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Job Vacancy Announcement Detail
| Employer: | Northern Marianas College |
| DBA: | Northern Marianas College |
| Address: | P.O. Box 501250 Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands 96950 United States |
| Phone: | 670-234-5498 |
| Other Number: | 670-237-6857 |
| Contact Northern Marianas College via email | |
| Job Vacancy Announcement | JVA |
| JVA Type: | Replacement |
| Island | Saipan |
| FLSA Covered? | Yes, covered |
| DOD related? | Not Indicated |
| PERM related? * | No |
| VEVRAA related? | Not Indicated |
| Original Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Number of Openings Currently Available | 1 |
| Specific Worksite location: | Northern Marianas College |
| Job Classification: | Education, Training, and Library Occupations |
| Job Title: | Instructor, Mathematics |
| Announcement Number: | 14-12-29890 |
| Job Classification: | Education, Training, and Library Occupations |
| Opening Date: | 12/19/2014 |
| Closing Date: | 1/3/2015 |
| Salary Range: | $41527.83 to $42981.3 / Annually |
| Job Title: | Instructor, Mathematics |
| Job Duties: | Nature of the Position: The position is located in the Division of Academic Programs & Services, under the direct supervision of the Chair of the Sciences, Mathematics, Health and Athletics Department. It is charged with the responsibility of assisting the College in fulfilling its educational mission by providing instruction in various mathematics courses. The Department's primary focus is on excellence in teaching and student success. We recognize the value in working collaboratively in order to promote success in the classroom and professional growth. We are looking for faculty to join us in this pursuit. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated instructor to join our team of full-time faculty members and adjunct instructors who has the will and ability to take the initiative and is enthusiastic about improving and enhancing academic performance. Our goal is to have a team of professionals who share a dedication to excellence and who are committed to welcoming and supporting all students. The incumbent is expected to perform with minimal supervision a broad range of instructional and organizational work, including but not necessarily limited to the following: Duties and Responsibilities: • Participates in and contributes to Program Review and Outcomes Assessment (PROA) activities. • Provides high-quality student and internal and external customer service. • Assist the NDU Math Program Coordinator in collecting and reporting data, administering, coordinate and organize orientation, mentorship, and training for NDU adjunct instructors; • Teach a total of 30 credit hours of mathematics courses per academic year (Fall and Spring); • Use a variety of teaching methods designed to enhance student learning, reading and writing proficiency, interpretive abilities, and development of critical thinking skills; • Assists with registration and provides academic advising for Liberal Arts majors and Science majors; • Helps plan and implement events under the direction of the Chair, including administering math placement tests and NDU exit exams; • Prepare and revise curriculum and syllabi for courses taught. Review textbooks and other curricular materials for adoption, recommend books to NMC Library to support courses, and work with the NMC bookstore when ordering textbooks; • Develop, administer, evaluate, and score tests and exams for courses taught; • Evaluate student learning, record and submit course grades, and maintain records of student performance and attendance; • Post and maintain office hours for consultation with students; • Exhibit sensitivity to students’ personal, cultural, and gender differences in a non-threatening learning environment; • Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, conferences, and professional development activities; • Actively and productively participates in ongoing assessment of courses within the employee's areas of expertise, and makes recommendations to the Chair and the department regarding improving student learning outcomes; • Assists the department in developing, implementing, and revising goals and objectives related to areas of expertise. Works cooperatively with other departments and programs in achieving NMC's goals; • Strives continuously to improve teaching effectiveness, program quality, and professional competence. Participates in ongoing departmental efforts to improve curriculum and the teaching-learning environment; • Actively and productively participates in departmental and/or institutional committee work and other college-wide activities; • Actively and productively participates in community activities for College representation, student recruitment, and other purposes of institutional advancement; • Actively and productively participates in faculty meetings, workshops, conferences, and available professional development activities; • Participate in community activities for College representation, student recruitment, and other purposes of institutional advancement, as assigned; • Submit information in the form of monthly reports to the Chair on activities and accomplishments for the departmental monthly reports; • Prepare, revise, update and submit course guides and