Mathematics faculty member job description

Join The Stony Brook School for the 2023/2024 School Year!

Established in 1922, The Stony Brook School is a co-ed, Christian, college preparatory (grades 7-12) boarding and day school situated on a beautiful 55-acre campus on the north shore of Long Island in New York. The Stony Brook School is known around the world as an institution that prizes both academic rigor and authentic Christian faith. With talented students from around the country and around the globe coming to us from a variety of faith backgrounds, potentially world-changing ministry opportunities abound.

The Stony Brook School is seeking an experienced and innovative educator to teach Mathematics beginning August 2023. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a Christian academic institution as a member of a talented and dedicated faculty. All candidates should have a demonstrable Christian commitment and an educational philosophy that is consistent with The Stony Brook School's mission statement.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related field, with a master's degree strongly preferred
• High energy, high career ambition, and strong ability to connect with teenagers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Eagerness to serve in a faith-based learning environment that emphasizes faithful Christian scholarship and character formation
• Proficiency with technology and a desire to incorporate technology into the classroom
• Ability to differentiate instruction effectively in block periods
• Experience working as part of a collaborative team of teachers
• Ability to interact professionally with parents and school community members
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and lifelong learning
• Desire to contribute to various aspects of school life (advisor, dorm parent, coach, club sponsor)

In addition to the typical teaching load, Stony Brook faculty members contribute to all aspects of boarding school life, including evening and weekend supervisory duties, coaching, chaperoning, proctoring study halls, and overseeing meals. The Stony Brook School particularly seeks candidates who are enthusiastic about possibly living in a dormitory apartment and providing residential life leadership.

What is it like to work for a boarding school?

At The Stony Brook School, we are a community. We are educators passionate about our mission and impacting young lives; lifelong learners and we build lifelong friendships. Imagine walking to work and having lunch with your family; perhaps you will join the Ultimate Frisbee team; workout in our world class gym or take swim lessons - all this and so much more is right on campus and just a short walk from your front door!

Why SBS?

Beyond our mission, we also offer a great place to live and amazing benefits! SBS is located on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island just 1 hour east of New York City, and all the Culture the Big Apple has to offer.

Faculty benefits include free on-campus housing, meals while school is in session, and SBS fully pays the premiums for high quality healthcare (medical, dental, vision) for faculty and their eligible dependents. Tuition remission for faculty children is also available.

The benefits of working and living on campus extend to our families who join faculty for meals, activities, worship, and fun. And, we offer full tuition remission for the children of faculty.

The Stony Brook School is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at The Stony Brook School are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, citizenship, genetic predisposition, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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At Amarillo College, our students are the priority. It is our mission and our responsibility to enrich their lives by helping them identify an educational pathway that will lead to success in life. It is therefore required that every team member, regardless of job title or duties, be responsible, first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

We are accepting applications for full time Faculty in Mathematics, for our Hereford Campus located in Hereford, TX who will adhere to the aforementioned mission statement and who will teach courses in remedial through college level math courses. Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, tech-supported, or online courses and in immediate preparation for respective courses, maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Required: Master's Degree in respective discipline. Mathematics, Education or related subject with 18 graduate hours of Math.

Preferred: PhD In Mathematics or related subject.

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Degrees, experiences, and certificates must be in the proposed teaching or service area and must meet any accreditation requirement applicable to the program or institution. The appropriate Presidents Cabinet member must expressly approve any exceptions in writing.

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred:

Teaching Mathematics in post-secondary for at least two (2) years.

Previous teaching experience in Mathematics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must understand and apply learner-centered and high impact instructional methods.

Must be able to work with nontraditional students and students with disabilities.

Ability to work with and motivate students.

Ability to demonstrate excellent teaching skills.

Ability to work under stress.

Ability to work well with a team or independently.

Excellent oral, written and listening skills, including computer skills sufficient for email, course development and course management.

Judgement and decision-making ability.

Dependability.

Must be able to deal with people in a professional manner.

Willing to teach dual credit, off campus sites, branch campuses, in class or online as needed.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Exhibit effective teaching in Mathematics courses with a willingness to learn new software applications and equipment as needed.

