Instructor - Mathematics jobs in Kansas

Central Christian College of Kansas
Job Description: Visiting Instructor – Mathematics

Department: Natural Sciences

Direct Supervisor: Division Chair and Chief Academic Officer

Effective Date: August 1, 2023

Status: Full-time (12 months), Exempt

Location: McPherson, KS

JOB SUMMARY

This individual is responsible for organizing and facilitating undergraduate courses in alignment with

identified outcomes and assessment data, participating on appropriate committees, advising students,

and participating in other faculty related assignments. Specific teaching responsibilities include facilitating

coursework in chemistry, the physical sciences, and mathematics, with a specific emphasis on facilitating

students taking science and math to meet general education requirements. Typically this incudes classes

such as algebra, general chemistry, physics, general math, and statistics. The average teaching load for

faculty is equivalent to 24 semester credit hours of instruction, in organized residential classes, each nine-

month academic year, in addition to advising and institutional service.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Graduate or terminal degree in a field related to the Natural Sciences, with a minimum of 18 hours

in mathematics of quantitative reasoning

At least one year of teaching experience at the high school and/or college level; experience in

online learning and engagement preferred

Must be able to relate and communicate with teenagers, young adults, and adults

Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred

DUTIES

Teaching & Advising (80%):

Responsible for delivering the knowledge, skills, and experiences each student needs to

successfully achieve course learning outcomes as outlined in the course syllabus

Create, post, and articulate course learning outcomes or objectives in order to ensure student

understanding of course learning objectives and expectations

Create and post a course syllabus and a class schedule for each class

Create course curriculum, course handouts, lectures, labs, presentations, and other materials

required to deliver course information

Create course rubrics to reliably assess each student’s performance related to the course’s

learning objectives and to identify areas for student improvement

Set “office hours” and other times to answer questions and assist students to better understand

the material in one-on-one or small group sessions

Ensure all classes and other scheduled responsibilities such as office hours and meetings happen

at their designated time

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Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and

submit grades and records by established deadlines

Assist advisees to develop educational and career goals and seek information necessary to

achieve those goals

Meet a minimum of once a semester with advisees to review educational, graduation, and

career progress to effectively meet the advisee needs

Assist advisees to enroll in needed classes

Provide academic mentorship and pastoral guidance in relation to the mission of the College

Service, Professional Development, and Administrative (20%):

Serve on college committees and appointed or elected offices

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including licensure and/or accreditation

Support student co-curricular activities, including advising student clubs as necessary

Uphold the mission of the College and abide by College related values and standards

Prepare and execute an annual professional development program

Maintain expertise in field by reading, conducting research, attending seminars, webinars,

workshops, and classes for self-improvement and/or professional enhancement

Maintain membership involvement in relevant professional organizations

Assist the department and College to recruit, enroll, and retain students who are a good fit for

our culture, mission, and vision

Evaluate and revise curriculum, course materials, and delivery methods as changes in the field

and teaching environments warrant

Administer appropriate assessment protocol, recoding data and using data to inform

departmental and campus enhancements

Review, evaluate, and revise textbooks and curriculum in conjunction with other department

members to enhance student academic and career success

Attend all required college events such as commencement, faculty meetings, in-service

workshops, etc.

Perform other appropriate and reasonably required duties as assigned by your supervisor

Contribute to the support and implementation of the College’s Strategic Plan and participate in

shared governance.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, political

affiliation, marital status, parental status, or military or veteran status. As a Christian college, affiliated

with the Free Methodist Church of North America, the College asserts its right to employ persons who

subscribe to the intent, mission, Statement of Faith, and Core Values of the College, as well as the lifestyle

expectations articulated in the Free Methodist Book of Discipline (Para. 3000-3430; 2011).