Philosophy Instructor (EXPIRED)

POSITION TITLE: INSTRUCTOR, PHILOSOPHY
STATUS: Full time, Tenure track
DEPARTMENT: English/World Languages
SUB-DIVISION: Arts and Sciences
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Faculty
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
PLACEMENT: Placement on salary schedule is dependent on qualifications.
MINIMUM PAY RATE: Qualifications include education and related work experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.
POSITION SUMMARY
Adapt to new and changing situations and demonstrate a positive attitude. Demonstrate respect for students; understand learning styles and apply understanding to institution-related activities; demonstrate integrity and promote diversity and open communications. Fifteen credit hours a semester constitute a standard load. Course assignments may be late afternoon, evening, Saturday, and at branch campuses or satellite centers. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teach introductory courses in ethics, introduction to philosophy, history of philosophy, and logic.
2. Work closely with other instructors and special programs and services within the college to determine placements, curriculum, and academic support.
3. Participate in course development, assessment, and planning activities.
4. Be willing to teach online and/or blended courses.
5. Participate in appropriate departmental meetings and recruitment activities; serve on committees.
6. Assist students with academic advising.
7. Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning.
8. Demonstrate strong understanding and commitment to the community college mission.
9. Teach at other campus sites as needed.
10. Meet other contractual obligations as spelled out in the Joliet Junior College faculty contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master’s Degree in philosophy.
2. Two (2) years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
3. Expertise in appropriate technologies for instruction.
4. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Experience at the community college level.
2. Experience in teaching online and/or using learning management programs.
3. Experience in course development and assessment, planning, quality and accreditation processes, and committee service.
4. Experience with traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Normal classroom physical demands.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Duties are performed indoors in the usual classroom environment.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Open Until Filled

Joliet Junior College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action college supporting diversity.