Mathematics Instructor

Position Summary: John A. Logan College is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in mathematics to begin fall 2019. Faculty are covered under a 9-month contract period (August through May) and are required to teach a minimum of 15 credit hours and serve eight office hours per week for student consultation in fall and spring semesters. Additional teaching opportunities with compensation may be available in the summer semester. The candidate will be responsible for teaching developmental courses through upper division mathematics as needed.

Specific Job Duties: to instruct students in the facts and skills pertaining to assigned courses; to conduct classes as scheduled; to consider the needs of the students, and assist them by seeking help from other college services; to prepare and distribute to all students a course syllabus that covers the class requirements, grading procedure, attendance requirements, and course objectives; to inform students of educational opportunities; to utilize instructional technology for online learning and record-keeping; to update curricula, prepare outlines, and select textbooks; to submit midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, early alerts, and other reports pertaining to assigned courses by required due dates; to establish partnerships and dual credit opportunities with district high schools; to recruit students to the program; to assist in identifying adjunct mathematics faculty and work with them to make sure instructional objectives are being met; to stay current in the discipline and instructional activities by participating in professional development; to participate on college committee(s); to participate in accreditation, assessment activities, and program review; to participate in academic advising; to perform other duties as outlined in the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement; to represent the College credibly with respect to any of its activities, and observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies, and programs of the College.

Requirements: M.S. in Mathematics or Mathematics Education (with 18 hours of graduate credits in mathematics); must have the ability to communicate effectively and have basic computer literacy

Preferred Qualifications: Post-Secondary teaching experience

Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2019, at the close of business

John A. Logan College is an established, growing, and innovative higher education institution. In fall 2018, the College enrolled 3,766 students in baccalaureate-transfer and career education programs. Carterville is located in southern Illinois and is within ten minutes of a major university and within two hours of St. Louis, MO.

The College has been affiliated with the NEA/IEA for thirty-nine years. Starting salary is determined by educational level and teaching experience as per contract salary schedule, and opportunities exist for overload and summer teaching. The College provides an excellent fringe benefit package. Further information about the College may be obtained at www.jalc.edu.

Send a John A. Logan College faculty application with physical signatures, resume, copy of all transcripts, and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four professional references to:

Office of Human Resources

John A. Logan College

700 Logan College Drive

Carterville, IL 62918

618-985-2828 Ext. 8273

John A. Logan College is an affirmative action institution and is committed to equal opportunity for all.