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Position Information

Requisition Number 2024017F Position Title Part-Time Instructor - 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 Bryan, Brenham, RELLIS, Schulenburg, Sealy, Waller Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Status Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours As defined by the institution, could include evenings or weekends Position Summary Information

Objective If hired, candidates will perform the day-to-day operations of instructional programs on the assigned campus. Essential Duties Provide instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations. Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence. Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication. Prepare and utilize a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution. Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources. Advise students in academic matters. Evaluate student performance through a variety of means to measure progress while informing students in a timely manner. Assist in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives. Provide recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Heads, and Curriculum Resource Teams regarding curriculum. Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community. Provide information requested of all faculty. Submit timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments. Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities. Possess a passion for teaching community college students. Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and orally. Attend college orientation and required institutional meetings. Responsible for other related duties as assigned. Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics or statistics; or, bachelor’s degree with at least 12 hours in undergraduate mathematics. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university.

Teaching Experience (either at the college or secondary level) required. Preferred Experience and Training College teaching experience, including teaching college-level STEM mathematics courses such as Calculus.

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; or, bachelor’s degree with at least 12 hours in undergraduate mathematics. 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, transcripts, or other requested information 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 Dean of Business & Mathematics), PO Box 6030, Bryan, TX 77805). Additionally, transcripts may be sent electronically to charlesm.smith@blinn.edu.

Names and means of contact (email address or telephone number) of three references must be included in resume or CV.

A short teaching demonstration will be required if the applicant is selected for 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. Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/11822 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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* Do you have a Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics or statistics; or, bachelor's degree with at least 12 hours in undergraduate mathematics. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university. Please give details.

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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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* Please describe your teaching experience in each of the following modalities: Face-to-Face, Blended/Hybrid, Online, Flipped Classroom, Accelerated, and Paired/Team Teaching.

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* Please describe your teaching philosophy and how you implement it in the classroom. Please copy and paste your teaching philosophy here as well as attach it at the end of this application.

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* At which campus or campuses (Brenham, Bryan, RELLIS, Sealy, Schulenberg and Waller) are you interested in teaching? List all that apply, and rank your preferences. Please note that teaching assignments may be at one or more than one campus location.

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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 Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Unofficial Graduate Transcript 1 Optional Documents Unofficial Graduate Transcript 2 Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript Resume Other Document 1 Other Document 2 Unofficial Other Transcripts 1 Unofficial Other Transcripts 2 Unofficial Other Transcripts 3 License DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)