Mathematics Instructor - Tenure Track Job Listing at OSU-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, OK (Job ID 13378)

Description

Job Description:
To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Teach a minimum fifteen (15) credit hours for non-laboratory classes or equivalent service.This will include concurrent instruction taught at area high schools and may include evening instruction.
2. Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
3. Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives, and grading procedures for all courses.
4. Advise and assist students in selecting appropriate academic courses.
5. Post and keep office hours as per institutional guidelines.
6. May serve as lead instructor.
7. Implement the institutionally recommended strategies for retention.
8. Implement the assessment model.
9. Serve on special projects and committees.
10. Assist in the designing/revising of courses and curricula.
11. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
12. Complete all mandatory training and participate in RPT recommended level of professional development each year.
13. Fulfill all faculty requirements as noted in the Faculty Handbook.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
    

 The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be required to be performed in the position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or included as a logical assignment related to the position.

Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Master's degree in Mathematics or related area, or master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Mathematics required

  
Training/Experience:

•  Must be qualified to teach and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Minimum of one year of college-level teaching experience.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Required:

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
  
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English and prepare complex reports on deadline; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
  
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), as well as email, internet, and learning management systems.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, and public/student contact.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to a multicultural environment in an effort to work and communicate effectively with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.
• High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, fax machines, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Learning Management Systems such as D2L, Blackboard, or Canvas

Other Performance Measures:

Successful performance of the job requires creativity, initiative, and effective problem solving. Must work constructively with faculty, staff, and university officials to accomplish essential job functions. An incumbent must use tact and diplomacy.  Following school dress standards, proper attendance or leave policies, and other work-habits concerns are required.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to work flexible hours to include some nights and weekends.
• Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.

 Physical Requirements:

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).
  
  

The work environment and physical demands described herein are representative of those required of an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

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