Mathematics (Statistics) Assistant Professor
Position Summary
The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.
About the Department:
The Mathematics and Statistics department's primary goals are excellence in teaching and student success. The faculty and staff prioritize and value working collaboratively with other faculty, the campus support services, and administration in order to improve in department programs and promote success in the classroom. Faculty will need to be actively seeking professional growth, participate in developing curriculum, maintaining and tracking student learning outcomes, serving on department and college committees, and maintain classroom standards for students to achieve. We welcome and encourage diversity in teaching styles, decision making based on meeting diverse student needs and promoting professional goals. We are looking for other energetic faculty to work with in this pursuit. We are professionals who share enthusiasm for building and maintaining outstanding mathematics programs/standards and collaboratively continue to promote an educational environment that is always welcoming and supportive for all students.
Faculty may have an opportunity to teach College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Dual Enrollment courses for partner high schools and with support from Folsom Lake College staff to provide accessible, high-quality education to high school students earning college credit.
Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (Download PDF reader) (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.
Typical Duties
The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:
- Math 372 - College Algebra for Stem
- Math 373 - Trigonometry
- Math 375 - Pre-Calculus
- Math 333 - College Algebra for Liberal Arts
- Math 385 - Calculus Prep for STEM
- Math 400, 401, 402 - Calculus I, II, III
- STAT C1000 - Intro to Statistics
- Any course in the FLC math curriculum
To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for Folsom Lake College:
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s in mathematics or applied mathematics; OR Bachelor’s in either of the above AND Master’s in statistics, physics or mathematics education OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.
- Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.