Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the public

Position Status: full-time, temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: $41,722.00-$65,838.00

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of DutiesThe University of the District of Columbia is seeking a visiting faculty member for the 2015-2016 academic year to oversee the development of it co-requisite remediation program. The successful candidate will provide support for the new program course design by working with collaboratively with faculty in the mathematics department to implement this program. This position will require a faculty member who is able train other faculty to teach in these new course configurations and analyze data related to the results of the program.
 
In the co-requisite remediation program, qualified students will take a constructed developmental math and a college level math course (Intermediate Algebra) course or a combination Intro Algebra and a General College Math I course.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach four (4) courses per semester;
2. Develop and teach appropriate online courses and has experience with instructional technology;
3. Serve on at least two College committees;
4. Teach in the day and evening sections as well as weekends at any campus location;
5. Participate in curriculum development and revision;
6. Work closely with faculty to model instructional strategies, develop, modify lessons and related assessments and provide regular reports on the implementation of the program;
7. Recommend selection of textbooks;
8. Assist in the development of assessing student learning at the course and program levels;
9. Facilitate the development of training sessions that will provide faculty members in the department with strategies that focus on the use of successful, evidence-based instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction for diverse learners such as with those used with limited English proficiency or disabilities;
10. Assist with the advising of students.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in Education in Curriculum and Instruction or a related discipline is required. A Master’s degree in mathematics or at least 18 graduate credits in mathematics is preferred.
• A strong background in Mathematics Education is required.  Prior experience with teacher preparation or education is preferred.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience at the community college level in education and mathematics courses is required.
• The applicant must possess experience in using computer software to facilitate independent student learning.
• The use of technology and online teaching to enhance classroom teaching and student learning is also required.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee is not eligible to participate in the University’s benefit program. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity ore expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.