Job Description:
Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.
This position provides instruction in a wide range of mathematics content, including developmental and upper level courses. While there may be opportunities to teach some fully online sections, the majority of the courses will be taught on site. The Mathematics Department at Holyoke Community College seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member to bring vision and innovation to our Mathematics Department and to help advance the college's efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for all HCC students. Candidates should bring a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in their teaching practice. Faculty members participate in department initiatives to better prepare mathematics students for transfer and careers and have an interest in actively engaging with the communities HCC serves. Candidates for this position should demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching in the college environment, as well interest in working collaboratively with colleagues, transfer institutions, and community organizations.
Develop innovative methods for teaching developmental, college and upper level mathematics courses primarily on campus.
Review and update curriculum
Review and experiment with pedagogy as well as evaluate alternative teaching strategies including inquiry-oriented teaching, project-based learning, distance learning and Learning Communities.
Review student placement, standards and means.
Assess student and program learning outcomes.
Incorporate technology in the classroom.
Develop and implement new courses.
Pursue grant opportunities.
Participates in program and degree advising for students suited to students' career and transfer goals.
Actively participates in department, division and professional staff meetings as well as other components of college governance.
Participates in college programs and activities including holding office hours.
REQUIRED:
- Master's Degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Applied Mathematics, or a related field;
- Demonstrated interest and ability in the classroom teaching of community college mathematics courses, both developmental and upper level;
- Experience using varied pedagogical styles including collaborative and active learning;
- Ability to use various technology effectively to teach mathematics:
- Excellent communication skills;
- Ability to engage in professional non-instructional duties such as college committees and advising;
- Commitment to and understanding of the community college mission;
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body,
- Core graduate level mathematics courses.
NOTE: A teaching demonstration will be a required part of the interview process.
PREFERRED:
Experience with collaborative, inquiry-based, and/or experience in developmental education and distance education;
College teaching experience in mathematics;
Understanding the unique environment of the community college experience;
Use of current open education resources (OER) and graphing technology;
Experience using modern technology and programming such as R or Python, teaching and/or developing statistics and data science curricula;
Bilingual in Spanish.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the required qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.
Full-time, tenure-track MCCC/MTA position
Salary: Minimum $54,820-$64,159 (subject to salary increase effective January 1, 2025). Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full State benefits.
Funding: State
Start Date: August, 2025
Application Instructions-- Please submit the following documentation:
- Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
- CV/Resume including three references with contact information (email and phone)
- A list of graduate mathematics courses
- Your teaching philosophy with a Statement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- A sample math activity applicable to community college teaching
- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.
Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
