Adjunct, Philosophy

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College seeks an adjunct Philosophy instructor to teach courses as needed, develop and present materials, and assess student progress aligned with course outcomes.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Philosophy or related field, bring experience or interest in multicultural and inclusive pedagogy, and work within a diverse campus community. This is part-time adjunct appointment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or closely related discipline is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes.
• Engage students in critical thinking and communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural perspectives into instruction and respect cultural differences.
• Model open-minded inquiry and creative problem-solving.
• Maintain currency in the discipline and pedagogy.
• Complete required institutional and professional training.
• Deliver instruction, assess student learning, and report grades.
• Adhere to timelines and utilize college instructional technology.
• Use FCC email for College business.

Skills

Critical thinking

Diversity & inclusion

Educational communication

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy

Job description

Adjunct, Philosophy

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. They develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using the most relevant scholarly and professional tools and practices available in the discipline.
2. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta‑cognitive processes, and advancement of essential communication skills.
3. Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
4. Model and cultivate open‑minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem‑solving.
5. Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
6. Complete all assigned institutional and professional training.
7. Deliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and regularly communicate with students in adherence with FCC requirements.
8. Adhere to instructional timelines and guidelines and utilize college instructional technology.
9. Use only an FCC e‑mail account when conducting College business.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching (community college level preferred) in Philosophy or a closely related field.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

Telework Eligible?

No