Faculty (Philosophy)

Position Title: Faculty (Philosophy)

Department: Philosophy (PHL)

Division: Communications and Humanities (COH)

Employee Status: Full-time (nine-month) Fall 2025

Group: Faculty (FAC)

Grade: N/A

FLSA: Exempt

ICCB: Classification: Teaching Faculty

Updated: November 2020, January 2025

Reporting Relationships 

Reports to: Dean of Communications and Humanities.

Supervision Exercised: Functional supervision may be exercised over student workers.

 Job Summary 

Teach assigned classes and perform related activities to classroom instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Related duties may be assigned.

• Meet classes at assigned times.
• Plan course content and assign appropriate course work.
• Maintain student records.
• Evaluate student progress and assign grades.
• Revise course outlines, objectives, and catalog information as needed.
• Select appropriate texts and teaching materials.
• Maintain office hours convenient for students.
• Prepare course/class reports as required.
• Attend and participate in conferences related to teaching area; membership in appropriate professional organizations is recommended.
• Submit budget requests and written narrative when appropriate.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field.
• Attend required meetings (faculty, division, in-service training, etc.)
• Assist in student learning outcomes assessment at the course, program, and institution level.
• Assist in short-range and long-range planning.
• Participate in division, college, advisory committees, and community activities.
• Involvement in department, division, and college initiatives.
• Participate in assessment of student learning.

 Related Duties 

• Assist in student program advisement, as needed.
• Assist in evaluating other divisional faculty members.
• Recruit students when appropriate.
• Assist in placement of graduates when appropriate

• The discipline of philosophy is part of the Communications and Humanities Division, a diverse academic division comprised of the Business, Composition and Literature, Humanities, Mass communications, Philosophy, and Speech disciplines.

 Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Required Qualifications 

• Master of Arts or PhD Degree or equivalent in Philosophy (requires a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Philosophy)
• Demonstrated competence in teaching World Religions
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college and its mission

 Desired Qualifications 

• Community college teaching experience
• Experience in teaching courses in Philosophy curriculum

 Additional Information: 

Applicants are encouraged to submit the following materials electronically at http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/employment. Application review will begin March 15, 2025. For top consideration, please ensure your electronic application includes the following:

• Letter of application that specifically addresses
  • How you are qualified for the position described above
  • A brief statement of your teaching style and philosophy\
  • A brief statement of your understanding of the role of a faculty member at the community college level
• Three letters of recommendation
• Unofficial transcripts of all completed college-level work. Offer to hire will require official transcripts.