Adjunct Lecturer - Mathematics

ADJUNCT FACULTY – MATHEMATICS
KENNEDY KING COLLEGE
 

Kennedy King College is currently seeking a part-time Faculty to teach mathematics. If you have passion for teaching and learning and are committed to the mission of the community college, consider joining our team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and engage the student in critical thinking and problem-solving.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies. 

• Designs courses that have clearly articulated learning outcomes that are student centered and promote students’ active participation in their own learning. 

• Prepares syllabi that include student learning objectives and student learning outcomes.

• Develops and designs an assessment program that includes regular and useful feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria and records course grades promptly.

• Commits to engaging and improving upon behavioral commitments that foster inclusivity and a sense of belonging amongst students.

• Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one’s specific academic discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and technology and continuously reflect on and refine their craft.

• Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process.

• Fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn. 

• Employs a variety of teaching methods to meet students’ varying learning needs, abilities, and interests and to optimize student outcomes.

• Teaches in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the college.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s in Mathematics or Physics or Math Education.

• Teaching experience at the college level preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.

• The ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.

• Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college. 

• Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System preferred. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.

FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Upload your official or unofficial transcript.

  • Note: Official transcripts must be provided if hired

• All foreign transcripts should be evaluated online at www.wes.org

• Upload your resume or curriculum vitae

• Upload cover letter

The salary range is the following per contact hour based on education: master's @ $800, master's +30 @ $837, PHD @ $943.

The rate paid is in accordance with City Colleges approved salary scale.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

City Colleges of Chicago is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!