syllabi for courses taught as required; • Assist the Chair, as requested, by conducting classroom observations of department faculty, both fulltime and adjunct, and submitting written reports of these observations to the Chair for faculty evaluation purposes; • Review the qualifications of adjunct faculty to teach courses within the employee’s areas of expertise, and makes recommendations to the Chair regarding certification and hiring; • Assist the department in developing, revising, and implementing goals and objectives related to areas of expertise. Work cooperatively with other departments and programs in achieving NMC’s goals; • Conduct periodic inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies with other mathematics faculty, in order to inform the Chair when repair or replacement of equipment and acquisition of materials or supplies are needed. Provide information and assistance to the Chair in budget matters relating to the mathematics program; • Strive continuously to improve program quality, teaching effectiveness, and professional competence. Participate in ongoing departmental efforts to improve curriculum and the teaching/learning environment; • Assists the department in developing, revising, and implementing possible math courses; • Develop and maintain for evaluation purposes a Performance Portfolio which documents teaching performance and outcomes, demonstrates involvement and achievement in College and community activities, and reflects continuous professional growth; • Maintain a good working relationship with department personnel and other College employees; • Adhere to College and department policies and procedures; • Perform other duties as requested by department chair. |
| High School Diploma Required? | Undetermined |
| Qualification Requirements: | Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree from a U.S. Department of Education recognized accredited institution in the Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or STEM-related field, Master’ degree AND 18 graduate credit hours in Math-based subjects. The applicant must have the ability to teach a variety of mathematics courses appropriate to undergraduate education. Applicants with teaching experience in the Asia-Pacific region or other international setting may also be given preference. Applicants with the following qualities or experience may be preferred: a) Formal professional experience in mathematics/mathematics education and/or physics, b) Three (3) years teaching experience in mathematics/mathematics education at the post-secondary level, c) Teaching experience in developmental or undergraduate college mathematics courses, and d) A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and proven qualities of academic leadership. All post-secondary education degrees must be from a U.S. Department of Education recognized and accredited institution. All faculty candidates must demonstrate their knowledge of the subject matter that they will teach, as well as their abilities to effectively teach in the assigned discipline. All candidates must have a demonstrable ability to work with various College stakeholders in a respectable and collegial manner. |
| Full or Part Time: | Full Time |
| Hours per Week: | 40 |
| Hours per Day: | 8 |
| Payment Frequency: | Bi-Weekly |
| Overtime Available: | No |
| Overtime Rate: | $1.5 - $1.5 |
| Rate x 1.5 per hour Exempted: | No |
| Specify All Payroll Deductions: | |
| Required tools, supplies and Equipment to be provided: | |
| Anticipated starting date of employment: | Not Indicated |
| Anticipated closing date of employment: | Not Indicated |
| Housing Provided: | No |
| Food Provided: | No |
| Transportation required: | No |
| If transportation is required, daily transportation to and from the worksite(s) will be provided to the workers. Daily pick-up place(s) will be at: | |
| Fringe Benefits: | |
| Comments: | How to Apply: Employment application forms are available at the Human Resources Office of the College and a pdf. file can be downloaded from our website: http://www.marianas.edu using Adobe Acrobat. Please submit the following documents to the HR Office: Complete Employment Application Form, Authorization for Release of Prior Employment Information/Consent to Background Check, Copies of all required/preferred degree/diplomas, and Copies of transcripts of all required/preferred degrees/diplomas (except high school). Optional: Cover Letter and Resume (Does not substitute for content that should be on the Employment Application). In your cover letter, please explain your teaching philosophy and describe your potential to contribute to the diverse NMC family and its mission. Finally, please provide examples of recent scholarly work. Failure to submit all these documents by the closing date will be acknowledged as incomplete and will be denied for consideration. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification (I-9) document form upon hire. NOTICE: NMC perpetually solicits applications for part-time/adjunct faculty in all teaching disciplines. Qualified individuals interested in teaching (online or on-site) are encouraged to apply. All applicants must include transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions attended, together with a resume and a completed and signed application for consideration. |