Effectively teach mathematics by incorporating high-impact teaching practices as well as learner-centered pedagogies with an emphasis on active learning strategies.

Initial focus will be on entry level math courses and co-req (linked) courses.

Develop on-line courses focused on student success.

Develop curriculum and prepare syllabi.

Knowledge and ability to incorporate computers and graphing calculator for lecture and lab.

Demonstrate commitment to student success, innovation, collaboration and instructional quality.

Perform teaching activities, including classroom instruction, directing projects, and assisting with student coursework, research and internships.

Plan, develop and present organized classroom instructions and learning opportunities for students in accordance with approved course outlines.

Teach day and/or evening courses as required.

Demonstrate and maintain competence in the use of instructional technology.

Demonstrate competence in his/her teaching field and related technologies.

Develop curriculum.

Prepare syllabus i.e., determine course content that is consistent with the catalog description.

Select instructional materials (textbooks) when needed

Participate in faculty renewal and development programs.

Attend briefings on procedures, advising, registration, and general policy.

Assist with registration. Participate in recruitment activities.

Complete appropriate administrative paperwork and performance evaluations in a timely manner.

Educate themselves regarding College policies.

Provide extra help to students outside of class (not for pay).

Ensure effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility.

Participate in department, division and college meetings as assigned or required.

May be required to teach evenings and possible Saturday classes and events.

Assume responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and in the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Attend faculty meetings, general assembly, and commencement.

Participate in and complete performance assessments/evaluations as assigned.

Serve on college committees as detailed in faculty handbook

Participate in faculty development

Perform additional related duties as required

As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the Faculty (iCare) Ideals.

Faculty (iCare) Ideals:

Innovation: Actively engaging in AC's culture of caring by embracing the ideal of innovation to serve students, peers and the community.

Collegiality: Actively engaging in AC's culture of caring by embracing the ideal of collegiality to serve students, peers and the community.

Amenability: Actively engaging in AC's culture of caring by embracing the ideal of amenability to serve students, peers and the community.

Rigor: Actively engaging in AC's culture of caring by embracing the ideal of academic rigor to serve students, peers and the community.

Engagement: Actively engaging in AC's culture of caring by embracing the ideal of engagement to serve students, peers and the community.

Teaching Load: The teaching load for full-time faculty will normally consist of 15 load hours or equivalent assignments. Faculty are assigned by their chair to teach in their major fields, insofar as possible. They may, however, be assigned to teach in their minor fields in accordance with standards of accrediting associations. (Responsibilities for Non-teaching faculty will be individually prescribed).

Proportional Assignments: Full-time faculty appointed for less than a 15-load-hour assignment per semester shall receive accrued benefits proportional to the percentage of appointment.

Overload Assignments: Overload teaching may also be assigned as needed by the department chair (as referenced in the "Overload Assignments" section of the "Faculty Handbook). Pay for overload teaching will be based on the Part-time Instructor Salary Schedule rates.

Office Hours: Full-time faculty members must have regular office hours for teaching preparation, student advising, and other incidental tasks required for teaching. The schedule of classroom and office hours must be posted as soon after registration as possible.

Advising Requirements: Faculty will serve as academic advisors based on a divisional or departmental advising plan. The number of advisees will vary depending on the number of majors in a division. Adjustments in other responsibilities or compensation may be made if it is necessary for a faculty member to be the advisor for more than sixty students.

Committee Assignments: Each faculty member will normally be assigned membership on at least one institutional committee but may not be required to serve on more than three committees.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position may include supervisory responsibilities. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods; and have sufficient hand, arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

Work Environment: This job is located in Hereford, Texas and may operate in a classroom, online, or tech supported setting. This role routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment such as microphones, audio/video-recorders, computers, overhead projectors, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets and fax machines. Schedule may include Saturdays and possible evenings as assigned.

Travel Expectations: Any travel essential for this position requires the employee to adhere to the Amarillo College Travel Policy as written.

Salary: New faculty members will be placed appropriately on the College salary schedule established for their category of employment. When determining an employee's placement on the appropriate College salary schedule, the employee's position, responsibilities, experience, education, and years of service shall be considered.