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<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>American International University (AIU) invites applications for a full-time Mathematics Foundation Program Instructor for the 2024 academic year. This faculty position is situated within a coordinated, outcomes-driven Foundation Program that prepares students for entry into undergraduate study. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong, scholarly-informed teaching in developmental mathematics, a clear commitment to student progression, and the ability to operate effectively within a structured, multi-section academic environment. The role requires disciplined course delivery, alignment with shared curricula and assessments, and the consistent use of evidence-based instructional practices. Faculty are expected to teach with purpose, monitor student learning closely, and ensure that students meet defined progression standards for entry into degree programs.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Teaching and Instruction</p><ul><li>Deliver high-quality instruction across Foundation Program mathematics courses (e.g., pre-algebra, algebra, quantitative reasoning)</li><li>Teach for conceptual understanding alongside procedural fluency</li><li>Plan and deliver structured lessons aligned with established course outcomes</li><li>Apply evidence-based and scholarly-informed teaching practices appropriate to developmental mathematics</li><li>Use active learning strategies, including questioning, concept checks, and guided practice</li><li>Adapt instruction to meet the needs of students with varied levels of mathematical preparation</li></ul><p>Assessment and Student Progression</p><ul><li>Design and implement formative assessments to monitor student learning</li><li>Contribute to the development and delivery of common program-level assessments</li><li>Support comprehensive end-of-term assessments aligned with course outcomes</li><li>Evaluate student performance and ensure readiness for progression into degree programs</li></ul><p>Program Delivery and Operations</p><ul><li>Adhere to common syllabi, pacing structures, and assessment frameworks across coordinated sections</li><li>Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student engagement</li><li>Enforce program policies related to attendance and academic progress</li><li>Identify and intervene early with students at risk of non-progression</li><li>Provide office hours and targeted academic support</li><li>Utilize Canvas as the primary learning management system</li><li>Use Microsoft Teams to support communication and instructional continuity as required</li><li>Deliver instruction effectively in both in-person and remote formats</li><li>Fulfill all teaching-related responsibilities, including meetings and coordination activities</li></ul><p>Collaboration and Continuous Improvement</p><ul><li>Work closely with course coordinators to ensure alignment of instruction and assessment across sections</li><li>Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of curriculum and instructional materials</li><li>Use student performance data to inform instructional decisions and targeted interventions</li><li>Participate in program-level initiatives focused on improving student outcomes</li><li>Support institutional expectations related to documentation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement</li><li>Engage professionally within a collaborative, team-based academic environment</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>Required Academic Credentials:</h2><p>Master's degree in Mathematics or a closely related field</p><h2>Teaching Experience:</h2><p>Proven experience teaching mathematics at the secondary or post-secondary level</p><h2>Instructional Practice:</h2><p>Demonstrated ability to teach students with varied academic preparation, including those requiring foundational support</p><h2>Pedagogical Approach:</h2><p>Familiarity with evidence-based or scholarly-informed approaches to teaching and learning</p><h2>Technology Skills:</h2><p>Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and instructional technologies</p><h2>Communication:</h2><p>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English</p><h2>Professional Practice:</h2><p>Ability to manage teaching responsibilities within a structured academic program and meet established deadlines</p><h2>Cultural Competency:</h2><p>Ability to work effectively in a diverse, international academic environment</p><h2>Preferred:</h2><p>Candidates with at least two years of teaching experience in higher education</p><p>Experience teaching foundation, remedial, or developmental mathematics</p><p>Experience working within coordinated, multi-section courses with shared curricula and assessments</p><p>Familiarity with outcome-based instruction, common assessment design, and program-level alignment</p><p>Experience supporting students with gaps in mathematical preparation or low confidence</p><p></p></section>