Assistant Professor, Math (9 Month Tenure Track): Taylor, Hutto and ISDs

Salary

$47,650.00 Annually

Location

516 North Main Street Taylor and 1600 Innovation Blvd Hutto, TX

Job Type

Full-Time (Faculty)

Job Number

00183

Division

Natural Sciences

Department

Math

Opening Date

04/10/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

FLSA

Exempt

Salary Grade

Faculty

Work Schedule

Work is normally performed in an interior/office work environment. Travel to offsite centers may be required. This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.

Description

Benefits

Position Summary & Essential Duties

The following duties, responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties, responsibilities, KSA's, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.

SUMMARY: Under general supervision from the departmental chair, the incumbent teaches courses as scheduled, cultivates a healthy teacher-student relationship, and engages the students in active learning. The incumbent will make recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. The instructor will perform administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS): Master's Degree in Mathematics or Master's Degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Mathematics.

PREFERENCES: Experience teaching in a Community College.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES: Valid Texas Driver License, or ability to obtain one.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, and assignments, and papers as appropriate to discipline.

Administer, compile, and grade examinations as assigned.

Instruct Distance Ed and Dual Credit Courses as assigned.

Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.

Engage students in active learning.

Develop clear and innovative syllabi and course material.

Demonstrate professional written and oral skills in communications with students.

Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.

Incorporate best practices.

Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.

Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.

Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.

Participate in academic/professional organizations.

Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy.

Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.

Integrate a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.

Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the classroom, clinical setting, the department, and the institution.

Supervise and evaluate student performance in simulated and clinical environments.

Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.

Foster collegiality within the department and clinical setting.

Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.

Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/or revision of department instruction/curriculum.

Contribute to growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees.

Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION:

Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non- verbal communications.

Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.

Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.

Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.

Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.

Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.

Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.

Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.

Knowledge of pedagogical practices relevant to discipline.

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.

Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline.

SKILLS:

Possess effective communication skills.

Presentation skills.

ABILITIES:

Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.

Ability to engage students in the learning process.

Ability to enable positive student learning outcomes

Ability to work with a diverse population.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds. Keyboarding and computer use. Use of Audio/Visual equipment or equipment in an instructional setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed in an interior/office work environment. Travel to offsite centers may be required.

HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK: As determined by department chair.

TRS/ORP: TRS or ORP

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None.

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Departmental Chair/Supervisor

TEMPLE COLLEGE BENEFITS

To enhance the employment opportunity you may be seeking, Temple College offers a competitive array of benefit options to select from, some of which are fully paid for by the college. Listed below is a summary of benefits currently offered for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for specific benefits on a pro-rated basis.

MEDICAL AND OPTIONAL INSURANCE COVERAGE BENEFIT OPTIONS

The Medical and optional insurance coverage benefit options listed below are offered through Temple College by the Employees Retirement System (ERS) of Texas. Please visit ERS at https: // www. ers.texas.gov/ for further information.

MEDICAL: Eligible full-time employees can choose from the following medical programs which begin the first day of the month following the 60th day of employment:

HealthSelect of Texas "Blue Cross Blue Shield" (PPO)

Consumer Directed HealthSelect "Blue Cross Blue Shield (HSA)

Medical plans include prescription coverage. Employee medical coverage monthly premiums are fully paid for by the college and the college pays for one-half (1/2) of the cost of dependent care coverage monthly premiums.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS:

Dental (PPO and HMO), Vision, Optional Term Life Insurance, Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Dependent Term Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Texa$aver (457 plan), TexFlex-Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement.

Optional benefits are employee paid but are offered at very competitive rates.

ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE ACCRUALS

ANNUAL LEAVE ACCRUALS:

Regular, full-time twelve (12) month faculty and staff accrue Annual Leave as follows:

Years of Service : 0 through 5

Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) = 8

Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Year) = 96

Years of Service: 6 through 10

Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) =10

Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Year) =120

Years of Service: 10 plus years

Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) =12

Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Year) =144

Annual leave may be accrued up to a limit of 240 hours with special provisions allowing for annual accruals above that limit. Faculty with contracts less than 12 months do not accrue Annual Leave but are provided with 20 hours of personal time per fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE ACCRUALS:

Faculty and Administrative Staff: Accruals of 8 hours per month. Sick Leave may be accrued up to a limit of 1040 total hours. Faculty with contracts less than 12 months will receive accruals during the summer semester if they instruct during that time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HOLIDAYS: Recognized college holidays, in addition to Annual and Sick leave accruals, include Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break, Good Friday, Memorial Day and Independence Day.

PAYROLL: Employees are paid by direct deposit through the last working day of the month. Actual deposits are paid on the last working business day of the month. All benefit deductions are taken at that time.

RETIREMENT: Temple College is one of the few community colleges in the state of Texas to be permitted Federal Social Security deductions. Temple College is a Section 218 employer.

All regular employees are mandated by the Texas State Legislature to enroll in either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) however, ORP participation is based upon position. All faculty members are eligible to participate in either TRS or ORP. A list of ORP providers is available.

Please visit TRS at https: // www. trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx for further information.

Contribution:

Member: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) = 8.0% of annual salary

Employer: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) = 7.75% of member's annual salary

Contribution:

Member: Optional Retirement Program (ORP) = 6.65 % of annual salary

Employer: Optional Retirement Program (ORP) = 6.6% of annual salary

Tax Sheltered Annuities (TSAs) also known as Tax Deferred Annuities (TDAs) are available to all employees who are eligible to participate in the TRS/ORP retirement program and who wish to participate in this program. This participation is voluntary and contributions are made from the employee's salary. A list of providers is available.

MISCELLANEOUS LEAVE: Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Jury Duty, Bereavement, Deteriorating weather, and Military training.

WORKERS COMPENSATION: If an employee is injured on the job, Temple College, through its Worker Compensation Program, pays all authorized hospital, nursing, and physician's fees. Additional benefits may be available.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Regular Schedule:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Summer Schedule:

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Agency

Temple College

Address

 Temple College

2600 South First Street Temple, Texas, 76504

Phone

 254-298-8580

Website

 https:// www. templejc.edu