Mathematics Instructor (2 Positions Available) (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

San Mateo County Community College District

1. Teach courses from arithmetic through differential equations
2. Assist in curriculum assessment and revisions and new course development
3. Participate in the development and/or selection of course materials, equipment and technology that will enhance the math offerings of the department
4. Consult with students during regularly scheduled office and lab hours
5. Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies and curricula
6. Participate as a member of department, division, and college committees
7. Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs

• Masters degree or above in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelors in either of the above AND Masters or above in statistics, physics, or mathematics education OR the equivalent (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity minded-practice both within and outside of the classroom

1. Have recent successful experience in teaching mathematics
2. Have a professional level of mathematical competence and the ability to teach the full range of community college courses in mathematics, ranging from arithmetic to linear algebra and differential equations
3. Have recent successful experience in teaching in community college

1. An understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of this community college
2. A commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of this community college
3. A commitment to staying current with developments in mathematics, mathematics education, and pedagogy in mathematics
4. The ability:

• to motivate students to develop higher-order thinking skills
• organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students abilities, levels of preparation, and learning styles
• to use teaching methods that engage students in reading and writing mathematics
• to encourage students to become self-regulated learners
• to use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter
• to ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring of student progress
• to use and teach use of appropriate technology
• to develop instructional learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing students achievement of these outcomes

1. The ability and desire to work collaboratively with other teachers, including those in other departments to enhance instruction, curriculum, and student success
2. Commitment to professional responsibilities outside of the classroom through enthusiastic contributions to department, division, and college activities
3. The ability to organize and facilitate projects involving faculty, staff, and/or students
4. The ability to communicate plans, needs, or outcomes in professional and effective written and oral communication

• Experience and skill in facilitating active learning, discussion, and peer-instruction within mathematics lecture courses, while fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all students, regardless of their backgrounds
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to critically examine and remediate ones instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized, LGBTQIA+, and other disproportionately impacted students, including being comfortable having conversations about race, racism, and LGBTQIA+ issues. Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus
• Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive teaching in math
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within math courses and classrooms
• Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution designation for institutional, departmental and instructional practices

• In your experience, what are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized by racial and socio-economic barriers?
• Think of the most successful class you have taught. What were the key factors in creating that success for racially-minoritized and other underserved students?
• Describe how your teaching philosophy and practice engage and support students from diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Please provide an example.

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

About San Mateo County Community College District

San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on “Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.”

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