Adjunct Instructor- Philosophy (Pool)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 929,880 - 1,102,080; Part time

Job summary

Volunteer State Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Philosophy to deliver quality instruction across different modalities. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Philosophy with 18 graduate hours and have experience with instructional delivery. Responsibilities include teaching in-person and online courses, maintaining communication with the department, and meeting administrative deadlines.

This role offers a pay rate between $675 - $800 per credit hour. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed for future job openings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with related graduate hours required.
• Experience in collegiate teaching preferred.
• Knowledge of diverse instructional methods needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instruction using integrative technologies.
• Teach via multiple modalities including online and hybrid.
• Submit class assignments, attend required meetings, and comply with policies.

Skills

Instructional delivery modes

Effective communication

Microsoft Office applications

Education

Master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in Philosophy

Job description

Adjunct Instructor- Philosophy (Pool)

Volunteer State Community College

Job Summary

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies.

Job Duties

• Teach courses via on ground, online, hybrid or web-enhanced modalities as assigned.
• Teach evening, weekend, off-campus, dual enrollment and distance-based courses as required.
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of the execution of the contract.
• Regularly check your VSCC email and your departmental mailbox.
• Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Complete required College trainings.
• Complete all required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions and administer and return surveys by the required deadlines.
• Advise the Department Chair at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class.
• Attend meetings as requested by the Department Chair and/or Dean.
• Comply with all of the College's and TBR's policies and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in Philosophy from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate level teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Pay Rate

$675 - $800 per credit hour

Availability / Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Please note that we recruit for all campus locations from our adjunct pools.