Rio Hondo College

Announces an opening for

MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR
(2 Positions)

Full-time, 10 month Tenure track Position

Position Number: 10-37 Closing Date: October 13, 2010 Starting Date: Spring 2011

Office of Human Resources 3600 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601-1699

(562) 908-3405 www.riohondo.edu

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR Full-Time #10-37 SALARY Dependent upon academic background and educational experience. Please visit our website at www.riohondo.edu/hr to see the faculty salary schedule. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in mathematics or applied mathematics OR Bachelors in either of the above AND Masters in statistics, physics, or mathematics education OR The equivalent. The equivalent is: A Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and one of the following: 1. A Masters degree, including at least 24 graduate units in the area of Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. 2. Completion of 30 units in a Doctoral program in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, including successful completion of 24 graduate units in the area of Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. OR A valid California Community College Credential authorizing service in the appropriate subject matter AND Demonstrated knowledge of specific discipline; knowledge of instructional needs of community college students AND Ability to relate well with peers and other co-workers; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to be flexible in a changing environment AND Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. PLEASE NOTE: Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. RESPONSIBILITIES Under general direction: Instruct students in the assigned discipline Develop curricula, instructional methodology, strategies Advise students in both group and individual contacts Assist students in improving time management and learning skills Participate in institutional activities including but not limited to flex and staff development Perform peer reviews as required in the association contract

Participate in other contractually required activities Meet regularly with discipline/division peers Provide support for discipline/division recruitment, research and development Participate on institutional committees and activities Work towards continuous personal growth and development Perform other duties as directed or specified by Board Policy, California Education Code, or Faculty Association contract. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States. Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement. As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicants expense) taken by an official Livescan agency. Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, due to a disability, please notify the Office of Human Resources. A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request. METHOD OF APPLICATION A complete application will consist of: 1. District Application Form 2. Resume 3. Answers to Supplemental Questions 4. Copies of Transcripts

Supplemental Questionnaire

MATH INSTRUCTOR, FULL-TIME #10-37

Please note: It is your responsibility to make sure that all requested information is provided on this supplemental questionnaire. Only complete supplemental questionnaires will be considered. RESPONSES TO THE REQUESTED INFORMATION WILL BE REVIEWED, EVALUATED, AND SCORED. THEREFORE, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU PROVIDE A THOROUGH RESPONSE. PLEASE PROVIDE TYPED OR WORD-PROCESSED RESPONSES ON SEPARATE PAGES.

1. Please list your highest degree held and highlight them on your transcripts. 2. Please list any Community College Credentials held. 3. Please list the math courses you have taught; indicate whether you were a teaching assistant/tutor or an instructor (completely responsible for writing the exams and calculating the grades) and whether you were teaching at the high school, community college or university. Please use this format... Course TA/tutor or instructor High school, community college or university

4. What difficulties do students face while in developmental math classes? How would you address these issues in your class? 5. Describe your favorite approaches in a typical class session (use of technology, collaborative learning, etc). How do these strategies help students? 6. Give an example of a class situation or student encounter in which you felt you were particularly successful. (1-2 paragraphs only please) 7. Describe your training and/or experience that demonstrates your sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

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