Developmental Math & Placement Coordinator

Developmental Math & Placement Coordinator (JPF02049) Developmental Math & Placement Coordinator to Developmental Math & Placement Coordinator Job #

JPF02049

Mathematics / Physical & Biological Sciences Division / UC Santa Cruz

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Developmental Math & Placement Coordinator (Academic Coordinator I- FY) Salary range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,248 - $84,246. Percent time: Full-time (100%) Anticipated start: As soon as possible after the initial review of applications. Position duration: Initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of reappointment. Should the hiring unit propose reappointment; a review to assess performance will be conducted. Reappointment is also contingent upon the availability of funding.

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: May 19, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Jun 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:

Wednesday, May 19, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Department Chair Jie Qing in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position of Developmental Math and Placement Coordinator. The UCSC Department of Mathematics is a dynamic community of faculty, researchers, and educators dedicated to advancing mathematical knowledge and supporting student success across disciplines including engineering, social sciences, and the natural sciences. As part of a public research university, the department is committed to excellence in teaching, innovation in curriculum, and broadening access to mathematics education. The Developmental Math and Placement Coordinator will play a central role in coordinating and supporting the department's mathematics placement processes and developmental mathematics program. This includes serving as the primary point of contact for math placement, working collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure effective placement of students into appropriate courses, and evaluating and improving placement practices through data-informed analysis. The coordinator will also support the alignment and continuous improvement of developmental mathematics curriculum (e.g., algebra and precalculus), track student outcomes, and contribute to ongoing assessment efforts. In addition, the coordinator will support instructional excellence by helping to train and support teaching assistants, undergraduate learning assistants, and instructors involved in developmental mathematics courses. The position may include occasional teaching opportunities through a concurrent lecturer appointment consistent with campus recruitment policies. The role requires strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills, as well as experience in postsecondary mathematics instruction. Applicants with any of the following areas of expertise are strongly encouraged to apply: experience training teaching assistants or leading instructional teams; familiarity with mathematics placement systems (e.g., ALEKS

PPL, MDTP, COMPASS

); experience with data analysis tools such as Python, R, or SPSS; and demonstrated ability to use data to inform curricular or programmatic improvements; and/or experience working with learning management systems. The hiring unit will not sponsor employment-eligible immigration statuses for this position.

Mathematics Department:

https://math.ucsc.edu/ QUALIFICATIONS Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) M.S. (or equivalent foreign degree) in mathematics, mathematics education, operations research, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience teaching mathematics at the postsecondary level, including supporting students in developmental courses (e.g., algebra, precalculus).