Responsibilities

Your Commitment

We are seeking outstanding individuals capable of teaching first- and second-year Mathematics courses in the General Education Curriculum to support all academic programs of UDST. Courses include - but are not limited to - Algebra and Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus I&II, Statistics, Linear Algebra and Numerical Problem Solving. 

Teaching & Learning

• Commitment to UDST’s mandate of excellence in applied and experiential teaching and learning pedagogies
• Demonstrate fluent ability to design and deliver teaching materials across a range of courses using student-centered strategies with appropriate learning supports
• Commitment to creating and evaluating authentic assessment tools that validly and reliably measure mastery of course learning outcomes while promoting lifelong learning
• Demonstrated ability to develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable students to be active participants in their own education.
• Digital literacy and demonstrated fluency in UDST’s learning management system, and an ability to model and facilitate use of current and emerging digital platforms committed to student learning and feedback
• Manage the resources of the learning environment, including print, online, university, and community resources, student success strategies, and course portfolio documents required for program review and accreditation processes

 Professional Development & University Service

• Commitment to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession through self-driven continuous academic professional development and life-long learning.
• Participating in curriculum development projects to enhance cross-college and interdisciplinary collaboration initiatives
• Positive and sustained contributions to the universities’ activities and initiatives including assignments to committee work related to curriculum, assessment, student success, and community outreach.
• Demonstrated aptitude of academic and information literacy skills.

Personal Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to creative thinking and analysis to make informed decisions
• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and flexibility in managing the teaching and learning environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English; interpersonal skills that contribute to a healthy workplace environment.
• Collaborative and collegial spirit and a demonstrated ability to establish rapport with learners, colleagues, sponsor-employers, and members of the community.

Skills

Qualifications

Education

Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, from a recognized institution is required

Post-graduate certificate in education teaching methods, or equivalent, is desirable

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years full-time teaching experience in upper secondary, post-secondary, or higher education institutions

A combination of recent, relevant academic and/or professional experience may be considered assets