Philosophy - Adjunct Faculty

Community College of Baltimore County; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 1,233,124 - 1,756,267; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b)

Paid sick and safe leave

Free parking permit available

Job summary

A community college in Maryland is seeking a Part Time instructor for Philosophy courses including Ethics and Critical Thinking. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Philosophy or a related field, along with teaching experience. This position emphasizes diverse educational strategies and offers various employee benefits, including retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy; or Master’s degree in related field with 18 graduate credits in Philosophy.
• Two (2) years teaching experience.
• Experience working with non-traditional and diverse student populations preferred.
• Prior college teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills department and college responsibilities as directed by the program director.
• Employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet a diverse student population.
• Monitors student performance and provides feedback within a reasonable timeframe.

Skills

Experience with diverse student populations

Classroom technology proficiency

Microsoft applications knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy or related field

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.

Class Description Part Time instructor positions available in Philosophy, teaching one or more of the following courses: Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, Critical Thinking, and Introduction to World Religions.

Adjunct Level 1 - $1,085 per credit hour

Adjunct faculty may teach up to 22 credit hours each year and usually teach no more than 11 credits each semester.

Multiple locations: Catonsville, Dundalk & Essex, MD.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Philosophy; or Master’s degree in related field with 18 graduate credits in Philosophy
• Two (2) years teaching experience
• Experience working with non-traditional and diverse student populations preferred
• Experience using classroom technology and learning management systems preferred
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft applications knowledge
• Prior college teaching experience preferred

Class Specific Essential Duties

• Fulfills department and college responsibilities as directed by the program director and/or course coordinator.
• Abides by College wide policies and procedures regarding classroom conduct.
• Employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet a diverse student population.
• Adheres to the scheduled time of class/lab.
• Develops a course syllabus that is in keeping with program and College policies.
• Ensures that program specific evaluation methods are administered and completed in a consistent and equitable manner.
• Assures that evaluation methods are appropriate and effectively assessing the established course objectives.
• Monitors student performance on a regular basis and provides feedback within a reasonable timeframe to students.

Benefit Summary

• Tax‑sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
• Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after‑tax dollars and then withdraw tax‑free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA‑CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre‑tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post‑tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan – 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.

Parking

Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.

Sick and Safe Leave

CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part‑time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part‑time employees including credit and non‑credit adjunct faculty, part‑time associates and other part‑time employees.