Assistant Professor of Secondary Math Education
Job Description
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE:
Instructs and facilitates a meaningful and effective learning experience of the course
competencies in the classroom, fieldwork, and student clinical experiences settings. Position is
subject to all terms and provisions of the NTU faculty contract.
This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills,
and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties
or responsibilities required or assigned to this position. This position requires knowledge and
competence in mathematics as well as teaching experience
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education.
- Participates in process of selecting future students for the program.
- Oversees and participates in the assessment of program candidates and ensures that
gateways requirements are met. - Selects and prepares course outlines, and printed and non-printed instructional materials.
- Selects and orders course books and materials.
- Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
Encourages student success. - Provides support for students who may need clinical experience or coursework remediation
including re-teaching and provides support for other teachers in these efforts. - Understands and can convey to students, faculty, and NTU staff the program's alignment
with Elevate New Mexico (the New Mexico Public Education Departments' teacher
evaluation system). - Preparing lesson plans which incorporate varied instructional techniques, multi-media,
integration strategies designed to meet the educational, multi-social and emotional needs
of the students. - Instructs students in field of study.
- Takes, maintains, and submits attendance reports.
- Provides assistance to students regarding up to date information on degrees or certificates
in their educational program. - Maintains accurate files on each advisee, refers students when appropriate to sources of
specialized services within the University. - Sets up, plans and supervises work of students, individually or in small groups, or in clinical
experience settings.
Page 2 Effective April 2014 - Designs tests, assessment rubrics, and evaluates achievement of students.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, materials,
equipment and facilities. - Administers assessments to measure student clinical experience and coursework
performance Maintains a current and accurate inventory of all equipment, tools, and
supplies. - Evaluates student progress on a regular basis, including progress reports and grades.
- Provides feedback on work and assignments to students.
- Participates and provides opportunities for students in community service initiatives or
projects. - Provides accurate and timely reports as requested.
- Assists in program reviews and accreditation guidelines regarding student academic
achievement and their success on outcomes. - Participates in and develops efforts to recruit and retain students.
- Conducts research in field of study.
- Identifies grant opportunities. Prepares and submits proposals.
- May be advisor to student clubs.
- Holds regular office hours to assist students.
- Seeks and assists students in obtaining internships.
- Collaborates regularly with colleagues who teach mathematics and the required education
courses to share experiences, new knowledge, research, and innovative ideas - Attends and participates in faculty meetings, career and technical education meetings, and
other meetings and committees as required. - Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises students during clinical experiences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's degree in Secondary Mathematics Education
- Three years of teaching experience in teaching mathematics at secondary school level.
- Three years of teaching students in a culturally diverse environment.
- Demonstrates, understands, and articulates the importance of preserving cultural values.
- Understands and can articulate the New Mexico Public Education Department's Educator
Preparation Program requirements for secondary mathematics teachers. - Obtain New Mexico teaching license for Secondary Mathematics Education
- Maintains educational competencies in area of instruction.
- Professional excellence, community service and/or publication.
- Valid and clean state driver's license.
Page 3 Effective April 2014 - Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no
history of child abuse and/or neglect.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Ph.D./Terminal degree in Secondary Mathematics Education
- Five years of teaching experience in teaching mathematics at secondary school level.
- Obtain New Mexico teaching license for Secondary Mathematics Education
- Maintains educational competencies in area of instruction.
- Professional excellence, community service and/or publication.
- Valid and clean state driver's license.
- Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no
history of child abuse and/or neglect.
The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers
of individuals into this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and
requirements. - Knowledge of field of study.
- Knowledge of techniques and practices in field.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of instructional policies and procedures.
- Skilled in operating computers and office machines.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a
process or explain procedures such as how to perform a task to students. - Ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups.
- Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.
- Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
- Ability to oversee the work of students.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying
social and cultural backgrounds. - Ability to communicate effectively in the Navajo and English language.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently sits, stand, walk, bend,
stoop, and squat. - Use hands for dexterity of motion, repetitive movement of both hands.
- Have excellent auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications skills.
- The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Page 4 Effective April 2014
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is typically performed within an office, university in-person or virtual classroom, or at
student's clinical experience sites (off campus) - Situations occur where surgical masks, safety goggles, gloves and protective face shields
may occur. - Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
- Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be
required.
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