Are you looking for new ways to enhance the learning experience for students? Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential? Are you constantly searching for ways to improve your teaching effectiveness to better meet the needs of students? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal opportunity for you.

Kalamazoo Valley is seeking an experienced Math instructor to fill a full-time, tenure-track position. Individuals should be familiar with a variety of instructional strategies including corequisites and have an understanding of the community college philosophy. In addition, candidates should possess experience with curriculum development and a willingness to collaborate across divisions.

Applications are invited from interested candidates who value and engage in high-quality, student-centered instruction. Duties will include teaching corequisite math courses, assisting in developing curriculum, and participating in and leading departmental and college activities that support initiatives related to enrollment management, retention, student engagement, and student success. Teaching assignments include a variety of day and evening courses. The position also includes opportunities for curriculum development, educational assessments, retention, enrollment management, student engagement, student success, and professional growth and enrichment. Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to embrace teamwork as they develop or redesign courses to meet student, transfer and workforce needs.

Current course focus and needs are with algebra-based corequisite courses through Calculus I.

This position is slated to begin Fall 2023 and is contingent upon final Board approval and funding.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Mathematics or related pure/applied Mathematics discipline or subfield

OR

Master’s degree in Mathematics Education WITH 18 graduate credits in pure/applied Mathematics

OR

Master’s degree in another field AND 18 graduate credits in pure/applied Mathematics

is required.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience: 

Prior post-secondary/community college teaching experience preferred.

Experience teaching corequisites is preferred. 

Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate with community college students, faculty, staff and community preferred.

Experience with curriculum and/or program development preferred.