Position Description

Mathematics, Assistant (Tenure-Track) Professor

• Teach three 5-credit classes per quarter in the Fall, Winter, and Spring; or an equivalent course load. Class sizes typically range from 22 to 36 students.
• Teach in face-to-face settings and/or synchronous and/or asynchronous virtual settings. (Note that a new full-time faculty is expected to deliver in-person classes or a combination of in-person and virtual classes, rather than exclusively teaching in a virtual environment.)
• Create and revise course materials, including varied assessments of student knowledge.
• Design and facilitate learning experiences centered around student needs and interests by using varied instruction methods and resources such as publisher resources or artificial intelligence (AI).
• Hold at least five weekly office hours and generally assist students in person one-on-one and/or both through electronic media and in-person.
• Use data, self-reflection and student/colleague feedback to revise your instruction, improve student success and better serve historically underserved, underrepresented, or marginalized student populations (e.g. students with disabilities, neurodivergent students, Black, indigenous and students of color, first generation college students, LGBTQIA+ students, Veterans, English language learners, etc.).
• Grade and/or provide useful feedback to students in a way that promotes student understanding and improvement. Assign overall course grades.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to student success through fostering a positive, caring learning environment where diversity and pluralism are valued.
  

• Participate in program-level curriculum design, assessment, revisions, implementation and evaluation aimed at 1) improvement of course relevancy and 2) promotion of educational equity in the classroom.
• Engage in professional development opportunities on-and-off campus to maintain currency in mathematics applications, research and teaching methodology, and to stay up-to-date on campus programs and policies.
• Contribute to the department through service such as textbook selection, curriculum design, feedback regarding department policies and procedures, program and course-level effectiveness assessments, mentoring of adjunct faculty, and more.
• Participate in college governance and decision making by representing faculty and department interests on division-wide and campus-wide committees.
• Participate in campus-wide efforts to dismantle barriers that can impact historically marginalized student populations.
• Provide culturally responsive guidance and advising with an emphasis on the needs of historically marginalized student populations as they navigate courses and college systems.

• Master's or higher in Mathematics or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience teaching in the first two years of collegiate Mathematics (such as algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, linear algebra or differential equations; Check the class schedule for more courses offered) or relevant skills to do so effectively
• Effective communication skills (to students and colleagues) in both written and oral form
• Experience completing tasks independently and as part of a team
• Experience incorporating educational equity into teaching philosophies and practices to address the needs of students of varied identities and backgrounds
• Dedication to increasing inclusivity and closing opportunity gaps for historically marginalized students with intentional curriculum and instruction design

• Experience or demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring or engaging in service in historically marginalized communities, particularly the Black, Latino or indigenous communities
• Demonstrated knowledge of barriers for historically marginalized students and faculty or experience in addressing disproportionate impact and equity issues within an institution
• Knowledge/experience working with a variety of teaching modalities and delivery methods, including using a learning management system, simulation, flipped classes, asynchronous/synchronous online, and hybrid courses
• Background/prior experience that shows understanding of concepts related to student-centered teaching and learning theory, curriculum development, and assessment of learning outcomes
• Active involvement in community and professional organizations
• Experience or interest in teaching any of the following:
  • Corequisite courses
  • Computational statistics and probability with use of software such as MATLAB, Python or R, which supports the Data Science/Data Analytics program
  • Discrete mathematics which supports the Computer Science program
  • Scientific Computation

• This position is eligible for relocation allowance.
• Sponsorship for employment-based visa may be an option for full-time tenure-track faculty position only and depending upon applicants qualification.

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Attach a statement of your Teaching Philosophy (max 2 pages)
• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College. Please note that your Diversity Statement must be a separate response from your Teaching Philosophy
• Attach a copy of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts may be submitted - official transcripts required upon employment)
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable