Philosophy Instructor (Full-Time, Tenure-Track)

About This Role

The Philosophy Instructor will teach a full schedule of transfer-level Philosophy courses at Reedley College, utilizing diverse pedagogies and integrating technology. This role involves maintaining professional conduct, evaluating student progress, and contributing to department and college committees.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Philosophy on the Reedley College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations
• Teach a full schedule of transfer-level Philosophy courses as assigned
• Maintain standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching philosophy
• Use a variety of pedagogies and integrate a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats
• Communicate effectively with students
• Use effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter
• Adhere to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record
• Evaluate student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives
• Provide course syllabi to students
• Maintain classroom records in accordance with District policy
• Turn in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner
• Serve on and attend department, college, and district committees as needed
• Participate in program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning
• Provide instruction in Philosophy in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed

Requirements

• Master's in philosophy (or equivalent)
• Responsiveness to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Qualifications

• Master's in philosophy; or Bachelor's in philosophy and Master's in humanities or religious studies; or A valid California Community College Credential; or The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency)
• Entry level

Nice to Have

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Recent experience working with racially minoritized students
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds including students with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers and other technologies
• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level in Philosophy
• Graduate level coursework in Philosophy (Metaphysics, Epistemology, Ethics, Logic, History of Philosophy) and Religion
• Certificate to teach in an online or hybrid environment

Benefits