Philosophy Adjunct Instructor — Multi-Campus

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 727,000 - 1,036,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College invites applicants for a part-time Adjunct Faculty Pool in Philosophy. The position pays $640 per credit hour and includes duties across the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences on multiple campuses in Shelby County.

Applications are reviewed as openings arise for fall, spring, and summer terms. Postings close yearly on January 31; re-application is required to stay in the pool.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years employment in the field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Philosophy.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Student engagement

Instructional methods

Technology integration

Written communication

Delivery flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in discipline

18 graduate hours in discipline

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College invites applicants for a part-time Adjunct Faculty Pool in Philosophy. The position pays $640 per credit hour and includes duties across the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences on multiple campuses in Shelby County.

Applications are reviewed as openings arise for fall, spring, and summer terms. Postings close yearly on January 31; re-application is required to stay in the pool.