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Big Bend Community College
  • Position Number: 1167469
  • Location: Moses Lake, WA
  • Position Type: Education
Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC) is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Math. BBCC is a small rural community college located in the sunny, central part of Washington State, and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Big Bend Community College serves over 5,000 students annually, with an annualized FTE of approximately 2,100, in a 4,600-square-mile service district including 15 communities in Grant and Adams Counties and the Odessa School District in Lincoln County with on-site, online instruction, and interactive classrooms.

Big Bend Community College strives for excellence in teaching and learning. We are a student-centered and innovative college that is committed to fostering a community that supports and recognizes the value of diversity; 41% of our student-body is Hispanic. Recognized as a Leader College by Achieving the Dream, Big Bend is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Our student body consists of 83% first-generation college students and 71% of our students receive some form of financial assistance.

This position is part of the five-person Math Department within the larger Math/Science Division. We are looking for someone prepared and interested in teaching pre-college and transfer-level math.

Our college seeks faculty who value the academic success of their students, and who love to teach. We particularly welcome those who will be active participants in our small but thriving college community.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been submitted by February 23, 2018. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

The salary for this position is based upon a combination of education and experience. Full-time faculty at Big Bend are contracted for 173 days. The anticipated start date is September 17, 2018.


Essential Job Duties

Primary essential responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:



  • Prepare and teach Math courses ranging from pre-college math through differential equations. This may include day, evening, hybrid, and online classes.

  • Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.

  • Instruct, assist, and motivate students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.

  • Utilize technology as part of the course design to facilitate student learning and success.

  • Participate in decision-making processes as an active member of working committees dealing with instruction, college-wide and department assessment, student matters and/or college related concerns.

  • Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and be a positive contributing member of the campus community.

  • Provide advice and support for Math Associate Faculty in conjunction with the Department.

  • Maintain positive and effective communications with students, faculty, administration and staff.



  • Foster a flexible, healthy learning environment with respect for student diversity.

  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, development, and conduct.

  • Other duties as agreed to with division chair or administrator.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

At the time of application, all applicants must possess the following:



  • A Master's degree in Mathematics, Math Education (with significant coursework in Mathematics at the graduate level or with a BS in Math), or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.

  • Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.



  • Experience working with students from diverse academic, age, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.



DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Teaching experience at the community college level.

  • Experience teaching pre-college and transfer-level mathematics courses.

  • Experience implementing innovative teaching methods such as inverted instruction, coordinated studies, team teaching, active learning, or computer-aided instruction.

  • Experience with online learning, hybrid courses, and learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).

  • Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

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