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At a Glance! Lower Columbia College (LCC) is located in the heart of historic Longview, WA. Situated at the confluence of the Columbia, Cowlitz, and Coweeman rivers, Longview offers all of the advantages of small-town living with easy access to Portland, Seattle, the Pacific Ocean, and the beautiful Cascade Mountain Range. The college serves students working toward professional and technical degrees, basic education for adults, terminal associate’s degrees, and transfer to 4-year universities. The Math and Engineering Department has nine
full-time faculty and two adjunct faculty.

The Math and Engineering Department seeks an equity-minded colleague who places students at the center of decision-making; is innovative and collaborative; values engagement; maintains open and efficient communication with students, faculty, staff, and administration; makes decisions informed by student-success data; seeks opportunities to grow professionally and model current practices within the discipline; establishes and maintains an inclusive classroom culture; is technologically savvy; and has experience and desire to develop courses and deliver instruction through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities.

• Lecture rate is $78.33 per contact hour ($814.11 per credit).
• Lab rate is $55.11 per contact hour ($1,212.42 per credit).
• Field-based experience rate is $40.03 per contact hour ($1,320.99 per credit).

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Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment and use evidence-based practices to support the development of socioeconomically, racially, and linguistically diverse students.
• Use relevant instructional technologies to enhance and support active learning in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities
• Assess, evaluate, and document student learning and achievement of course outcomes, and provide feedback in ways that promote student growth and understanding.
• Provide individualized support to promote student success.
• Use data, self-reflection, professional development and feedback to revise your instruction, improve student success and better serve historically underrepresented and marginalized student populations.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s Degree in mathematics, statistics, or related field with a minimum of 30 graduate credits in mathematics from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge of instructional techniques that promote student engagement and student success in the first two years of collegiate mathematics (such as precalculus, calculus, statistics, linear algebra, or differential equations).
• Teaching philosophy that is student-centered and focused on learning and demonstrated interest in teaching the diverse students at a community college.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful experience teaching mathematics at a community college.
• Demonstrated knowledge of barriers for historically marginalized students or experience in addressing disproportionate impact and equity issues within an institution.
• Proficiency with a Learning Management System such as Canvas, Blackboard, or MyOpenMath, and with Open Educational Resources.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in a STEM mathematics sequence, including Calculus 1-4.

The minimum qualifications may seem specific and limiting, but we do consider candidates with relatable education, experience, and skills. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet exactly what's listed. With questions about qualifications, feel free to reach out to our HR team.

Supplemental Information

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lower Columbia College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. All Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, access, equal opportunity and/or grievance procedures should be directed to Kendra Sprague, Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs, 1600 Maple Street, PO Box 3010, Longview, WA 98632, title9@lowercolumbia.edu, Phone number, (360) 442-2120, Phone number/TTY (800) 833-6388.

• Learn more on our Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment page.
• The college is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information, visit About Title IX.
• The college encourages qualified members of protected classes to apply.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

LCC celebrates and embraces diversity of all kinds, including differing beliefs, cultures, people, and experiences. We commit to institutional and individual changes that recognize, understand, and challenge patterns of social inequity and systemic disparities within our ever-changing world. For more information, see .

Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Lower Columbia College reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. Lower Columbia College's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at .

Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or professional association or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers or professional association. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.

Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission, Vision & Values define our reason for being, and provide the framework for planning and improvement efforts at LCC. For details on LCC's Mission, Vision & Values, see our .

Application Procedure and Requirements

An online application must be completed for consideration. Paper submissions or emailed materials will not be accepted. A complete application must also include the following documents (attached or in the online application itself):

• Resume
• Cover Letter (Letter of Interest)
• Unofficial transcripts (if applicable)

Upon request, accommodations are available for persons with disabilities for the Lower Columbia College hiring process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Conditions of Employment

• If you are hired, you will need to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship or appropriate legal authorization to work for the duration of this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1995.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• If you are hired and are proficient in Spanish, you will have to take a Spanish proficiency test to receive the 5% extra in salary.
• The College is committed to maintain an environment for teaching and learning which is free of drugs and alcohol.

Lower Columbia College Human Resources

For any questions regarding this job advertisement and/or department or campus culture, please call our Human Resources office at (360) 442-2120, or email us directly at .

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $42.03 - $78.33 per hour

Ability to Relocate:

• Longview, WA 98632: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person