Philosophy - Adjunct

Mountain Gateway Community College; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 964,000 - 1,653,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain Gateway Community College is seeking an adjunct Philosophy instructor to teach courses on ground at the Clifton Forge Campus. The position supports diverse student populations and requires capability to deliver content in multiple modalities, including online components.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree with 18 graduate Philosophy credits, transcripts on file, and proficiency with Canvas/TOPS 2.2 as well as ongoing professional development in virtual education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Philosophy or related field with 18 graduate Philosophy credits.
• Official transcripts required before final offer.
• Ability to use learning management systems effectively.
• Commitment to student engagement in online teaching.
• Technology to teach remotely and in various modalities.
• Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 before teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach Philosophy courses for diverse student backgrounds.
• Teach on Clifton Forge Campus with on-ground instruction while enabling online modalities.

Skills

Adaptability

Student engagement

Online teaching

Education

Master's degree in Philosophy

Tools

Canvas

TOPS 2.2

Job description

Title: Philosophy - Adjunct

Agency: Mountain Gateway Community College

Location: Alleghany - 005

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $700 - $1200 / credit hour depending upon years of experience and educational attainment.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description

Mountain Gateway Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. MGCC is centrally located in Clifton Forge, VA and operates a regional campus in Buena Vista, VA. MGCC serves the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge and Botetourt (northern half).

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. We are currently seeking adjuncts in the field of Philosophy at the Clifton Forge Campus to teach on ground.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Philosophy or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Philosophy from an accredited institution.
• Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer
• Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication
• Commitment to student engagement in the online teaching environment including maintaining consistent communication and virtual support mechanisms to ensure student success.
• Technology capability (access to WIFI, computers) to teach remotely
• All teaching positions of MGCC require the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually.
• Demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development in virtual education.
• Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching

Additional Considerations

• Two years teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution