Job Title: Temporary Lecturer in Mathematics
Location: Dalton State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 256504
About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a diverse, caring community to approximately 5,000 students. We are proud to be recognized in 2020 as one of 79 colleges that are a "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink. A member institution of the University System of Georgia, Dalton State provides broad access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and career certificate programs. Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of Northwest Georgia and surrounded by a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The college is about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, TN. Dalton State is Georgia's first Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and attracts students from about 40 countries worldwide. Approximately one third of our student body identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. As an HSI, Dalton State administers a Title V and Title III HSI STEM Grant program for developing institutions serving Hispanic populations. We are searching for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and a proven success working in a welcoming and diverse multicultural environment.

Job Summary The School of Arts and Sciences at Dalton State College invites applicants for a Temporary Lecturer in Mathematics beginning August 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching general Mathematics courses as well as additional courses in their area of expertise. Other duties include advising and mentoring students, keeping office hours, developing curriculum, assessment of student learning, providing service to the campus and community, and undertaking professional development. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, off-campus, or online courses.

A complete application must include (1) a letter of interest, (2) a statement of teaching philosophy, (3) a curriculum vita, (4) three current letters of reference*, and (5) transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening however official transcripts will be required upon employment.

*During the application process please list the references you will be having to submit letters. The letters should be sent to hireboldly@daltonstate.edu and should indicated clearly which position the candidate has applied.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We offer:

Tuition assistance

$200 Well-being rewards

13 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Winter break (December Holidays).

Responsibilities

Teach courses at the undergraduate level. The teaching load will consist of 27 to 28 credit hours per academic year. Actively participate and serve on committees in the college, school, and community.Advise students using Banner/DegreeWorks each semester for the subsequent semesters, assist with graduation applications, mentor students, and assist with career placement.Participate in other appropriate service and professional activities related to the field of expertise.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold an earned Master’s degree from an accredited college in the specified field or a closely related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics.

Preferred Qualifications

College classroom teaching experience.Earned doctorate.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

An earned Master’s degree, doctorate preferred, in Mathematics or a closely related field. Applicants must provide evidence of teaching and classroom effectiveness.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Demonstrated ability to teach in face-to-face, hybrid, and online classrooms.Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and use applied learning approaches.Support the DSC Vision, Mission and Values and foster an environment of diversity in culture, thought and experience.Successfully educate and empower a diverse student population (DSC is a Hispanic-serving institution) and support first-generation college students.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dalton State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Dalton State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.