(10 Month) (Non-Continuing Contract Eligible)

Working at IRSC has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Flexible Spending
• Paid sick time off and additional days off for major Holidays and Spring Break closures
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) participation
• Voluntary participation in 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:

• Master's degree (M.S.) degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education (M.Ed.), with a minimum of 18-graduate semester hours in mathematics required;
• Proven knowledge of and experience in teaching algebra, trigonometry, statistics, and calculus through the Bachelor's degree level;
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written;
• Ability to recognize and to respond to the individual differences of students from a culturally diverse student population;
• Willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process;
• Ability to communicate the concepts of mathematics by applying mathematics to real life situations;
• Computer literacy and experience using computers and calculators in the classroom;
• Experience teaching in an online environment;
• An understanding of learning styles; willingness to learn is essential;
• Willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of mathematics;
• Experience teaching at a two-year post-secondary institution.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing, instructing and grading all class and laboratory coursework;
• Assigning final grades;
• Maintaining regularly scheduled hours to meet with students;
• Ability to use data and assessment tools in the evaluation and improvement of instruction;
• Engaging in activities to improve student learning, retention, and completion;
• Serving the community;
• Serving effectively on college committees;
• Participating in grant writing individually and/or on a team.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Duties and responsibilities associated with teaching a minimum of thirty-six (36) semester hours annually; Preparing a syllabus for each course;
• Instructing assigned classes;
• Grading all quizzes, tests, and assignments; and entering grades in Blackboard gradebook on a timely basis;
• Assigning final grades;
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students;
• Cooperating in Departmental budget preparation and in course planning and development;
• Assisting with Departmental projects and programs;
• Appropriately integrating computer software and technology-based instruction;
• Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment;
• Participating in department, division, and general faculty meetings, applicable college committee activities, and other forms of college service;
• Serve on at least one College committee or workgroup;
• Travel and teach at all the IRSC campuses;
• Develop and/or implement strategies to support students' retention, persistence, and program completion is essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.