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ADJUNCT FACULTY – Mathematics Strategies in the Inclusive Classroom (INCL 02325)

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ADJUNCT FACULTY – Mathematics Strategies in the Inclusive Classroom (INCL 02325)

Location

Mount Laurel, NJ

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

00889

Department

Adjunct (Liberal Arts)

Opening Date

09/21/2021

• Description

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Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

This position teaches Mathematics Strategies in the Inclusive Classroom (INCL 02325) in the Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Education – Elementary Program at RCBC. Adjunct faculty work under the direction of the Department Chairs and the administration of the Division of Liberal Arts to facilitate class instruction, evaluate student performance, develop and manage syllabus and course materials, and comply with any Department, Division, or College requirements.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to help teacher candidates prepare to teach mathematics in diverse, inclusive elementary classrooms. In order to do that, this course will focus on teaching through inquiry and problem solving, using appropriate interventions, and shaping the learning environment. The co-requisite STREAM practicum/clinical experience should be considered a laboratory for this course, where teacher candidates observe, reflect, question, and make connections to what is discussed in class in terms of both content and pedagogy.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical content: counting and cardinality, operations and algebraic thinking, numbers and operations in base ten, numbers and operation – fractions, measurement and data, and geometry.

• Develop a familiarity with Common Core State Content and Practice Standards, know what mathematics elementary students are supposed to learn and master.

• Understand how learners grow and develop, recognize that patterns of learning and development vary within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas, understand individual differences and diverse cultures.

• Use multiple methods of assessment to engage learners and monitor progress, and guide decision-making, analyze data to guide planning and instruction.

• Reflect on teaching and learning in ways that lead to professional growth

• Use a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adjunct Faculty are instructional personnel whose services are contracted on a semester/term by semester/term basis. The adjunct faculty workload is limited to two course sections per semester/term, unless additional course sections are required to meet the needs of the students and/or College. Adjunct Faculty are paid by the credit hour. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and Manage syllabus and course materials – selecting and compiling tests, assignments, online discussion exercise that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.

• Facilitate class instruction – administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics. All course grades will be posted on Blackboard Grade Center. Be prepared for class and meet with students on time and as scheduled or if teaching online to be responsive and “present” throughout the semester.

• Comply with department, division, and college requirements – this includes using any required textbooks and online resources for a specific course, using Blackboard Grade Center, and completing required attendance reporting.

• Respond promptly to grade determination – adjunct faculty should submit grades for any assignments, assessments, participation activities, etc. in a timely manner and within the required deadlines.

• Input final grades in web advisor and turn in final grades and attendance records to the Division by the end of semester deadline.

OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY

The most important overall responsibility of all RCBC employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students, members of the college community and the public. Adjunct faculty work with our Department Chairs, Coordinators, and Administrative team to ensure successful course delivery for our students.

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS:

Assists college with student outcomes assessment efforts and/or Program assessments if need, by participating in the planning, data collection, and/or reporting as relates to course outcomes, program outcomes, general education outcomes, and developmental program outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An advanced degree (i.e., Masters, EdD, PhD) from an accredited institution in education; special education and/or elementary teaching certification; AND at least 3 years elementary mathematics teaching experience.

Additional Information

Technology Tools, Blackboard LMS, and Webex Videoconferencing

In order to enable Adjunct Faculty to be effective and to meet the requirements associated with relevant teaching conditions, RCBC has outlined 1) appropriate Technology Tools, 2) a minimum level of proficiency with the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) and remote delivery, and 3) Webex Videoconferencing resources.

1) Technology Tools

Adjunct Faculty should have access to a computer less than 6 years old and equipped with a webcam and microphone, as well as reliable high-speed internet service.

2) Blackboard LMS

Adjunct Faculty must participate in Blackboard training with a verified level of proficiency in the following two self-paced courses A) ‘Getting Started with Blackboard Learn’ and B) ‘Learn Teaching Essentials for Original’.

3) Webex Videoconferencing

Webex is RCBC’s accepted videoconferencing platform and allows for real-time instructor-student interactions and breakout sessions, for example. RCBC has created two interactive workshops, a maximum of one-and-a-half hours long, to address topics of interest to both beginner and advanced users. Recorded sessions will be continuously available for faculty viewing.

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Agency

Rowan College at Burlington County

Address

900 College Circle Drive

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 08054

Phone

856-222-9311 ext. 1584

Website

http://www.rcbc.edu