Part-time Faculty Philosophy - 82245

St. Charles Community College; Cottleville (MO); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Charles Community College in Cottleville is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time faculty position in Philosophy, teaching courses such as Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics for the Summer 2026 term. The role focuses on online instruction, with a preference for those experienced in online teaching using the Canvas LMS.

Applicants must hold at least a Master's degree in Philosophy or a related field, with teaching experience as a prerequisite. Preference is given to candidates with a PhD and experience in asynchronous online teaching.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have at least a Master's degree and prior teaching experience.
• Experience teaching fully online courses is preferred.
• Expertise with asynchronous online teaching is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Philosophy and/or Ethics online.
• Assignments may be in-person and/or online.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online course development

Use of Learning Management Systems

Education

Master's degree in Philosophy or related field

PhD in Philosophy (preferred)

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Job description

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC's service area includes a six-county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC's main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college's Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high quality education in a state-of-the-art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life‑long learning within a global society.">

SCC invites qualified candidates to apply for our part‑time faculty Philosophy position to teach Introduction to Philosophy and/or Ethics online this upcoming Summer 2026 term, and possibly future semesters. Course assignments may be in‑person and/or online. Preference given to instructors who have experience teaching fully online courses using the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Part‑time appointments made on a semester‑by‑semester (as needed) basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree and/or 18 hours in Philosophy or a related field, and prior teaching experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy
• Prior experience with asynchronous online teaching.
• Expertise using a Learning Management System such as Canvas and using technology to enhance student learning

To apply: Please attach cover letter, resume/cv, and copies of transcripts.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer