Developmental Mathematics Faculty

Montana State University, United States

Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
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Position Details
Position Information


Announcement Number FAC - VA - 23052
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Sarah Maki
[email protected]
Classification Title
Working Title Developmental Mathematics Faculty
Brief Position Overview
The Developmental Math faculty member predominantly teaches Prealgebra through College Algebra courses for Montana State University and Gallatin College students at Gallatin College MSU. The Developmental Math faculty member works closely with Gallatin College developmental education and workforce programs faculty to ensure course requirements and outcomes prepare students for subsequent coursework and career skills. The Developmental Math faculty member also works closely with the Gallatin College and MSU Academic Advisors to facilitate student success. The faculty member must be able to adjust to a wide range of student preparedness and teaching situations. This position is directed and managed by the Developmental Math Department Chair at Gallatin College.
Evaluations for this position are completed by the Associate Dean at Gallatin College.
The mission of Gallatin College’s Developmental Education Program is to provide engaging learning opportunities to enable students to enhance academic and life skills, to succeed in developmental coursework, to excel in subsequent college-level courses, and to become lifelong learners.
Faculty Tenure Track Yes
Faculty Rank Tenure-Track
Position Number 4A0646
Department Gallatin College
Division Gallatin College
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term Academic Year
Semester Fall & Spring
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Union Affiliation Montana Two-Year College Faculty Association (MTYCFA)
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type MUS
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details


General Statement
The Developmental Math faculty member teaches developmental math courses for Gallatin College (a two-year college). The Developmental Math faculty member works closely with Gallatin College developmental education and workforce programs faculty to ensure course requirements and outcomes, prepare students for subsequent coursework and career skills. The Developmental Math faculty member also works closely with the Gallatin College and MSU Academic Advisors to facilitate student success. The faculty member must be able to adjust to a wide range of student preparedness and teaching situations. This position is directed and managed by the Developmental Math Department Chair at Gallatin College. Evaluations for this position are completed by the Associate Dean of Gallatin College.
The mission of Gallatin College’s Developmental Education Program is to provide engaging learning opportunities to enable students to enhance academic and life skills, to succeed in developmental coursework, to excel in subsequent college-level courses, and to become lifelong learners.
Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Because increasing the diversity of the Mathematics profession is one of our strategic priorities, women and underrepresented minorities in Mathematics are particularly encouraged to apply.
The journey to discovering your purpose may take many turns and we’ve been lucky to help our students on their own unique journeys. Our teachers and staff work closely with individual students to provide guidance, help them learn in their own ways, provide career advice and most importantly, ensure student success.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teaches 15-16 credits per semester, which include STEM classes from Prealgebra through College Algebra and Math Literacy.
  • Teaches non-cognitive skills and effective math study skills.
  • Teaches classes anytime between 8am and 8 pm Monday – Friday.
  • Ability to teach face-to-face, online only, or in a blended delivery modality.
  • Prepares and maintains online resources such as video lectures.
  • Assesses and continuously improves developmental math curriculum.
  • Collaborates with Gallatin College faculty and staff, MSU faculty and staff, students, and other constituents.
  • Serves on campus committees to improve student learning and development, foster a supportive institutional climate, and develop engaged faculty and staff.
  • Supervises non-tenure track faculty and coordinates multi-section course offerings.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Master’s degree in Mathematics or a closely related academic discipline with at least nine (9) graduate-level semester credits in mathematics.
  • Experience teaching math in a high school or post-secondary institution.


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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Experience teaching developmental math at a university, technical or community college.
  • Experience teaching college-level math.
  • Experience teaching, guiding, and motivating students with diverse backgrounds, learning difficulties, disabilities, particularly at-risk and under-represented students.
  • Experience developing, evaluating, and improving math curriculum materials.
  • Demonstrated computer skills and the ability to use instructional technology such as online learning programs and platforms.
  • Demonstrated creativity and innovation in teaching, which may include the use of technology, active learning, flipped classroom, group work, real-world applications, and reading/writing across the curriculum.
  • Participation in professional development related to teaching and math education; willingness to improve teaching based on research and best practices.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current practices in developmental education.
  • Experience in supervision or management given the need to coordinate and manage multi-section courses with multiple instructors.


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    The Successful Candidate Will
    • Demonstrate commitment to developmental education that meets high academic standards and responds to student needs.
    • Demonstrate ability to teach, guide, and motivate students.
    • Express desire to innovate and to grow professionally.
    • Contribute to an effective work atmosphere by interacting positively and appropriately with students, colleagues, supervisors and other constituents.
    • Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds who may have a combination of special needs and/or academic, economic or social barriers to success in their education.
    • Demonstrate willingness to participate actively in college activities beyond one’s field of expertise.
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
    Physical Demands
    Work is predominately performed in an office, classroom, and laboratory setting.
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    The Program
    The mission of Gallatin College’s Developmental Education Program is to provide engaging learning opportunities to enable students to enhance academic and life skills, to succeed in developmental coursework, to excel in subsequent college-level courses, and to become lifelong learners.
    The Department
    Gallatin College MSU is Southwest Montana’s two-year college, offering associate degrees and one-year professional certificates. Gallatin College complements the four-year programs at Montana State University and ensures access to workforce development that promotes a vibrant local economy.
    Gallatin College collaborates extensively with area industries to develop new programs and provide responsive training options that meet local workforce needs. One- and two-year workforce programs help students improve their skills and advance their career opportunities or prepare for a career change.
    The College
    Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of nine academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 15,000 students, including approximately 2000 graduate students. MSU is recognized as one of 108 U.S. Research Universities (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation rankings.

    Posting Detail Information


    Number of Vacancies 1
    Desired Start Date August 2023
    Position End Date (if temporary)
    Open Date
    Close Date
    Applications will be:
    Screening of applications will begin on March 8th, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
    Special Instructions
    For questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah Maki at [email protected]
    Please note when applying: A minimum of 3 professional references are required when applying for this position. Documents to be uploaded with the application need to have the following information included:
    • Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications listed above, and
    • Resume or curriculum vitae detailing education and professional experience, and
    • One-page teaching philosophy (teaching statement), and *Official or Unofficial transcripts showing at least nine (9) graduate-level semester credits in mathematics. A verification of Educational background will be conducted.
    Diversity Statement
    Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
    MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

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