"Instructor, Gifted Math"

Position Information

Position Title: Instructor, Gifted Math
Department: Gifted Math Program
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/50347

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo Gifted Math Program is looking for a part-time experienced mathematics teacher for an afterschool math class at a grade level in the range 7-12. The classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m. or from 6:30-9 p.m. They run from September through April. The Gifted Math Program works with 7th through 12th graders throughout Western New York who compete through rigorous testing to enter this program.

Responsibilities include:
- Preparing and Teaching for 5 hours of class time per week.
- Differentiating instruction for a diverse group of students.
- Communicating with students, parents, and GMP staff by responding in a timely way to emails and phone calls.
- Attending staff meetings.
- Posting grades and assignments on UB Learns in a timely way or supervising instructional assistant in doing this.
- Helping us with student individual needs through feedback, phones calls home, and conferencing.
- Helping students who are absent due to illness or mandatory school activities to obtain missing work.

About Western New York

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About The University at Buffalo

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education
NY state teachers certification for 7 -12 mathematics

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in Mathematics Education

Salary Range

Competitive

Job Type

Part-Time

Special Instructions Summary

Please note that while we are commencing our recruitment efforts for adjunct faculty positions, it is understood that hiring is contingent on course availability, funding and course enrollment.
Interested candidates must apply through UB Jobs.
Candidates invited to interview will be asked to provide two letters of reference, which address your exemplary teaching abilities.
For questions regarding this posting, please email the contact listed above.