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Adjunct Faculty (Math Experiences for Early Childhood Education)
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Position Number: 1091346
Location: Brockton, MA
Position Type: Mathematics

Adjunct Faculty (Math Experiences for Early Childhood Education)
Academic Year, Spring 2018

About Massasoit Community College:
We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. We are dedicated to creating a challenging and supportive environment where the members of our community can attain their educational and personal goals. We encourage all to take responsibility for their learning, to discover their potential, and to achieve their ambitions. Massasoit Community College is solidly committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and affirmative action in the development of its policies, programs, procedures, and practices. Our mission, vision, and values emanate from the principles of diversity and opportunity for all.

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Job Description:
The Department of Mathematics is accepting applications for the following adjunct faculty vacancy for the Spring 2018 semester:
MATH 116 - Math Experiences for Early Childhood Education
Location: Brockton campus
Dates: January 22 - May 16
Time: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

This course presents methods and materials of instruction for the caregivers and teachers of preschool children so they can provide mathematical experiences confidently and knowledgeably. The content focuses on the influences of Piaget, Bruner, Gagne, and the psycho-educational aspects of how children learn (especially mathematics) and progress through the stages of development put forth by Piaget. Students receive instruction in the areas of cognitive development most closely associated with mathematics, i.e., classification, one-to-one correspondence, seriation, and counting, and have the opportunity to observe and participate in model lessons and experiences (3 credits).

Requirements:
1. Master's degree in Mathematics, or Master's degree in Education with concentration in mathematics
2. Experience with early childhood education, particularly mathematics instruction
3. Teaching experience in higher education and/or at the community college level is preferred
4. Experience with incorporating the use of technology into the curriculum preferred

Additional Information:
Salary: $1,577.76 for Spring 2018 semester

Application Instructions:

Cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references are required. Please apply online.

Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Yolanda Dennis, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, 508-588-9100 x1309, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 229, ydennis@massasoit.mass.edu, or the College's Affirmative Action Officer, Donna R. Boissel, Human Resources, 508-588-9100, x1505, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 233, dboissel@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Women, Minorities, People with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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