Part-Time Philosophy Instructor (Pool)

Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule HC) - $103.85 up to $151.07 per hour. Semester assignments as needed. Exempt status. Mandated Reporter: Yes.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned from the regular Philosophy Department curriculum.
• Assist in curriculum assessment and revisions and new course development.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
• Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies and curricula.
• Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs.

Requirements

• Master's or higher in philosophy OR Bachelor's in philosophy AND Master's or higher in humanities or religious studies OR the equivalent.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Qualifications

Applicants may demonstrate equivalency to the stated minimum qualifications through one or more of the following means:

Degree Equivalence: The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise, or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.

Academic Background Equivalence: Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available, or where the degree is relatively specialized, the employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following: a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major.

Professional Achievement Equivalence: The employee or applicant must demonstrate equivalence to the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience, publications, portfolios, speaking engagements, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge and Skills

• College-level courses in philosophy, including successful experience teaching or preparation to teach in the discipline.
• Use of technology in teaching and philosophy.
• Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
• Use and develop teaching methods emphasizing cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills.
• Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
• Develop instructional learning outcomes and develop methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes.
• Organize and teach theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter in ways appropriate to students' abilities.
• Acceptance of the division's commitment to established academic standards.

Benefits

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California, or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

Work Environment and Demands

Typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available. The position involves frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online; comprehending speech at normal levels; upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment; vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials; sitting for extended periods of time; frequent bending at the waist; physical presence at on-site locations; communicating and interacting with others; observing and interpreting people and situations; learning and applying new information or skills; performing highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks; performing highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks; working with frequent interruptions; and self-regulating emotion and behavior. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX. Employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident, to their supervisor.