Adjunct-Philosophy

About the role

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs. At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring.

Responsibilities

• In-person classes
• Preparing, instructing, and grading all class coursework
• Assigning final grades
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students
• Specific duties and responsibilities include:
• Instructing assigned classes
• Grading all quizzes, tests, and written assignments
• Assigning final grades and delivering grades and grade justification sheets
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students
• Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment
• Participating in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Required: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Philosophy, or a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in Philosophy
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Proven teaching skills with the ability to convey basic concepts and theories in a practical and comprehensible way
• Ability to recognize and to respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds as well as the willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process
• Computer literacy and experience using computers in classroom with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of specific discipline

Preferred

• Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in Philosophy
• Two to five years teaching experience in a post-secondary institution

Physical Requirements

• This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required.
• It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.

Classification

• Adjunct
• Supervisory: No
• FLSA Exempt: Yes

Employment Type

• Temporary (Fixed Term)

Compensation and Application Deadline

• Justification Credit rate: $690.00 - $775.00
• Open until filled
• Commensurate with Degree/Experience Level