Adjunct Faculty: Philosophy

Yavapai College•Remote/Online, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

Yavapai College’s Philosophy Department is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach Philosophy (PHI) courses online for the Spring 2027 semester. The hiring rate is $1,050.00 per load hour. Faculty are expected to prioritize student service and success, recruitment, and retention, and to remain open to varied delivery methods and course designs. Depending on assignment, classes may be interactive, online, daytime, evening, weekend, at College locations, or part of high school/college dual enrollment programs. Courses may follow traditional 16-week or compressed 8-week formats. Faculty should be prepared to participate in innovative assessment and use Open Educational Resources when possible. Teaching assignments are part-time, semester-based, and non-continuing. Assignments may or may not continue depending on student enrollment and College needs; consecutive assignments do not lead to provisional or continuing faculty status. Applicants must attach unofficial transcripts when applying, and the posting also requests unofficial transcripts or professional certifications with the application. Faculty teach assigned classes in accordance with approved course outlines and specified textbooks; develop and submit a syllabus and calendar before classes begin; and submit required rosters, grade reports, evaluations, and academic reports promptly. Faculty retain student grade records for one calendar year, follow applicable faculty conduct standards, monitor and use the official Yavapai College email account, respond to students professionally and promptly, and attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development. New adjunct faculty must complete the Teaching Online Readiness Course in Canvas during their first semester. All required NEOED trainings must be completed annually. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

A master’s degree or higher in the discipline or subfield; or a master’s degree or higher in any discipline and 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline or subfield.
For general education or other non-occupational courses, relevant academic credentials may also be met through reasonable coursework in the discipline, progress toward the qualifications, equivalent experience, or a combination of these criteria.
Ability to complete the necessary duties satisfactorily; regular attendance is a critical job responsibility.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with reasonable accommodations available as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Current community college or other higher education teaching experience with prepared materials.
Experience with online learning systems such as Canvas.
Openness to varied delivery methods and course designs, including interactive, online, day, evening, weekend, College-location, and dual-enrollment teaching assignments.
Openness to traditional 16-week and compressed 8-week courses.
Willingness to use Open Educational Resources when possible.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned Philosophy courses in accordance with course outlines and specified textbooks.
Develop and submit a course syllabus and calendar based on the approved course outline before the start of class.
Promptly submit required rosters, grade reports, evaluations, and academic reports.
Retain student grade records for one calendar year.
Follow applicable academic policies and accepted faculty standards of conduct.
Use the official Yavapai College email account, monitor it regularly, and respond to students promptly and professionally.
Attend required instructional meetings, including orientation and department or division meetings.
Attend meetings and workshops required to obtain or renew certifications or essential licensure requirements.
Complete required NEOED trainings annually.
New adjunct faculty must complete the Teaching Online Readiness Course in Canvas within their first semester of teaching.
Participate in Yavapai College professional development opportunities, including orientation, workshops, trainings, Convocation, and applicable division and department meetings.
Participate in innovative forms of assessment and use Open Educational Resources when possible.
Perform other related duties as assigned.