Job Information
Grand Rapids Community College Assistant Professor Mathematics, Tenure Track in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Assistant Professor Mathematics, Tenure Track
Department: Mathematics
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
GRCC is seeking faculty who possess an interest in serving and retaining students from a broad range of ages, cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek applicants who are also committed to closing equity gaps; engaged in and develop innovative teaching strategies; effectively assess student learning outcomes; demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development; and provide service to our students, the college, and our community at large. Faculty members are responsible to GRCC and to each other for the successful completion of departmental work, as well as associated with the School of Science, Technology, and Engineering and GRCC as a whole. In addition to the major position responsibilities, it is expected that faculty demonstrate outstanding communication skills, collaborate effectively, use personal initiative to overcome obstacles and work efficiently to meet deadlines, and be committed to the ongoing systemic changes needed to ensure the increased recruitment, inclusion, retention, and completion of traditional populations, non-traditional populations, and historically underserved populations. In an environment where innovation is valued, each faculty member will take responsibility to perform their work in a manner consistent with both the letter and the spirit of GRCC values.
Requisition ID: 810 Employee Group: Faculty Association Schedule: 32 Weeks (Fall & Winter Semesters) Start Date: Winter 2025 or Fall 2025 Compensation: Consistent with https://www.grcc.edu/sites/default/files/docs/humanresources/2022-2025%20Faculty%20Association%20contract.docx.pdf (Page #109) Benefits: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/benefits-insurance/medical-plans/new-hire-benefit-enrollment Reports to: Associate Dean, School of STEM Posting Opens: January 29, 2025 Posting Closes: February 28, 2025
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Teach corequisite and standalone courses ranging from algebra to differential equations including math for liberal arts majors and statistics to a diverse student population. • Participate fully as a member of the Mathematics Department in such activities as curriculum development, evaluation and revision, committee membership, textbook selection, and department meetings. • Engage in professional development activities and maintain expertise in the field of mathematics and the teaching of mathematics. • Advise students on curriculum and academic programs as appropriate. • Contribute to student retention strategies to increase recruitment, inclusion, retention, and completion. • Contribute to the growth and development of the Department and the College, by participating in team-based committee work, departmental planning, and other discipline related and college related activities. • Support the Department and College through other work normally expected of faculty members. • Demonstrate commitment to a learner centered environment. • Support the courses at all GRCC locations (Lakeshore Campus, Middle College locations, High School Partnership locations). • Adhere to the standards and requirements expressed in the Faculty Contract. • Foster an equity-minded learning environment which advances inclusion, reduces equity gaps and promotes diversity and belonging of all students.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Educational Credentials
• Master's Degree in Mathematics or closely related field with at least 18 credits of graduate-level mathematics or closely related coursework required.
Work Experience
• A minimum of one-year full-time teaching experience in Mathematics at the college or university level required; the equivalent part-time or adjunct teaching time will be considered as
