Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor in Mathematics

Employee Classification: CC Faculty TT/TN 9m

College/Division: ALCC Alamogordo CC

Department: 920070-ALCC REG ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Alamogordo Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate With Experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: New Mexico State University Alamogordo is seeking an Instructor to Assistant Professor of Mathematics, full-time, 9-month, tenure track. Provide 30-credit hours per academic year (15-cr per fall and spring semesters) of classroom instruction in the following Math subjects: College Algebra; Statistics; Calculus for Biological & Management Sciences; Trigonometry; Calculus (all levels), and other Math courses that may be revised or developed. Will develop online courses based on Quality Matters Standards and develop teaching materials, such as PowerPoint lectures and labs, as needed. In addition to normal class hours, may teach weekends, evenings, virtual, online classes, and off-campus as assigned. Advise students as needed; Participate in professional development activities, various committee assignments, local community service, and conduct on-going assessment of courses. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Classification Summary:
The faculty member’s responsibilities include providing instruction, use of a learning management system (currently CANVAS), providing instruction for lecture, lab, internships and/or clinical classes. The instruction provided must be compliant with the New Mexico Common Core class requirements, regulations, policies and industry best practices, where applicable. Education and experience requirements include a minimum of a Master’s degree in related field (or level of education required for the program). The faculty member is responsible for developing and maintaining strong partnerships with appropriate community stakeholders in support of new course development and college improvement initiatives. This individual promotes NMSU-Alamogordo’s mission by providing quality learning opportunities within the diverse service area.

Classification Standard Duties:
• Provide 15-credit hours of instruction per fall and spring semesters.
• Maintain an on-campus presence, as required by policy and supervisory requirements.
• Position responsibilities require leadership in both academic and/or workforce areas and includes meeting student retention goals.
• Participate in educational planning, student orientation and recruiting events, convocation, graduation, and other campus-wide or division/departmental events, as assigned by supervisor or Chief Academic Officer (CAO).
• Evaluate processes, subject matter area courses, and student performance.
• Motivate and advise students.
• Participate in the development and instruction of class/lab/simulation courses, selection of textbooks and educational resources, development of syllabi, course-level and program assessment and curricular revisions/changes.
• Provide instruction in courses, labs, clinical and college and community activities that may be scheduled during the weekday, evenings, or weekends, depending on institutional needs. The potential exists for summer and overload instruction at additional compensation.
• Participate as a member or chair on various committees and task forces.
• Identify and communicate the need for supplies and equipment to meet program needs and goals.
• Participate in professional development activities as assigned or personally identified.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
• Participate in course and program assessment and the program review process.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Master's Degree or higher in mathematics, engineering, or a closely related field. Degree must be awarded by the date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to teach face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Understanding of the community college mission and philosophy.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use Windows and/or Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide 15-credit hours of instruction per fall and spring semesters.
• Maintain an on-campus presence, as required by policy and supervisory requirements.
• Position responsibilities require leadership in both academic and/or workforce areas and include meeting student retention goals.
• Participate in educational planning, student orientation and recruiting events, convocation, graduation, and other campus-wide or division/departmental events, as assigned by supervisor or CAO.
• Evaluate processes, subject matter area courses, and student performance.
• Motivate and advise students.
• Participate in the development and instruction of class/lab/simulation courses, selection of textbooks and educational resources, development of syllabi, course-level and program assessment and curricular revisions/changes.
• Provide instruction in courses, labs, clinical and college and community activities that may be scheduled during the weekday, evenings, or weekends, depending on institutional needs. The potential exists for summer and overload instruction at additional compensation.
• Participate as a member or chair on various committees and task forces.
• Identify and communicate the need for supplies and equipment to meet program needs and goals.
• Participate in professional development activities as assigned or personally identified.
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
• Participate in course and program assessment and the program review process.
• Obtain and maintain required licensure and/or certifications in subject matter fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to adapt to a modern learning environment, including online quality assurance
• Three years teaching experience at the higher education level.
• Ability to work effectively with other faculty members and administration.
• Community college or university teaching experience and an understanding of the community college mission, function, and philosophy.
• Demonstrated interest in working with the community
• Record of teaching excellence
• Experience with the online learning design standards, Quality Matters
• Prior experience with student success initiatives
• Demonstrated experience with student learning assessment and program assessment.

Special Requirements of the Position
• Flexible hours in order to participate in student orientation and recruiting events, convocation, graduation, and other campus-wide or division/departmental events, as assigned by their supervisor or CAO (Chief Academic Officer).
• Maintain an on-campus presence, as required by policy and supervisory requirements.

Department Contact: Greg Hillis, 575-439-3768, ghillis@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Work schedule will be based on class schedules.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.