Mathematics Foundation Program Instructor

Job Description:

  • Deliver high-quality instruction across Foundation Program mathematics courses (e.g., pre-algebra, algebra, quantitative reasoning)
  • Teach for conceptual understanding alongside procedural fluency
  • Plan and deliver structured lessons aligned with established course outcomes
  • Apply evidence-based and scholarly-informed teaching practices appropriate to developmental mathematics
  • Use active learning strategies, including questioning, concept checks, and guided practice
  • Adapt instruction to meet the needs of students with varied levels of mathematical preparation
  • Design and implement formative assessments to monitor student learning
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of common program-level assessments
  • Support comprehensive end-of-term assessments aligned with course outcomes
  • Evaluate student performance and ensure readiness for progression into degree programs
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and consistent records of student achievement
  • Adhere to common syllabi, pacing structures, and assessment frameworks across coordinated sections
  • Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student engagement
  • Enforce program policies related to attendance and academic progress
  • Identify and intervene early with students at risk of non-progression
  • Deliver instruction effectively in both in-person and remote formats
  • Fulfill all teaching-related responsibilities, including meetings and coordination activities

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Mathematics or a closely related field
  • Proven experience teaching mathematics at the secondary or post-secondary level
  • Demonstrated ability to teach students with varied academic preparation, including those requiring foundational support
  • Familiarity with evidence-based or scholarly-informed approaches to teaching and learning
  • Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and instructional technologies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to manage teaching responsibilities within a structured academic program and meet established deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse, international academic environment

Benefits:

  • Provide office hours and targeted academic support
  • Utilize Canvas as the primary learning management system
  • Use Microsoft Teams to support communication and instructional continuity as required
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