Faculty - Mathematics - Citrus

Job Details

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:

To develop a healthy and caring environment that offers a variety of options and opportunities for the active participation of students in the learning process. The major responsibilities of faculty include five areas: teaching, professional development, college service, service to students, and public service, as defined in the "Role and Responsibilities of Faculty," which is published in the Faculty Handbook.

At the College of Central Florida, our vision is to be "Your first choice for quality higher education." We aim to accomplish this by providing a caring and exceptional learning environment that fosters the success of our students and community. Candidates considering becoming part of the CF family must be able to embrace and model this philosophy in their day-to-day responsibilities and demonstrate our standards: professional, responsive, informative, dependable, and engaged.

PREREQUISITES FOR POSITION (Qualification Standards):

Education* or training: Master’s degree in Mathematics or Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in mathematics, statistics, applied statistics, or related discipline courses in the teaching or application of algebra, calculus, or finite mathematics required.

* Education must be received from a regionally accredited institution.

Years of Experience in the Field: Two years of teaching experience is preferred.

Special skills or abilities related to the position: Commitment to the college's objective of providing instruction for a diverse student population. Excellent interpersonal, oral communication, and writing skills. Knowledge of learning and assessment theories and methods and the relationship to the pedagogy of teaching. Possess a high level of technical skills and subject matter knowledge as it relates to a specific discipline. Evidence of initiative, resourcefulness, and adaptability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Ability to plan, prepare and teach course content and curriculum utilizing effective methodologies of instruction and assessment tools for the enhancement of learning.
2. Maintain expertise in the field of study and teaching pedagogy.
3. Maintain active participation in professional organizations as appropriate.
4. Participate in enrollment management activities and sharing of professional expertise with colleagues and students beyond the classroom.
5. Provide support and in some cases provide the leadership for student recruitment, marketing, and general activities that "build" a program (A.S., B.A.S. /B.S. degree, and PSAV programs).
6. Support student activities. Include course and career guidance to students with a focus on fostering a love of learning.
7. Share professional ideas and expertise with the community and private agencies without receiving a gratuity.
8. Assist in the development and planning of the departmental college course schedule.
9. Use technology to teach and communicate with students, and in the delivery of instruction.
10. Serve as lead faculty, program manager/department chair, and serve on committees when appropriate.
11. Ability to drive a college vehicle when necessary.
12. Other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY LOCATION OF JOB: CITRUS CAMPUS, LEVY CAMPUS, OCALA CAMPUS AND THE HAMPTON CENTER