TBR | The College System of Tennessee

Job Title: Instructor of Mathematics

Job Grade: 903

Campus Location: Walters State Community College Morristown Campus ***This position will be a travelling position with dual enrollment for Claiborne, Hancock and Grainger High Schools. (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)

Job Purpose: The overall purpose of the Instructor of Mathematics is to teach college and learning support level mathematics courses.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teach day and/or evening classes, both off and on campuses to include dual enrollment classes at area high schools in conventional and alternate delivery modes (e.g., web-based, virtual, accelerated schedule).
• Participate in advising, retention, and student success initiatives to support the WSCC Mission and Vision. 
• Participate in curriculum development, student recruiting, departmental meetings and college committees. 
• Complete goals and objectives for the individual and division in support of the WSCC Mission and Vision. 
• Complete educational outcome measures and academic reporting as required.
• Participate in professional growth, leadership and community involvement to support the WSCC Mission and Vision.
• May perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 credit hours in mathematics from a regionally
  accredited institution.
  
• Successful higher education or high school teaching experience in mathematics. (Graduate assistance experience is also accepted.)
  
• Experience working with graphing calculators, computerized instructional equipment and
  materials, or mobile devices to enhance the learning experience.
  
• Ability to communicate and develop effective interpersonal relationships with faculty,
  staff, and students.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or PhD. in Mathematics.
  
• Three years or more related teaching experience.
  

Behavioral Core Competencies:

• Teaching competence in Mathematics and applicable technology with the ability to communicate effectively and to interact with campus and community positively to develop a cohesive program.
  
• Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
  
• Strong leadership and motivational skills are essential.
  
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
  
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
  
• Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department, the division, and the college to provide well-developed courses and programs of study.
  
• Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches, and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.
  

Leadership & Supervisory: This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but is expected to participate as part of a team in conjunction with other faculty and as a member of the Mathematics division.

Environment & Working Conditions: 

• Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations, well lit, and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions.
• May be exposed to varying weather conditions when travelling.

Physical Demands (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):

• Large amounts of time spent looking at computer monitors could lead to some eye strain, stress, or headache issues.
• Operation of standard office equipment including copier and fax machine.
• Repetitive stress injuries could occur.
• Travel to local areas may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

REQ#500669

Posting Closes: Tuesday, May 6, 2025