FULL-TIME FACULTY – MATHEMATICS
OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

The Mathematics Department of Olive-Harvey College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, seeks an innovative, collaborative, technologically astute tenure-track instructor to teach general mathematics courses effective Fall 2024.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Teaches full range of math courses (developmental through linear algebra).
  • Works with college and department on innovative approaches to engage students to succeed in math courses and transfer to four-year colleges/universities.
  • Creates an effective learning environment that fosters students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
  • Participates in curriculum, assessment, and program planning. Employs a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of student learning outcomes for the course(s).
  • Helps students reach their academic, personal, and career goals and cultivates a safe environment that respects the diversity of individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
  • Maintains office hours, advises students, and participates in departmental and institutional committees, meetings, and other activities.
  • Adheres to City Colleges of Chicago board rules, policies, procedures, and code of ethics. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• • Master's Degree in Mathematics or Mathematics Education OR Master’s Degree in a related field with at least 18 hours of mathematics at the graduate level required.
  • Minimum one year of college level teaching experience required. Community college teaching experience preferred.
  • Math Education coursework preferred.
  • Academic preparation for and successful experience in designing and teaching curricula responsive to the needs and interests of historically underrepresented students, including first-generation college students.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully teach mathematics at the college level. 
  • Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the community college philosophy and its principles. 
  • Commitment to professional growth as it relates to student success and current issues involving math education at a community college. 
  • Evidence of and commitment to leading and working as part of a team both inside and outside of the mathematics department. 
  • Demonstrated interest in professional development focused on teaching, learning, and assessment. 
  • Knowledge of a learning management system and mathematical software. 
  • Experience with diverse, multi-lingual student population desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the community college. 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse students and staff.

For consideration:

All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, must submit the following documents together for review:

• • Letter of interest
  • Resume or curriculum vitae
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Statement of commitment to equity in the classroom
  • Legible copy of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts initially accepted; official transcripts required at time of interview)
  • Two letters of recommendation

A teaching demonstration will be required of selected candidates at a future date. 

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within six (6) months of hire.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!