Las Positas College

Livermore, CA

Part-Time Instructor, Mathematics

Salary: To Be Determined Based on PT Faculty Salary Schedule
Start Date: Fall 2021
Closing Date: Open Until Filled 
Location: Las Positas College, Livermore, CA

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a PT Instructor, Mathematics. Applicants will be expected to provide instruction in a variety of math courses, including transfer-level, associate’s degree, technical math, and Math Jam & concurrent support courses.  They should also be willing to teach courses in various modes of offering, including traditional lecture, self-paced (Emporium), and online.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s 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.

Evidence of understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom.

Applicants applying under the “Equivalent” provision must provide details that explain at time of application how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degree listed above.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules, creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking, maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas, meeting with students outside of class periodically (office hours), evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grading students’ work, maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics, fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member and maintaining accurate academic records.

• Teach any of the following mathematics classes: Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Math for Liberal Arts, Trigonometry, College Algebra, Calculus for Business, Finite Mathematics, Number Systems for Educators, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Calculus 3, Ordinary Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Math Jam, Concurrent Support, and other courses as needed.

• Contribute to the mathematics department and college, as needed, through participation in professional development activities, committee work, departmental/division/college meetings, student life, clubs, and other professional or collegiate activities. 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the community college level or being the instructor of record in lower division mathematics courses.

• Experience teaching online.

• Demonstrated commitment to equity in mathematics instruction.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Individuals with disabilities who are unable to carry out the physical activities of the position will receive reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions of the positions.

Notification to Applicants

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.

TO APPLY, please send the following application materials to the contact listed below

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

3. Adjunct faculty application, found on the CLPCCD District website: http://districtazure.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/hiringpkt/PTFacApp.pdf

4. Transcripts (Unofficials accepted for application purposes)

Contact Name:  Nan Ho

Email: NHo@laspositascollege.edu

Phone: (925) 424-1182  

Department: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color, national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non-discrimination regulations, and its own statements of philosophy of objectives.  The District encourages the filing of applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled.