"Instructor, Mathematics"

Instructor, Mathematics

Initial Review Date: 03/24/26*

*Any complete applications received after the review date will only be forwarded to the hiring committee at their request.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is currently accepting applications for the faculty position of Instructor, Mathematics, De Anza College.

The Foothill - De Anza Community College District does not have a remote work policy. All employees are expected to be available to work in person and on-site per the requirement of the department.

De Anza College Mission Statement:

De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

1. Practice student-centered and equity-minded pedagogies in accordance with established course outlines and use high-impact strategies that serve all students including underserved and disproportionately impacted students (i.e., Latinx, African Ancestry, Filipinx, Veterans, Foster Youth, Disabled Students, First-Generation Students, LGBTQ+, and Low-income students).
2. Teach community college statistics and mathematics courses to a diverse student population (course range includes algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, discrete mathematics, linear algebra, differential equations, finite mathematics, and statistics).
3. Collaborate in the development and revision of curriculum.
4. Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which is inclusive and mindful of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
5. Teach in multiple modalities, including asynchronous/synchronous/hybrid online and in-person courses.
6. Perform standard duties expected of all faculty that include: maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department, division, and program meetings, keeping abreast of pedagogical and discipline research, pursuing professional growth activities, participating in activities that enhance the student experience, serving on district and/or college committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
2. Master's degree in mathematics or applied mathematics OR, Bachelor's in either of the above AND Master's in statistics, physics, or mathematics education OR, the equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful candidates will provide evidence of:

1. Demonstrated commitment to equity-minded teaching, eliminating the demographic predictability of educational outcomes through inclusive pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment practices informed by disaggregated student success, completion, retention, and persistence data across diverse student groups.
2. Commitment to instructional practices that empower students who are historically and currently underrepresented in STEM fields, including culturally responsive teaching strategies and intentional support structures.
3. Recent experience teaching and working with community college students and/or comparable student populations, with demonstrated understanding of their academic, socioeconomic, and life-balance needs.
4. Ability to prepare for and teach all mathematics and statistics courses offered by the department in a manner that conveys enthusiasm for the discipline and fosters curiosity, confidence, and engagement both inside and outside the classroom.
5. Use of a variety of instructional methods that emphasize active learning, cooperation, and collaboration, and that engage students as partners in their own learning.
6. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues on curriculum and program development in both credit and noncredit instruction to enhance instructional quality, coherence, and student success.
7. Ongoing professional growth relevant to community college teaching, including engagement with equity-focused pedagogy, instructional innovation, and evidence-based teaching practices.
8. Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively, presenting course content, expectations, and feedback in an organized, accessible, and student-centered manner.
9. Active participation in departmental, division, college-wide, and district-wide planning and governance, contributing constructively to institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement.
10. Demonstrated ability to support students experiencing mathematics anxiety, employing pedagogical strategies that build confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset.
11. Experience working collaboratively with classified professionals, student success centers, cohort programs, and learning communities to promote student persistence, completion, and achievement.
12. Ability to assess student learning using multiple, fair, and equitable measures, recognizing diverse learning styles and providing meaningful feedback to support improvement.
13. Demonstrated commitment to diversifying curriculum delivery to meet evolving student needs, including experience with or openness to Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), Competency-Based Education (CBE), short-term and accelerated offerings, Dual Enrollment, noncredit pathways, and instruction for incarcerated and justice-impacted students.
14. Engagement with the broader community as a representative of the discipline and department, including partnerships, outreach, and activities that strengthen connections between the college, industry, and community stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment: Indoor, office environment.

Physical Abilities: (Applicants should perform these physical abilities with or without reasonable accommodations)
1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
2. Vision sufficient to read various materials.
3. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required of the position.
4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
5. Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
6. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
7. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.

APPLICATION PACKET:

1. A District on-line application to be completed at http://hr.fhda.edu/careers/
2. A cover letter detailing your background and experience, skills, and abilities as they relate to the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
3. A current resume of all work experience, formal education and training.
4. A list of all courses that you have taught (institution, title, and course number) or other instructional experiences that you feel are relevant to the position qualifications.
5. In a single document, not to exceed 300 words, please respond to the following question: Why are you interested in teaching at a community college?
6. Please submit a copy of a syllabus you have used for one of your most recent courses, along with a sample exam, preferably a final exam, from that course and the corresponding grading rubric used to evaluate the exam.

HIRING RANGE: $76,596.00 - $123,297.00 annually plus benefits; actual placement is based on applicant's verified education and experience.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time, Tenure-track, 10-months per year.

STARTING DATE: Fall 2026.

To apply, visit https://fhda.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2441?c=fhda