Business Math Faculty
Job Summary
The opportunity is out there. You just have to find it.
-Tom Golisano, Founder
Who we are looking for: The Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship seeks a Lead Business Math Faculty member whose focus is on student learning and engagement; with faculty, each other, and the external business community. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in teaching statistics and additional expertise in data analysis and the technological tools essential in today s business environment.
We seek faculty who actively embrace an open mindset towards thoughtfully integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technology into their teaching, advising, and mentorship. Our faculty have a strong and consistent commitment to student learning including multi- and interdisciplinary integration between courses. They are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment that respects and values diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Faculty choose to teach at our Institute because:
- They want to teach; student learning, empowerment, and inclusivity are their passion and their purpose.
- They want to advise; proactively and consistently mentoring students excites them.
- They want to improve; continuous improvement pedagogically & professionally is in their DNA.
Who We Are: The Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is a non-profit post-secondary education institution dedicated to propelling the next generation of business leaders forward while ensuring they re not held back by debt. Through hands-on mentorship, connections with real businesses, and a hyper-focused curriculum, students are set up for business success in just 24 months. Our faculty are drawn to the opportunity to create an alternative to the high cost of traditional post-secondary education.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: At the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and value the unique perspectives and contributions that each person brings to our team. We strive to create an environment where all members of our community feel respected, valued, and supported.
Major Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Lead Faculty for required Business Math courses and co-teach Accounting, Analytics, and Technology.
- Lead Faculty are primary instructor for a given course, responsible for conducting each class meeting session, assignment design and grading, and holding weekly Team meetings with co-Instructors supporting the class
- Normal teaching load is 12 courses per 4 Quarters, and terms serving as Lead Faculty carry a load reduction to 3 courses and usually only 1-2 preps
- Our courses are integrated within, and between, Quarters, so these detailed course builds will include integrated assignments with other courses running concurrently
- Collaboration with our Director of Teaching and Learning and/or Learning Engineer for support in assuring assignment design is constructed with an assessment lens, and emphasizing and ensuring active learning in each class meeting session
- Collaboration with Director of Educational Technology and/or Learning Engineer in their conversion of these plans into our Learning Management System (LMS), Canvas
- When not serving in Lead Faculty role for Business Math, collaborate with other full- and part-time faculty building out detailed weekly lesson plans for Accounting, Analytics, and Technology.
- This is accomplished through relevant co-teach assignments and weekly Team sync meetings
- Teaching / Advising / Community & Professional Development, as explained in the Detailed Faculty Role Overview
Qualifications:
- An advanced degree in Mathematics is preferred, but degrees in analytics, technology, or related fields will also be considered.
- Minimum 10 years' experience and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching engaging math courses, with an emphasis on applied learning and active teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to understand, be sensitive to, and address the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations, actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all interactions.
- Demonstrated success in practical and applied teaching with an emphasis on proficiency development and active-learning classroom experiences is vital.
- Familiarity with the Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas is highly preferred; experience with other LMS' will be considered, with emphasis on utilizing LMS' as a learning support for students.
- Familiarity with MS Office 365, and utilizing educational technology is required; this includes experience with leveraging presentation and interactive educational technology as a component of an active learning environment. Experience with T1V/ThinkHub educational collaborative software is a plus.