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Developmental Math & Placement Coordinator
Position overview
Position title: Developmental Math & Placement Coordinator (Academic Coordinator I- FY)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
- 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).
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae or Resume - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Please describe your experience supporting or coordinating undergraduate mathematics courses, including work with teaching assistants or instructional staff. Applicants should address how they support student learning and success, particularly in developmental mathematics, and how they foster inclusive and effective learning environments. Applicants are encouraged to discuss how they use assessment tools or data to inform their teaching and to highlight their experience with developmental mathematics, mathematics placement, and instructional coordination.
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.
All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement.
Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement.
Help contact: amelton@ucsc.edu
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