What are the responsibilities and job description for the Philosophy Instructor position at Blinn College?
To perform the day-to-day operations of the instructional program.
To teach courses as scheduled. Faculty in this position teach PHIL 1301: Introduction to Philosophy and/or PHIL 2306: Introduction to Ethics.
Part-time faculty members at Blinn College are unranked and have the common title of Instructor.
Essential Duties
To teach courses as scheduled. Faculty in this position teach PHIL 1301: Introduction to Philosophy and/or PHIL 2306: Introduction to Ethics.
Part-time faculty members at Blinn College are unranked and have the common title of Instructor.
- Provides instruction for courses at a variety of times and locations.
- Demonstrates a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
- Maintains access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
- Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution.
- Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
- Advises students in academic matters.
- Evaluates students’ performance through a variety of means to measure progress and keep them informed in a timely manner.
- Assists in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives.
- Provides recommendations to the Academic Dean, Assistant Dean, Department Head, and Curriculum Resource Team regarding curriculum.
- Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community.
- Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions/departments.
- Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities.
- Possesses a passion for teaching community college students.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and orally.
- Attends college orientation and required institutional meetings.
- Responsible for other related duties as assigned.
Masters degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Philosophy. (Per SACSCOC, theology courses, religion courses, and education courses do not satisfy this requirement.)
Experience teaching college-level philosophy courses.
Preferred Experience and Training
Experience teaching college-level philosophy courses.
Experience teaching at a community college.
Experience teaching PHIL 1301: Introduction to Philosophy and PHIL 2306: Introduction to Ethics (or their equivalent courses).
Experience developing and teaching blended/hybrid or online courses.
Quality Matters (QM) certification.
Please provide at least two professional references.
Physical Requirements Required Degree, License or Certifications
Experience teaching PHIL 1301: Introduction to Philosophy and PHIL 2306: Introduction to Ethics (or their equivalent courses).
Experience developing and teaching blended/hybrid or online courses.
Quality Matters (QM) certification.
Please provide at least two professional references.
Masters degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Philosophy. (Per SACSCOC, theology courses, religion courses, and education courses do not satisfy this requirement.)
Special Notes To Applicants Credentials
The College assigns appropriately credentialed faculty members in support of educational quality and the mission of the College, in keeping with Board policy DBA LOCAL-X (Employment Requirements and Restrictions – Credentials and Records: Credentials). College policy is consistent with sound educational practice and SACSCOC guidelines. Primary consideration is given to the highest degree earned in the discipline. Furthermore, Blinn College’s Faculty Credentialing Guidelines table specifies recommended credentials for each rubric within the college’s course inventory.
