipment. Monitor safety practices within the classroom andlaboratory.7. Attend organizational, orientation, or training meetings heldpreceding or during each academic term and departmental meetings wheneverfeasible.QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in Mathematics, Applied Math, Math Teaching, Statistics, or related discipline required; or master's degree with eighteen graduate semester hours in Mathematics required. Higher education teaching experience preferred. Exhibit excellent English, communication,and writing skills. Proficiency in Microsoft® Office programs (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, and Outlook) with strong computer and related technology skillsrequired. Demonstrate the ability to work independently and complete projectswith minimal direction and oversight. Any combination of work experience,training, and/or education equivalent may be accepted. Willingness to work anirregular schedule as assigned. Candidate must successfully pass a backgroundcheck, prior to and after employment. Valid driver's license or dependabletransportation required.ADASPECIFICATIONSThis position is classified as Faculty and will teach in a wide range of educational venues to provide quality instruction to a diverse student population for the college, primarily in a classroom or office setting. Further information may be obtained from the Office of Human Resources.DISCLAIMERAny other duties deemed appropriate may be assigned - The duties and responsibilities defined above are not an all-inclusive list, but a general summary of typical duties. Individuals in this position may be asked to perform a wide range ofrelated tasks, within the scope of their education or certification, to ensurethat the highest levels of educational services are provided. We all share the responsibility of doingwhatever is required to make Marion Technical College a great place to be - foran education and for a career.APPLICATION INFORMATION Submit cover letter, resume/vita, and three professional references for the position; a single PDF file with all required application materials is preferred in the attach/upload resume section of the application. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIREDAll faculty and adjunct faculty positions require the applicant to submit unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary education degrees in the attach other documents section of the application. If the position requires a licensure or certification, the applicant is required to submit a copy in the attach other documents section of the application. Marion Technical College is an equal opportunity employer.