Adjunct Faculty- Philosophy Instructor

ICC Illinois Central College; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

11 paid holidays

tuition waivers

Job summary

Illinois Central College (ICC) seeks an adjunct Philosophy instructor for the East Peoria Campus. The role is part-time, with up to 12 contact hours per semester, teaching in line with institutional syllabi and maintaining required office hours to support student success.

Responsibilities include delivering lectures, following course syllabi, and collaborating with faculty to enhance the student experience. A Master's degree in Philosophy or Religious Studies (or equivalent credits) is required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Philosophy or Religious Studies OR Master's Degree with 18 gradate credit hours in Philosophy or Religious Studies.
• Adjunct Faculty teach on a part time basis up to 12 contact hours per semester.
• Maintain office hours to support student success.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met.
• Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork.
• Maintain office hours and availability.
• Communicate with students working to ensure student success.
• Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to improve the student experience.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Instruct courses

Office hours

Student communication

Education

Master's Degree in Philosophy or Religious Studies OR Master's Degree with 18 graduate credit hours in Philosophy or Religious Studies

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty- Philosophy Instructor Campus: East Peoria Campus Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time Department: Humanities (JM - Faculty) Start Date: 08/11/2025

Job Description: Summary Illinois Central College is seeking a qualified individual to provide innovative instruction in Philosophy. Adjunct Faculty are primarily responsible for instructing assigned courses meeting classroom standards. The Adjunct Faculty must follow institutional syllabi. Additionally, Adjunct Faculty are required to maintain office hours to best ensure student success. Adjunct Faculty teach on a part time basis up to 12 contact hours per semester.

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

1. Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met, when appropriate.


2. Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork.


3. Maintain office hours and availability.


4. Communicate with students working to ensure student success.


5. Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to continuously improve and adapt the student experience to meet the needs of the student, community and institution.


6. Knows, understands and acts in accordance with Illinois Central College's Values, by connecting with students, owning the situation, using opportunities to build relationships, going the extra mile, acting promptly and professionally, and remembering to work as a team.


7. Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's Degree in Philosophy or Religious Studies OR Master's Degree with 18 gradate credit hours in Philosophy or Religious Studies.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience instructing, tutoring, or similarly teaching in Discipline.


2. Experience working in Higher Education.

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• paid time off


• 11 paid holidays


• 2 floating holidays medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance


• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children


• on-site childcare center


• 403(b) retirement plans


• and State University Retirement System pension plan

At Illinois Central College, our employees help transform lives through education and strengthen the communities we serve. From faculty to staff, every role contributes to student success and community impact.

Make an Impact at Illinois Central College

At ICC you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference in students’ lives


• Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to education and service


• Contribute to the growth and success of our local communities