Full job description Position/Application Information MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants for the position of Instructor of Mathematical Sciences/Director of Math Tutoring.
DEPARTMENT: Department of Mathematical Sciences
SALARY RANGE: $47,500 - $55,000
POSITION NUMBER: F99687
POSITION/APPLICATION INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 10-month, unclassified, non-tenure-track position. This appointment begins Fall 2024.
DEADLINE: Sunday, May 19, 2024, not later than 11:59 PM .
APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below to ensure full consideration:
Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Three Letters of Reference Unofficial Transcripts for all degrees earned O nly completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed. TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the "APPLY" button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
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Position Duties/Responsibilities The selected candidate for this position will be responsible for the following:
The standard course load for this position is 6 hours per semester. This position requires 25 office hours per week to support duties managing the Tutoring Center. Office hours will be required for 2 weeks prior to the Fall and Spring semesters. Preparing and teaching a variety of mathematics courses at the freshman level, especially corequisite math courses Engaging in scholarly activity and being of service to the department, university, and broader community Working with the freshman math coordinator to support to faculty teaching freshman math courses, including mentoring, professional development opportunities, and resources. Analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and implement evidence-based strategies to enhance student success. Collaborating with departmental leadership to develop initiatives that support the goals of the Math department and Tutoring Center Screen/hire/train student workers in the Tutoring Center Supervise/monitor student workers and activities of the Tutoring Center Monitor and ensure timesheets are completed and submitted correctly and in a timely manner Monitor and maintain the inventory of the Tutoring Center Assist with maintaining the department budget and monitor expenses Explore grant funding for opportunities on additional funding sources Promote services offered to students, faculty, staff, and departments by attending orientations, recruitment events, professional development days, etc. Use the Navigate platform to identify and reach out to students who could benefit from the support of the Tutoring Center Adapt to other duties as assigned by the Department Head of the Math Department Required/Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in an area of the mathematical sciences or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Mathematics Excellent teaching, strong communications and organizational skills, and potential for excellence in service to the department. Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds. Experience with Navigate and Ellucian Banner preferred. General University information McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.
McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
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Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services ( or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
