Job Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, coordination, and assessment for the development and execution of the assigned ASC Math courses. Support the development of curriculum, content and instructional materials for the assigned ASC math support courses. Provide instruction for selected sections of the assigned ASC Math courses.
- Assist and support individual and small group consultations/instruction on academic study strategies, with emphasis on math learning strategies. (e.g., Math Assessment).
- Assist and support development, and facilitation of individual consultations, and academic, instructional, and student success workshops, with a special focus in math. Audiences may include students (undergraduate and graduate), faculty, staff, and adjuncts.
- Collaborate with the School of Mathematics and Statistics administration, faculty, and staff on teaching, instructional practices, and supporting students' academic success and persistence.
- Recruit, hire, train and supervise adjuncts, graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants, and math assistants.
- Collaborate with RIT departments, faculty, and staff on teaching/learning practices, support of students' academic success and perseverance. Support initiatives within department, division, and university including teaching, coaching, professional development, committees, and other duties as assigned.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours
Additional DetailsIn compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-###-#### or email your request to ...@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.How To ApplyIn order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Math, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry Engineering or Master's degree in Education, Student Development or related field in conjunction with baccalaureate in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry or Engineering.
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in higher education in stem-related fields with responsibility in teaching college-level math courses, curriculum development, educational programming, or student services.
- Experience with college-level math instruction/teaching and/or curriculum development.
- Ability to supervise, train, support, and evaluate student employees.
- Ability to develop student understanding of math learning strategies and academic success content.
- Experience supporting, and being a member of a large team (adjunct instructors, student leaders).
- Establishes rapport; builds and maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and external audiences.
- Ability to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy, and honesty with diverse groups and individuals
- Values and supports differences in others; ability to work with diverse populations including students with disabilities and/or first-generation students.
- Strong communication (verbal & written), and presentation (teaching and coaching) skills. Ability to listen, analyze, and problem-solve.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences
- General understanding of the developmental needs of college students.
- Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately
- Ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment.
- Ability to interpret and apply policy. Strong time management and organization skills. Ability to balance and adapt to interruptions, and multiple changing and varied tasks.
- Demonstrates innovation, creativity, and professionalism.
- Computer competence using software and enterprise systems appropriate for the complexities of the role and its functions
- Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Statistics preferred.
- Experience in planning and records management.
- General knowledge of assessment practices and experience utilizing assessment data to inform practice.
What do we believe at RIT?Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).Job SummaryThe Coordinator of Math Support Courses is a full-time, 11-month position that provides and promotes math and science learning strategies, resources, and interventions for students. This role coordinates and delivers courses, workshops, and individual and small group instruction supporting credit-bearing RIT math and science courses. This position is responsible for:
- Managing, facilitating, and teaching Math Support courses
- Providing group and individual consultations to enhance students' learning strategies in math and science courses
- Administrative oversight and assessment of ASC Math Support programs
- Teaching RIT credit-bearing math courses and collaborating with SMS faculty and course coordinators.
Responsibilities include supervision of adjuncts, graduate and undergraduate student staff. This position is responsible for the supervision and assessment of key programmatic initiatives, and partners and collaborates with colleges, departments, faculty, and staff regarding the academic success and perseverance of students. This position is part of the ASC Math and Science Support team and reports to the Assistant Director.Please note: Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required