Part Time Philosophy Instructor

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1,145,612 - 1,631,629; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Niagara seeks a Part-time Philosophy Instructor to teach introductory Philosophy courses in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division. Courses are typically three lecture hours per week and may be face-to-face, blended, hyflex, or online, with campus presence in Sanborn, NY or Niagara Falls, NY when required.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree or ABD in Philosophy or related field and excellent written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or ABD in Philosophy or related field.
• Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials.
• Prior college-level teaching experience and experience with classroom technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the agreed delivery format.
• Hold office hours (in person or virtual as appropriate).
• Report assessment of student learning outcomes at the conclusion of the term.
• Report grades at the conclusion of the term.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s Degree or ABD in Philosophy or related field

Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Job description

Position Overview

Part‑time Philosophy Instructor – teaching introductory courses in Philosophy in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Division. Courses are typically three lecture hours per week and may be face‑to‑face, blended, hyflex, or online (Zoom or asynchronous). The instructor must be available for campus presence in Sanborn, NY or Niagara Falls, NY when required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the agreed delivery format.
• Hold office hours (in person or virtual as appropriate).
• Report assessment of student learning outcomes at the conclusion of the term.
• Report grades at the conclusion of the term.

Essential Functions

Ability to work with and teach a diverse student population; effective communication with students, colleagues, and the campus community; develop, prepare, and present instructional material; operate computers; physically perform duties; adjust teaching to ADA provisions.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or ABD in Philosophy or related field.
• Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field.
• Prior college‑level teaching experience and experience with classroom technologies.
• Experience with a learning management system such as D2L Brightspace.
• Online teaching experience, particularly with training based on OSCQR through SUNY Online or a SUNY campus.
• Evidence of successful teaching of non‑traditional students.

Remuneration

$1,008 per lecture hour.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter addressing each qualification.
• Resume.
• Unofficial transcripts.
• Names and contact information for three current, work‑related references.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit the required documents in the order listed; incomplete packets will be rejected.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.