Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy

Palm Beach State College • Lake Worth, TX

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About The Position

Palm Beach State College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach college students using educational theories and techniques. The instructor develops discipline-related curricula, assesses student learning, participates in program evaluation and college activities, and maintains college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan. The work schedule varies according to the teaching assignment and may fluctuate to include evenings and weekends. Adjunct positions are filled on an as-needed basis according to departmental and instructional needs.

The role also involves developing, maintaining, interpreting, and executing administrative procedures and practices, including maintaining manuals on College policies, procedures, rules, and standards. The instructor analyzes class and program needs, recommends course retention or deletion, coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates, and assists with student and curriculum matters, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

Applicants must provide qualifying transcripts with their application. Degrees earned outside the United States must be validated by a NACES member organization, with the evaluation report attached before the application closing date. Employment is contingent upon completing a criminal background investigation and passing a drug test if these checks are required for the position.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Philosophy, or a master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Philosophy.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Ability to use Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and with students, faculty, staff, and the public who have varying education levels.
• Ability to work a fluctuating schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Submit official transcripts, college-stamped student copies, or non-web-based unofficial transcripts with the application; web-based student-system transcripts are not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques.
• Develop discipline-related curricula and assess student learning.
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities.
• Maintain college and department standards in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan.
• Develop, maintain, interpret, and execute administrative procedures and practices, including manuals covering College policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyze class and program needs and recommend whether courses should be retained or deleted.
• Develop and coordinate program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates; maintain and adjust calendars as needed.
• Assist students and support program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level