What are the responsibilities and job description for the Philosophy Instructor position at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College?
Title: Philosophy Instructor
Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Location: Richmond (City) - 760
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with experience; $62,500 - $71,500
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
At Reynolds Community College, we value the transformative power of an education and are committed to Student Success! We believe every student can achieve their dream in the proper learning environment, and it is our mission to create and sustain such conditions. We are mindful that equitable outcomes require intentional action to eliminate barriers to achievement. Successful candidates for Reynolds positions, regardless of job duties, embrace the responsibility to serve all students so that they may succeed and prosper.
Reynolds is currently seeking applicants for a Philosophy Instructor position which will be assigned to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. This position has a Fall 2025 semester start date, beginning August 16, 2025.
The primary responsibility is to teach courses in two or more areas of philosophy. Faculty loads require a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours per semester. Office hours, advising, and other institutional commitments on campus are required. Teaching assignments may include a variety of modes, including on-campus, Zoom, Hyflex, and asynchronous. Based upon the needs of the College, teaching assignments may also include day and/or evening classes at multiple on-and-off campus locations to include dual enrollment courses in high school settings. Opportunities for summer teaching will be based on student demand.
- The equivalent of at least two years, full-time post-secondary teaching experience in teaching Philosophy with a strong preference for expertise in the discipline.
- Demonstrated community college teaching experience.
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate technology routinely into instructional and faculty responsibilities, including use of the Canvas (LMS) Learning Management System for online learning development/teaching.
- Documented training in and experience teaching various modes, including via Zoom. Substantial evidence of involvement in college-related activities beyond the classroom, including holding office hours, advising, and institutional commitment (e.g., service on committee, leading specific initiatives, etc.).
- Experience with student learning outcome assessment and program assessment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-cultural populations that support diversity, cultural understanding and inclusion.
- Experience deploying student engagement and retention strategies.
Master’s degree in philosophy, or a master’s degree in any field with 18 graduate semester hours in philosophy.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $62,500 - $71,500
