Foundational Mathematics Faculty, Full-Time

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Institution: 
Community College of Philadelphia
 

Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title Foundational Mathematics Faculty, Full-Time
Requisition Number FAC00438
General Description
The Foundational Mathematics Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The Foundational Mathematics Department of Community College of Philadelphia provides a teaching and learning environment that specifically addresses the academic needs of students who are identified as demonstrating developmental levels of mathematics performance. The department is committed to designing and providing instructional methodology and support that will enable students to acquire the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in mastering material presented in future college-level mathematics courses.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development and Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices.

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Specific Responsibilities
  • Teach Developmental Mathematics courses: FNMT 016 Arithmetic, FNMT 017 Elementary Algebra, and FNMT 118 Intermediate Algebra, FNMT 019 Introductory Mathematics, FNMT 141 College Algebra 1.
 
  • Conduct examinations, grade student work, provide academic advising, serve on College committees, and attend all mandatory meetings.
 
  • Working with students from a diverse range of backgrounds, abilities and ages.
 
  • Help lead and actively participate in the department’s efforts to increase student learning outcomes in developmental mathematics by designing curriculum, leading professional development, and writing grants.
 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Community College of Philadelphia.
 
  • Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
 
  • Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students.
 
  • Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems.
 
  • Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students.
 
  • Participation in continual assessment and course updates to ensure excellence in meeting program and student learning outcomes.
 
  • Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.
 
  • Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.
 
  • Commitment to the College’s Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values.
 
  • External and Internal Community Relations: Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students.
 
  • Collaboration: Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems.
 
  • Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students.
 
  • Assessment: Full participation in the assessment of student learning and student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institution levels.
 
  • Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns.
 
  • Leadership and Development: Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success.
 
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master of Mathematics Education degree, or a Master of Education degree with 18 graduate credits in mathematics from a regionally accredited institution, or a Master of Mathematics degree with a proven track record in education and experience in teaching foundational mathematics required or Master’s degree with a proven track record in education and experience teaching foundational mathematics.
 
  • Experience working with students from a diverse range of backgrounds, abilities, and ages required.
 
  • Experience with and commitment to the use of instructional technology.
 
  • Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Community College of Philadelphia.
Preferred Qualifications
 
  • Willingness to cultivate an interdisciplinary perspective with regard to the teaching of mathematics.
 
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
 
  • Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps.
 
  • Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college.
 
  • Bilingual or other language proficiency.
Work Location Main Campus
Benefits
“Success Starts Here” at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most.

Full-time faculty and staff benefits include:
College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance
Tuition remission (for classes at the college)
Forgivable tuition loan (for classes at any accredited academic institution)
403(b) retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5%
Flexible spending accounts

Additional College benefits:
Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years
Spring Break: 1 week in March

For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit: https://www.myccp.online/human-resources/benefits-eligibility

Special Instructions to Applicants
Interested persons should complete an online application.

• Cover letter of interest and CV/resume REQUIRED.
• Name and contact information for three (3) references REQUIRED.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks in accordance with the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community College of Philadelphia is an affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access employer.
 

Community College of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary Grade or Rank Rank 5 or Rank 6
Salary Range  
Job Posting Open Date 10/11/2023
Job Posting Close Date  
Position Type Faculty
Job Category  
Employment Status Full-Time

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you first learn about this employment opportunity?
    • Community College of Philadelphia Website
    • Careerbuilder.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • LinkedIn
    • The Chronicle
    • Job Fair
    • Indeed.com
    • HireVeterans.com
    • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
    • CCP - Faculty Recruiting Event
    • Other
  2. * If your answer to the above question is Other, please note the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have a Master of Mathematics Education degree, or a Master of Education degree with 18 graduate credits in mathematics from a regionally accredited institution, or a Master of Mathematics degree with a proven track record in education and experience in teaching foundational mathematics?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have experience with and commitment to the use of instructional technology?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Ability to demonstrate a knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Community College ofPhiladelphia
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have a willingness to cultivate an interdisciplinary perspective with regard to the teaching of mathematics, and demonstrated commitment to professional development?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Do you have experience teaching diverse student populations and addressing equity gaps?
    • Yes
    • No
  9. * Do you have experience teaching at a community college?
    • Yes
    • No
  10. * Are you bilingual or other language proficiency.
    • yes
    • no

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
  4. References

Optional Documents

  1. Teaching Philosophy
  2. Writing Sample
  3. Letters of Recommendation
  4. Other Document ( See Special Instructions to Applicant)
  5. Resume

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Review of Applicants Begins: 
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Contact Name: 
Shawna Bearden
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