Developmental Math Instructor

This position is part of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Developmental Math Instructor you will be responsible providing college level instruction in the field of Mathematics to meet the education goals and objectives of SIPI

As an Instructor (Mathematics), GS-1701-11, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Demonstrate instructional skills that include the ability to explain difficult concepts and the ability to engage students of different abilities and backgrounds in learning course objectives. Demonstrate collegial and professional interpersonal skills when interacting with students in class, in the laboratory, office hours, and elsewhere on campus, and with other faculty members, and with college administration.

Stay current with developments and trends in instructional and pedagogical fields. Participate in curriculum committee, student advising and student retention efforts. Develop, implement, and maintain records for instruction, including syllabi consistent with course objectives, student proficiency and attendance records, and other materials consistent with course objectives and College policies. Develop criteria for testing, assignments, and instructional materials, learning activities, and assessments to evaluate student proficiency.

Possess technical writing skills for university-level documents such as reports prepared for the College. NOTE: Position is also being advertised under merit promotion announcement BIE-13081565-27-MT MP. "Status Applicants" who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and competitive procedures must submit a separate application for each announcement.

Applicants must meet the OPM approved alternative qualification requirements for professional instructor positions classified in the GS-1701 General Education and Training Series at Haskell Indian Nations University and the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. For this position, they are listed below. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUCTORS, GS-1701-11: Master's Degree in the work field identified for course instruction, that included a major study in the appropriate specialty education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position (typically a degree in the field of Mathematics, Developmental Education or Adult Basic Education (ABE)).

In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications requirements below.

Specialized Experience

Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. GS-11: Applicant meets the basic education requirement and possess one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service that includes: serving as mathematics instructor in a college or high school setting teaching courses aligned with the CCRS (career and college readiness standards), preparing and administering course syllabi and materials, labs and activities; delivering lectures and presentation; evaluating students' progress on standards based courses in Education; collaborating with faculty on maintaining accreditation requirements; and developing culturally relevant material.

OR Applicant meets the basic education requirement and possess 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Mathematics, Developmental Education or Adult Basic Education (ABE). All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.