Part-Time Philosophy Instructor

Blinn College, United States

Updated: 12 months ago
Location: Bryan, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details

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Position Information


Requisition Number 2022137F
Position Title Part-Time Philosophy Instructor
Salary Range Per part-time faculty salary schedule
DBM Rating n/a
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Faculty
Anticipated Start Date 01/17/2023
Campus Brenham, Bryan, RELLIS
Application Deadline
Extended Open Deadline
FLSA Status Exempt
Security Sensitive? Yes
Work Hours

Position Summary Information


Objective
To perform the day-to-day operations of the instructional program.
To teach courses as scheduled. Faculty in this position teach PHIL 1301: Introduction to Philosophy, PHIL 2303: Introduction to Logic, and/or PHIL 2306: Introduction to Ethics.
Part-time faculty members at Blinn College are unranked and have the common title of Instructor.
Essential Duties
• Provides instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
• Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
• Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
• Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Advises students in academic matters.
• Evaluates students’ performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
• Assists in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
• Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Head, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
• Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
• Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
• Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
• Possesses a passion for teaching community college students.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and orally.
• Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings.
• Responsible for other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Masters degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Philosophy. (Theology and Religion courses do not satisfy this requirement)
Experience teaching college-level Philosophy courses.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other instructors, staff, administration, and students.
Preferred Experience and Training
Please provide at least two professional references.
Experience teaching at a community college.
Experience developing and teaching blended (hybrid) or online courses.
Quality Matters training.
Physical Requirements
Required Degree, License or Certifications
Masters degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Philosophy. (Theology and Religion do not satisfy this requirement)
Special Notes To Applicants
Credentials
The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory. http://www.blinn.edu/academic_affairs/Faculty_Credentialing_Guidelines.pdf
Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/10862

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