Non Instructional Faculty - Math Support, Learning Commons Job at North Island College
Posting Number
Posting Number
F0770
Position Information
Division
Access & Regions
Department
Learning Commons
Supervisor Title
Director, Student Affairs
Location
Comox Valley/Campbell River/ Port Alberni (CV/CR/PA)
Posting Type
Internal/External Posting
Position Status
Temporary
If Others, please specify
New Position or Replacement?
Replacement
Position End Date (if temporary)
08/25/2023
Desired Start Date
06/26/2023
Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)
%
20
Pay Grade
Sessional Faculty Pay Scale - Maximum Step 7
Position Summary
The successful candidate will provide math support to NIC students, including ABE level math, all UT level math, and trades math. The successful candidate will work closely with the Coordinator, Learning Commons to ensure accessibility of times for students. Position will also include some promotion of the services through in-class visits and other direct contact with students and instructors.
Position Competencies
- Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;
- Effective Communication Skills;
- Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;
- Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;
- Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;
- Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide online, one-on-one or small group math support to students;
- Support students in understanding math concepts in a variety of courses, practice those concepts and problem solve when they face challenges with them;
- Respond to a wide variety of student math questions, including questions generated from ABE, UT and trades math courses;
- Judge when a referral is needed (when a request is beyond one’s knowledge and ability framework) and effectively refer learners to appropriate resources;
- Employ ethical standards and practices which encourage academic honesty and learner independence/responsibility;
- Maintain tutor role boundaries;
- Collaborate with Learning Commons Coordinator to identify the type of help students require and tailor tutoring to skills needed by students;
- Collaborate with appropriate department faculty to identify specific students who need support, and ways to encourage students accessing support.
Required Education & Experience
- Masters of Science in Math or related degree;
- Applicants must have experience providing formative feedback;
- BC teaching certificate or Provincial Instructors diploma is highly desirable.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Proficient communication skills in both oral and written English;
- Excellent time management, interpersonal, and organization skills;
- Base tutoring responses in current tutoring theory and best practices;
- Ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Ability to assess student academic needs and address challenges;
- Ability to adapt tutoring strategies and input to respond appropriately to differing learner needs;
- Training and experience in supporting students from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds;
- Flexibility and creativity in addressing student needs;
- Ability to discuss and promote math support programs to students and faculty.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please scan copies of your transcripts into one document for attachment. If your transcripts are not available at the time of application, please attach a letter or certificate of confirmation from the educational institution.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Open Date
05/11/2023
Posting Close Date
05/26/2023
Open Until Filled
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