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VEVRRA Federal Contractor – Priority referral protected veterans requested.

Position Information

Requisition Number 2024018F Position Title Online Part-Time Faculty-Mathematics (AY 24/25) Salary Range Per part-time faculty salary schedule DBM Rating n/a Job Type Part Time Job Category Faculty Anticipated Start Date 08/21/2024 Campus Distance Education Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours As defined by institution Position Summary Information

Objective To perform the day-to-day operations of the Mathematics instructional program as an online instructor. Essential Duties Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence. Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication. Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution. Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources. Evaluates students’ performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner. Assists in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives. Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum. Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community. Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments. Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities. Possesses a passion for teaching community college students. Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and orally. Complete and maintain online training requirements. Responsible for other related duties as assigned. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be Quality Matters credentialed, with IYOC-Improving Your Online
Course or APPQMR-Applying the QM Rubric certification.

College/University online teaching experience required.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration and students.

Ability to instruct students while achieving the course learning objectives. Preferred Experience and Training College face-to-face teaching experience preferred

Training or coursework in mathematics pedagogy

Ph.D., M.S., or M.A. in Mathematics Physical Requirements Required Degree, License or Certifications Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics or statistics. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university. Special Notes To Applicants This is a perpetual job posting. Applications are accepted at any time; however, a position may or may not be currently available. Applications lacking a cover letter, resume, and transcripts will be considered incomplete and may not be reviewed. Requested documents should be attached as PDF files to this application. Official transcripts will be required.
Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application for review; but, if employed, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be sent by the degree-granting institution directly to Blinn College, c/o Vice Chancellor Instruction, PO Box 6030, Bryan, TX 77805). Additionally, transcripts may be sent electronically to charlesm.smith@blinn.edu. All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a credential evaluation from a certified agency.
A short teaching demonstration will be scheduled if an applicant is scheduled for an interview.

Credentials The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory.
http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/11857 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* The criteria for accreditation adopted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) require all faculty teaching college-level courses have “at least 18 graduate hours in their teaching field(s) and hold a Master’s degree or higher.” If you have a Master’s degree in mathematics, please list the title and course number of each graduate course that may be applied to the 18 hours required in your teaching field. (Per Blinn College Credential Guidelines, graduate hours in mathematics may not include Mathematics Education courses or courses whose title, descriptions, or content reference K-12, teaching, or how to teach, etc.) Please list the courses here as well as attach a transcript(s) at the end of this application.

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* What experience do you have in creating online courses? Please list any certifications, distinctions, and/or training you have received.

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* Which, if any, of the Quality Matters certifications do you hold? I do not hold any Quality Matters certifications IYOC - Improving Your Online Course APPQMR - Applying the QM Rubric Other * Describe your experience teaching in an online setting.

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* Do you have college or secondary teaching experience other than as a teaching assistant? Yes, I have more than 3 years of college teaching experience. Yes, I have 1-3 years of college teaching experience. Yes, I have more than 3 years of secondary teaching experience. Yes, I have 1-3 years of secondary teaching experience. No, my teaching experience is only as a teaching assistant. No, I have no teaching experience. * Please list the title and course number of all mathematics and statistics courses you have taught and for what length of time. (i.e. - MATH 1314 (College Algebra), 5 semesters)

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* What is your teaching philosophy? Please copy and paste your teaching philosophy here as well as attach it at the end of this application.

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* Suppose your make-up policy indicates there are no extensions or make-ups for missed assignments unless you receive notification within 24 hours of the assignment deadline. You receive an email from a student 72 hours after the deadline passes for a major assignment, requesting an extension. Compose a sample email response to your student. Attach your sample email to your application, copying and pasting your email below.

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* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Advertisement (specify in next question below) Blinn Website Blinn Employee Internet Site (specify in next question below) Indeed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges Other (specify in next question below) If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.

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* Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability. Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried. Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty. Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine. Yes, I am claiming military employment preference. No, to all the above. * To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa * I am aware and accept the responsibility to present to the Dean and/or Vice Chancellor of Instruction with original documents of all my educational work prior to receiving a class assignment. Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1 Teaching Philosophy Other Document 1 Optional Documents Unofficial Other Transcripts 1 Unofficial Other Transcripts 2 Unofficial Other Transcripts 3 Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2 Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript Curriculum Vitae License Portfolio/Work Sample Other Document 2 DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)