"Adjunct Faculty: Philosophy"

Job Description: Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. The faculty member will conduct their assignments and co-curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College as stated in the school catalog. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach. Occasional travel may be required. Please Note: This position is not available for remote work.

Job Duties:

• Instruct philosophy courses as needed, for the Arts & Sciences division.
• Assist in program/curriculum evaluation, articulation, revision and development.
• Participate in on-going professional development.
• Assist with evaluation and selection of textbooks and other resource materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and the Academic Dean.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in philosophy, religious studies, or closely related field OR master's degree including 18 graduate level credit hours in philosophy or religious studies.
• Experience teaching philosophy at the post-secondary level.
• Consideration will be given to education at the graduate level applicable to teaching undergraduate humanities courses.
• Consideration will be given to experience teaching philosophy courses at the post-secondary level.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Ability to work as a team member with a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire)