MESA STATE COLLEGE
WESTERN COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE - BISHOP CAMPUS
Grand Junction, Colorado
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
POSITION TITLE: Instructor of Mathematics (Developmental)
DURATION OF CONTRACT: 185 day, full-time
EXPECTED STARTING DATE: Est. August 12, 2008
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Teaching developmental mathematics
courses; providing leadership to and working with other faculty
and staff on assessing outcomes of developmental courses and on
developing new methods for improving student success; recruiting
and advising students; participating in the activities of the
mathematics department including revising and evaluating curricula;
serving on departmental, division, and college-wide committees;
and performing other duties related to a full-time faculty position.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's Degree in Mathematics
or related field. In addition, the following core skills are required:
demonstrated involvement in support of diversity, demonstrated
ability to respond to and work with multiple constituencies, and
demonstrated computer literacy, including instructional applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: College level teaching experience
in developmental mathematics. Candidates should demonstrate leadership
and a teaching philosophy attuned to current trends in developmental
mathematics education and reform. Knowledge of and experience
with activity-based learning, appropriate use of graphing calculators
and other technology, collaborative exercises, use of manipulatives,
writing in mathematics, and ability to foster development of problem
solving and critical thinking skills should be evident. Familiarity
with current methods of improving success of adult students in
developmental math (such as self-paced, modular instruction; online
software support; and walk-in math labs) is highly recommended.
A commitment to the use of new technologies and pedagogy, and
knowledge of and dedication to the mission of the community college
is essential.
SALARY: Salary commensurate with education and experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position open until filled. To ensure
consideration, submit completed application material by May 1,
2008.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit completed Mesa State College/Western
Colorado Community College job application and WCCC supplemental
form (available at http://www.mesastate.edu/wccc/Forms/ApplicationForEmployment_Faculty.doc
), cover letter, resume and three professional references
with phone numbers and email address to:
Instructor of Mathematics (Developmental) Search
Mesa State College Human Resources
1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
970/248-1820; 970/248-1061 fax
Mesa State College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer, committed to a culturally diverse staff & student
body.
Western Colorado Community
College
Bishop Campus, 2508 Blichmann
Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 255-2600 or (888) 455-2617
wccc@mesastate.edu
