Contra Costa Community College District
Philosophy Assistant Professor
Posting Number: F00159
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary: $58,452 - $87,960
Description of Position:
Diablo Valley College is seeking a full-time tenure track professor in philosophy to begin August 2016. The successful applicant will be well qualified to teach all philosophy courses.
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 equitable 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:
1. master’s degree in philosophy;
OR
2. bachelor’s degree in philosophy AND a master’s degree in humanities or religious studies;
OR
3. A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full-time instruction in Philosophy
OR
4. The equivalent. If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e. you do not possess the exact degree listed) and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications via equivalency, please fill out the equivalency petition form in the document section of the online application. Additionally, if you are unsure that you meet the minimum qualifications, please fill out the equivalency petition.
Desirable Qualifications:
The college is seeking applicants who exhibit the highest level of professional excellence and dedication as evidenced by: • Commitment to student learning and to the success of all students in the open-access learning environment of a community college.
• Sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation.
• Commitment to professional growth and development, to innovation and improvement of teaching, and to assuming faculty responsibilities beyond the classroom in a shared governance environment.
• Excellence in preparation for teaching, and in knowledge of Philosophy. Symbolic logic proficiency is a must. Ph.D. preferred. Proficiency in non-western philosophical traditions is also preferred.
Job Close Date: 2/22/2016
Open Until Filled: No
To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net
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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