Instructs students in the discipline in accordance with College policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Masters or Doctorate Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Philosophy, Divinity, or other related field from a regionally accredited university.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective teaching techniques adaptable to a variety of learning styles.
• Understanding the comprehensive mission and philosophy of community colleges.
• Subject matter and related and/or relevant topics and issues in the teaching discipline.
• Sensitive to issues relating to a diverse student body.
• Effective planning, organizing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Effectively assisting student learning.
• Interacting with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Being punctual for classes and office hours.
• Maintaining an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student information. Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, classroom or other current learning technologies for effective teaching at the community college level.

Experience:

• Must be knowledgeable about and capable of using current technology in the classroom and able to teach effectively at a community college level.
• Successful collegiate or university teaching experience, especially at a community college.
• Experience teaching courses in both lecture and online formats.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teaching Philosophy undergraduate level courses.
• Courses are primarily taught during the day.
• Course teaching load and assignments vary according to need.
• Instructs students in the Philosophy discipline. Provides learning activities that stimulate student involvement and encourage critical thinking.
• Demonstrates creativity and innovation in the field, and service in the profession and/or the community.
• Plans and organizes lesson plans, research and reference materials, syllabi, and other learning aids.
• Maintains office hours to assist students.
• Serves on college-wide and departmental committees.
• Participates in graduation, general assembly, and other official College functions.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Dean and/or Vice President.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Salary:

Commensurate within the Texarkana College pay scale for position.