PT Instructor, Philosophy

Central Piedmont Community College•Multi-Campus, NC

About The Position

Central Piedmont Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in subject-matter mastery, teaching performance, evaluation of student learning, support of college policies and procedures, participation in college, division, and program activities, and contribution to the growth and enhancement of the college mission and programs. The instructor teaches assigned credit or non-credit courses in Philosophy or a related field, plans and delivers instruction that supports documented student learning, evaluates student progress fairly, and maintains course and student records. The role includes advising students, maintaining office hours, supporting college policies, contributing to curriculum and program development, participating in college activities, and helping advance the college’s educational goals. Work may take place in a typical classroom, lab, clinical, or online learning environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Humanities or a related field, or a master’s degree plus 18 graduate semester hours in Humanities or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a community college or university setting.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the discipline, interpret and evaluate its theories, connect it to related fields, and remain current through professional development and professional activities.
Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate.
Teach an appropriate course load and plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning.
Use appropriate teaching and learning strategies, adapt methods to diverse student needs, and use available instructional technology when appropriate.
Encourage communication and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate assignments; contribute to instructional material selection and development; incorporate core competencies into the curriculum; and develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Establish meaningful student learning outcomes and explain fair methods for measuring progress toward them.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently, return student work promptly, maintain accurate progress records, and submit final grade rosters by established deadlines.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach assigned classes in a multi-campus environment and teach credit or non-credit courses within the discipline as needed.
Post and maintain regular office hours and serve as a faculty advisor within the college advisement system.
Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines in accordance with program and divisional policies.
Maintain confidentiality of student information, substitute for other instructors within the discipline when needed, steward college facilities and materials, and record and provide attendance data according to college policies and procedures.
Serve on college, divisional, and program committees as assigned; participate in required meetings and events; and respond promptly to information requests from administrators.
Support part-time and full-time colleagues, contribute to curriculum development, participate in graduation ceremonies, and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans; contribute to planning and development; and participate in professional activities that support the educational goals of the college and its constituents.
Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with college, division, and program goals and plans, and participate in marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff.