Adjunct Philosophy
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Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)
US
Summary
The primary responsibilities include teaching philosophy courses and developing the associated curriculum. The faculty member will assess student performance, maintain grade records, and collaborate on program reviews.
Job Description
Position Title: Adjunct Philosophy
Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time
Department: Academics
Campus: College Wide
Salary Grade: Per Contract
Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)
Additional Information: Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.
Work Hours: Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.
General Summary: The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and
to develop the curriculum.
Requirements:
Master's degree in philosophy.
Applicants are expected to have strong communication skills;
post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be
taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including
industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an
accredited institution.
Duties:
- Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
- Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
- Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
- Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
- Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
- Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
- Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
- Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
- Support the college's goals.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty
Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here.
Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.
The Community College of Allegheny County is the largest institution of postsecondary higher education in Pennsylvania. The college serves nearly 30,000 credit students through more than 150 degree and certificate programs and offers thousands of lifelong learning non-credit and workforce development courses to 17,000 students annually. Incorporating a learning-centered environment committed to the future of the region, CCAC continues to expand its reach through innovative programming and accessible instruction offered via convenient day, evening, weekend and online courses.
With four campuses and four centers serving Allegheny County and surrounding communities,CCAC endeavors to fulfill its mission to provide affordableaccess to quality education and offer a dynamic, diverse and supportive learning environment that prepares the region’s residents for academic, professional and personal success in our changing global society
Founded
1966
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
The Community College of Allegheny County is the largest institution of postsecondary higher education in Pennsylvania. The college serves nearly 30,000 credit students through more than 150 degree and certificate programs and offers thousands of lifelong learning non-credit and workforce development courses to 17,000 students annually. Incorporating a learning-centered environment committed to the future of the region, CCAC continues to expand its reach through innovative programming and accessible instruction offered via convenient day, evening, weekend and online courses.
With four campuses and four centers serving Allegheny County and surrounding communities,CCAC endeavors to fulfill its mission to provide affordableaccess to quality education and offer a dynamic, diverse and supportive learning environment that prepares the region’s residents for academic, professional and personal success in our changing global society
Founded
1966
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Higher Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA