Philosophy Instructor

El Paso Community College • El Paso, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Philosophy Instructor provides instruction in accordance with the College’s philosophy and objectives. In-person work on campus is an essential function, and teaching may be required at multiple campuses during a semester based on College needs. This is an anticipated faculty opening and a tenure-track position with an annual academic-year employment contract, leading toward tenure consideration during the fifth year. The hiring committee may instead offer a Lecturer position, and an additional full-time Lecturer position may be offered from the applicant pool if a vacancy arises during the hiring process.

The instructor teaches and evaluates students, develops and revises curriculum and instructional materials, supports student advising and activities, and contributes to departmental, divisional, and College governance and operations. Duties also include professional development and participation in activities supporting the discipline or program. The role is security-sensitive and requires a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Philosophy, or a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Philosophy.
• Submit a transcript showing completed coursework and conferred degrees; the candidate must be fully qualified when applying.
• Experience teaching in the discipline.
• Experience or ability to teach at the community college level.
• Experience or ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
• Extensive online teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of teaching experience in introductory Philosophy subjects.
• Ability to understand and implement Student Learning Outcomes and Core Curriculum Assessment.
• Ability to demonstrate or discuss professional, ethical, and collegial behavior at work.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to approved course syllabi and provide students with course requirements, objectives, means of attaining objectives, and evaluation methods by the end of the first week of classes.
• Use teaching methods suited to students with varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
• Enable students to assess their progress and provide reasonable opportunities for them to master course objectives.
• Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials.
• Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
• Assist in selecting textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
• Post and maintain office hours in accordance with institutional guidelines.
• Serve as an academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
• Arrange for student evaluations of instruction and submit them to the designated office.
• Participate in divisional and departmental responsibilities, including proposing programs and projects and helping implement them.
• Participate on committees and contribute to College governance through active committee service.
• Work with other faculty to accomplish discipline, division, and College goals.
• Attend scheduled discipline and division activities during the academic year, except when they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or an activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
• Assist in evaluating and selecting faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff.
• Participate in faculty orientation, professional development seminars, and other activities that enhance professional development.
• Maintain professional awareness and growth and support the community college’s mission to serve the community.
• Perform other duties appropriate to the position as assigned or directed.
• Assist with ongoing discipline or program activities, including registration, class scheduling, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, and budgets.

Benefits

• Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of transportation costs for travel within the United States.
• The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights of lodging for out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level