Part-time Faculty Philosophy - 82245

Time-Now Engenharia S/A; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time faculty position in Philosophy to teach online courses such as Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics for Summer 2026. Preference will be given to instructors experienced in online teaching and using the Canvas LMS.

Applicants need a Master's degree in Philosophy or related fields, with prior teaching experience highly valued. This opportunity is set within a community-focused educational environment dedicated to academic excellence and student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and/or 18 hours in Philosophy or a related field required.
• Prior teaching experience is necessary.
• PhD in Philosophy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Philosophy and/or Ethics online.
• Preference for instructors with experience in fully online courses.

Skills

Teaching experience

Experience with asynchronous online teaching

Expertise with Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Education

Master's degree in Philosophy or related field

PhD in Philosophy

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