Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College invites applications for part-time adjunct Philosophy instructors. These openings may be available now or in the future; candidates may be contacted after qualifications are reviewed.

Courses will be taught at various locations as needed. Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction, maintaining records, preparing thoroughly for each session, and supporting student success through assessment and advising.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Philosophy or at least 18 graduate hours in Philosophy.
• Unofficial transcripts must be attached with your online application prior to submission.
• Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching Critical Thinking at a post-secondary level.
• Experience teaching Aristotle, Kant, and Mill at a post-secondary level.
• Online post-secondary teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance.
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner.
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course.
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course.
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction.
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching.
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions to keep courses up-to-date.
• Remains up-to-date on technology and methods of teaching with technology.
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal communication

MS Office proficiency

Blackboard knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Philosophy

18 graduate hours in Philosophy

Tools

MS Office

Blackboard

Job description

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part-time faculty to teach Philosophy classes. Openings for these positions may or may not be available at this time; however, after a review of qualifications, applicants may be contacted in the future. Adjunct faculty positions provide quality, effective instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis at various locations.,

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course

Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course

Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction

Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching

Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate

Remains up-to-date on technology and methods of teaching with technology

Attends professional development opportunities when possible,

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationship with students, peers, supervisors and staff
• Working knowledge of MS Office products
• Knowledge of Blackboard, an online teaching tool is preferred

Requirements

• Master's degree in Philosophy or at least 18 graduate hours in Philosophy

Unofficial transcripts must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application. If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.

Preferences

• Community College teaching experience
• Experience teaching "Critical Thinking" course at a post-secondary level
• Experience teaching the theories and concepts of Aristotle, Kant, and Mill at a post-secondary level
• Online post-secondary teaching experience

Essential Personnel

TBD