Math / Physics Discussion Section Instructor at UC Santa Cruz

Institution: University of California, Santa Cruz
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Category:
Faculty - Science - Mathematics
Faculty - Science - Physics
Posted: 08/03/2011
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Part-Time/Adjunct

UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

Math/Physics Discussion Section Instructor
Physical & Biological Sciences

JOB #1103228

PART TIME / PARTIAL YEAR CAREER
Minimum Starting Salary: $3,100/monthly
Salary proportionate to time worked

UCSC strives to embrace diversity in all its forms; it strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened & productive environment.

Under the general supervision of the Academic Excellence (ACE) Program Director, the Math/Physics Discussion Section Instructor performs teaching, advising, and administrative duties in support of the ACE Program. This is a non-academic position.

The program's mission is to increase the diversity of students graduating with bachelor's degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Toward accomplishing this goal, the Section Leader will:

1. Facilitate small-group, intensive, collaborative discussion sections, hold office hours for individual or small group support or advising, and conduct review sessions for entry level math/physics coursework.
2. Monitor individual student academic progress (exam scores, etc.) in course(s). Advocate for students who are in jeopardy as well as those who are not: intervene/make referrals, when necessary, and suggest internships/research, when appropriate.
3. Provide direct supervision of and professional development for ACE math/physics co-leaders/mentors.

Qualifications include:
-Ability to work in a multicultural setting including sensitivity to the special educational needs of underrepresented minority and educationally disadvantaged students pursuing degrees in math/physics and science related fields

-Conceptual and practical knowledge of math/physics, such as attained through a STEM bachelor's or a combination of education and experience

-Ability to lead/teach intensive student workshops; to motivate students to learn and excel in math/physics coursework

-Demonstrated written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

-Demonstrated organizational, time management and problem solving skills

Position is open until filled; Initial Review Date: 08/15/2011

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
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To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit they must be submitted electronically via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site (http://jobs.ucsc.edu) on or before the initial review date. Computers are available at the UCSC Staff Human Resources office located at 1201 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz. For further information or to request disability accommodation call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service 800-735-2922. The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Application Information
Contact: Human Resources
University of California, Santa Cruz
Online App. Form: http://apptrkr.com/201052