MacMurray College is an independent, four-year, residential,
baccalaureate college with a strong liberal arts tradition located in
the
affordable, safe and stimulating city of Jacksonville, Illinois. For
more than 170 years, MacMurray College has been committed to prepare
graduates for satisfying and productive professional careers, providing
the tools needed for effective leadership and encouraging individual
growth throughout one's education and future endeavors.
MacMurray College invites applications for an enthusiastic,
experienced candidate to fill a full-time instructor position of math
and
physics beginning August 2017. The faculty member will be responsible
for teaching Developmental Mathematics, Quantitative Reasoning,
Algebra and Trigonometry and Physics. The math courses are critical to
our general education program as they provide students with
fundamental math skills. The successful applicant will be a patient,
student-oriented individual ready to guide students from a wide range
of backgrounds toward academic success.
Responsibilities:
· Primary duty of an Instructor is imparting knowledge by teaching, instructing or lecturing student in a course
or field of study at an educational establishment.
· Teach a variety of mathematics courses including Developmental Mathematics,
Mathematics for the Liberal Arts, College Algebra & Trigonometry, and Physics
· Work closely with our Center for Learning Excellence
staff to utilize the Hawke's Mastery Learning computer software program in the classroom
· Be accessible for student tutoring
outside of the classroom with some formal office hours held in the Center for Learning Excellence
Minimum Qualifications:
· Masters in Physics/Mathematics from an accredited university/college.
·
College teaching
experience with underprepared students or training in developmental
courses with classroom teaching experience at any level (middle school
or above).
· Evidence of ability to work with students from culturally diverse backgrounds
· Training in teaching
developmental courses preferred
· A demonstrated interest in helping all students learn with the focus on growth
MacMurray College is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion,
sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age physical or mental disability or covered veteran status.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to
verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to
complete the required employment eligibility verification document form
upon hire. The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Interested applicants may send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae
outlining qualifications for the position along with your teaching
philosophy and contact information, including email addresses for five
professional references. Any finalist for the position must successfully
pass a background screening. Applications will be reviewed
immediately. All materials should be sent to: HR@mac.edu
Review of applications will begin June 5, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.
Official transcripts will be required of candidates who are interviewed.
