Philosophy Instructor (part-time)

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 1,621,435 - 1,783,992; Part time

Job summary

Arapahoe Community College (ACC) is seeking part-time Philosophy Instructors to teach in the Philosophy Program for the Fall semester at the Littleton and Sturm Collaboration Campuses. Finalists must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including online courses.

Responsibilities include instruction, student assessment, and other related duties in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. Prior teaching experience and a strong commitment to student success are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Philosophy or related field.
• Experience teaching and/or training within the discipline.
• Commitment to supporting diverse student populations.
• Growth mindset toward professional development.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned philosophy courses at Littleton Campus and Sturm Collaboration Campus.
• Assess students and manage grading in a timely manner.
• Deliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Prepare syllabi with clear objectives, assessments, and contact information.
• Maintain attendance records and provide feedback to students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Growth mindset

Education

Master's degree in Philosophy or related field

Master's degree + 18 graduate credits in Philosophy or related subfield

Tools

Desire2Learn (D2L)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title: Philosophy Instructor (part-time)

Position Type: Instructor

College: Arapahoe Community College

Division: Instruction

Department: Humanities

Campus: Littleton Campus

Location: Littleton

Salary Range: See position description.

Who We Are:

ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.

Job Summary:

The Humanities Department at Arapahoe Community College is accepting applications for part-time Instructors to teach in the Philosophy Program during the upcoming Fall semester.
Candidates must be able to teach at both the Littleton Campus and the Sturm Collaboration Campus at Castle Rock.
This posting will be used to fill multiple part-time Instructor vacancies. Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including for online courses. Posting is expected to close on December 31st, 2026, or when filled.
Part-time Instructors provide instructional duties for the College in their respective areas of expertise. They report to the department chair within the discipline and do not have any supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include instruction, student assessment, and other related instructional duties. Instructional delivery may include face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Classes may be held days, evenings, and weekends.
The instructor must be patient, and respectful, while also providing their expectations for what is considered acceptable work. The instructor must display dedication to the class as well as the goals of the program.
Part-time instructors have the following responsibilities:
Classroom Instruction: Required to meet all class periods and start and end classes promptly. Teach assigned curriculum and make use of required texts and materials. Provide students with a complete syllabus before the first day of class that includes information on course description, objectives, assignments, grading policies, and contact information. Maintain accurate records of attendance and provide data on student attendance (no-shows, last day of attendance, etc.), promptly. Use technology to facilitate learning including meeting the required minimum standards for the use of the College learning management system Desire2Learn (D2L).
Student Assessment (Grading): Maintain updated and accurate grading records in D2L and submit all final grades by the due date in the college student information system, Banner. Provide consistent and timely feedback to students regarding progress and grades on assignments.
Planning: Prepare for each class meeting and consider learning strategies that address diverse learning styles and a diverse community college student population. Class content and assessment methods should relate to course objectives.
Communication: Provide timely feedback to students using ACC email account for all College business. Check ACC email account and D2L email account (if used) every 24 to 48 hours during the class term and for at least one week after grades are submitted.

Salary Information:

Courses are paid per credit hour according to the type of course. This is a Lecture (LEC) course paid per credit hour at a rate of: $1,177.73 for Level 1, $1,237.18 for Level 2, and $1,294.58 for Level 3. Individuals who do not actively teach within CCCS will be hired at the Level 1 rate. Those actively employed within CCCS are eligible to be hired at their current level (refer to SP 3-10b for additional information).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field (Philosophy, Religious Studies, Classics, or related subfield) OR
  • Master's degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in Philosophy or related subfield.
• Experience teaching and/or training various subjects within the discipline.
• Demonstrated commitment working with and supporting students from diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized communities such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset regarding professional development.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in facilitating equitable outcomes for customers, key stakeholders, or students using effective inclusive strategies.
• Demonstrate building successful professional relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external constituents and outside agencies.
• Participate and/or lead in professional organizations, committees and/or taskforces.
• Experience with remote and/or online teaching/training and experience developing courses for multiple delivery formats.
• Ability to develop well-defined assessment/evaluation objectives and high-performance standards aligned with expectations.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Benefits information can be found at the Benefits tab at the top of this page.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Veronica Chavez, Faculty Department Chair - Humanities, at [e-mail]