Contra Costa Community College District
Philosophy Assistant Professor
Posting Number: F00152
Location: Los Medanos College
Salary: $58,452 - $87,960 per year
Description of Position:
Los Medanos College is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure track position in Philosophy to begin August 2016. The successful applicant will be a dynamic and committed teacher whose passion for philosophy is infectious, both for students and professional and community collaborators. As the only full-time member of the department, the successful applicant will serve as chair and foster the growth and development of Philosophy at LMC .
Duties and Responsibilities:
In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. advancing student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines;
2. developing and implementing student learning outcomes assessment processes for courses and programs;
3. collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review;
4. engaging in department program improvement initiatives;
5. participating in department, division, and college committees;
6. participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide;
7. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/ learning strategies;
8. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
9. informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements;
10. preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress;
11. maintaining attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submitting them according to published deadlines;
12. posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy;
13. participating in College’s shared governance processes.
Education/Experience:
Master’s degree in philosophy
OR
bachelor’s degree in philosophy AND
master’s degree in humanities or religious studies,
OR the equivalent.
Please note: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications EXACTLY or if you’re unsure whether or not your degree meets the minimum qualifications, you MUST complete the equivalency form contained in the application packet.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. An infectious passion for philosophy along with an authentic commitment to the vocation of community college teaching.
2. Broad educational and/or professional background in philosophy and the ability to teach both general education philosophy classes and most of the lower division courses required of philosophy majors.
3. A compelling vision for how best to foster growth in the philosophy department’s curriculum and enrollment numbers along with the leadership and organizational skills to enact this vision.
4. Ability to use creative and effective pedagogical strategies to make philosophy interesting, dynamic and culturally relevant to Los Medanos College’s diverse student body.
5. Creative and compelling ideas about how to enact cross-disciplinary and community collaborations that will engage LMC and/or Eastern Contra Costa County in philosophical inquiry.
Job Close Date: 2/5/2016
Open Until Filled: No
To apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/717086
The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
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