Faculty Project Coordinator for Mathematics Developmental Education

University of North Texas - Dallas
United States, Texas, Dallas
7300 University Hills Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 20, 2025
Title: Faculty Project Coordinator for Mathematics Developmental Education Employee Classification: Faculty Director Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success SubDivision-Department: DAL-Office of the Provost Department: DAL-College Readiness-500152 Job Location: Dallas Salary: Pay range $60,000-$65,000 FTE: 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility: About Us - Values Overview: Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. 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Department Summary The Trail Ready Summer Bridge Program offers admitted student the opportunity to engage in major-based learning communities as well as TSI-preparation boot camps the summer before first fall semester at UNT Dallas. Students enrolled in the programs can earn college credit or become TSI-complete free-of-charge. Trail Ready works closely with faculty from the academic departments to offer experiences that will support student success. Position Overview The Faculty Project Coordinator will serve to administer the Academic Summer Bridge program under the supervision of the Office of the Provost. This employee will have the rank of Lecturer, teach boot camps as a part of the Summer Bridge program during the summer, and teach three courses each fall and spring semester in the Department of Mathematics. In addition, the employee will develop and assess the curriculum for mathematics developmental education. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in mathematics or other closely related field from a regionally accredited university Extensive experience teaching in math developmental education. Experience with academic summer bridge programs Documented experience in planning and organizing student programs Academic experience working with a culturally diverse population Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Ability to develop objectives, evaluate effectiveness, and assess needs. Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards and University policies and procedures related to the area of responsibility. Ability to work effectively and patiently with students. Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence. Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work. Preferred Qualifications Required License/Registration/Certifications Job Duties: Coordinate and teach Trail Ready boot camp sessions for students who have not met completion of math college-readiness requirements set forth by the Texas Success Initiative. Assist in program administrative duties such as recruiting full-time-in-college students who are TSI-liable to attend and complete the college-readiness boot camp program and program assessment and reporting. Serve on the Development Education Committee and collaborate with campus stakeholders to support the success of developmental education students. Teach 18 hours of developmental education mathematics and co-requisite math courses as assigned as a Lecturer in the Mathematics Department during the academic year. Serve as a coordinator for developmental education curriculum and faculty development in the Department of Mathematics. Work Schedule: Standard Monday - Friday Driving University Vehicle: No Security Sensitive: This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions: Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Benefits: For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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