Part-Time Faculty, Mathematics-1

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is seeking qualified applicants to establish a pool for part-time instructors in this discipline.

Applications will be kept on file for the fiscal year ending June 30. When a position becomes available, the hiring department will review the applications on file.

After each fiscal year end the application will expire and a new application must be completed to remain in the applicant pool.

Email is the primary method that NWACC utilizes to communicate with its applicants. If you choose not to provide an email address, please note that you will need to log back into the system in order to obtain updates regarding your application.

Essential Duties

Part-time faculty position reporting directly to the Academic Dean of the Division of Science & Mathematics. The instructor is responsible for teaching 3-11 load hours of mathematics (both transfer and / or developmental) with the availability to teach mornings, afternoons, evenings, or weekends as needed.

INSTRUCTION :

• This instructor will teach both developmental and transfer level math courses.
• The instructor will facilitate and evaluate student learning, prepare course syllabi and outlines, submit grades by established deadlines and maintain student records in accordance with FERPA.
• The instructor will attend meetings and functions of the college and department and complete other duties as assigned by the division dean or department chairs.
• Professional development may be encouraged or required in some circumstances.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT :

The following are examples of what may be considered professional development. Some of these may be required based on the nature of the program, division, or college policy.

• Participate in the faculty evaluation process.
• Remain current in academic or program discipline, including attending professional conferences, and maintaining licensure, certification, or continuing education requirements where appropriate.
• Receive training or stay current in technological or pedagogical advances that promote student learning.
• Participate in college professional development activities.

Rate of pay : $730 per credit hour

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience with leadership at a community college or educational institution is a plus. Demonstrated teaching ability is the top priority.

Instructional experience and leadership experience at a community college is a priority. Ability to use an on-line platform.

On-line delivery of instruction, use of technology for instruction, and experience or interest in project based, service learning, or inquiry based learning will be given special consideration.

Physical Demands

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is :

Frequently :

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
Constantly :
• Hearing
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with at least a minor in math.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s of Science Degree in Mathematics or a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in mathematics courses that could be applied to a Master’s of Science degree in mathematics is required.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.