Philosophy Tenure Track Faculty
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on November 17, 2023
Title: Philosophy Tenure Track Faculty
Department: Liberal Arts
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2024
Number of Positions: 1
Position #: 450350
Type of Appointment: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.
Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference.
Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references
WORK SCHEDULE:
5 days a week; 37.5 hours per week; meetings as needed; travel to multiple campuses; night or weekend classes; alternative delivery of classes (e.g. web, web-hybrid, cohort, accelerated); no guarantee of summer sections
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To teach and develop PHILOSOPHY courses, including Intro to Philosophy, Intro to Ethics, Critical Thinking, and World Religions, while furthering the goals of the program, department, college, and community college system
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
65% A. TEACHING: Develop and teach PHILOSOPHY courses to a diverse student population using both traditional and alternative delivery formats (hybrid, web, cohort, accelerated). Prepare course syllabi, course materials, evaluate student learning and maintain class records.
20% B. SERVICE/OUTREACH: Participate in program/curriculum development and assessment, student advising, department meetings, and college boards and committees. Perform related duties as assigned.
15% C. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in continuing professional development to improve teaching, evaluation of student learning and classroom technique.
Note: the College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Marginal tasks performed include the operation of standard office equipment such as computer and copy machines.
JOB STANDARDS:
A. Master's Degree in Philosophy from a regionally accredited institution.
B. Minimum one-year related teaching experience at the postsecondary level
C. Understanding and acceptance of the comprehensive community college philosophy.
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE
A. experience teaching introductory level courses in philosophy
B. experience using multiple teaching formats, including web-based and traditional on-campus modalities preferred
C. experience teaching in a community college preferred
D. ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
E. able to engage in the College's mission and values
JOB LOCATION:
Candidates should be prepared to teach at any of the college's four campuses, or online as needed. Travel between sites may be required.
EQUIPMENT:
Some use of telephone, computer equipment, overhead projector, fax machines and other standard office equipment is required. Facility with computer communication systems, learning management systems, and visual aid production a must.
Full-time Employment Benefits:
Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer
If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu .
If you are interested in this position, click on Apply located below or Apply Now in the upper right-hand corner.
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Department: Liberal Arts
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2024
Number of Positions: 1
Position #: 450350
Type of Appointment: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.
Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference.
Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references
WORK SCHEDULE:
5 days a week; 37.5 hours per week; meetings as needed; travel to multiple campuses; night or weekend classes; alternative delivery of classes (e.g. web, web-hybrid, cohort, accelerated); no guarantee of summer sections
JOB OBJECTIVE:
To teach and develop PHILOSOPHY courses, including Intro to Philosophy, Intro to Ethics, Critical Thinking, and World Religions, while furthering the goals of the program, department, college, and community college system
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
65% A. TEACHING: Develop and teach PHILOSOPHY courses to a diverse student population using both traditional and alternative delivery formats (hybrid, web, cohort, accelerated). Prepare course syllabi, course materials, evaluate student learning and maintain class records.
20% B. SERVICE/OUTREACH: Participate in program/curriculum development and assessment, student advising, department meetings, and college boards and committees. Perform related duties as assigned.
15% C. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in continuing professional development to improve teaching, evaluation of student learning and classroom technique.
Note: the College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Marginal tasks performed include the operation of standard office equipment such as computer and copy machines.
JOB STANDARDS:
A. Master's Degree in Philosophy from a regionally accredited institution.
B. Minimum one-year related teaching experience at the postsecondary level
C. Understanding and acceptance of the comprehensive community college philosophy.
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE
A. experience teaching introductory level courses in philosophy
B. experience using multiple teaching formats, including web-based and traditional on-campus modalities preferred
C. experience teaching in a community college preferred
D. ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
E. able to engage in the College's mission and values
JOB LOCATION:
Candidates should be prepared to teach at any of the college's four campuses, or online as needed. Travel between sites may be required.
EQUIPMENT:
Some use of telephone, computer equipment, overhead projector, fax machines and other standard office equipment is required. Facility with computer communication systems, learning management systems, and visual aid production a must.
Full-time Employment Benefits:
- Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA
- Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
- Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
- Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
- 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
- Sick Leave Bank
- Longevity Pay
- Many opportunities for professional development
Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer
If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu .
If you are interested in this position, click on Apply located below or Apply Now in the upper right-hand corner.
#mrp
