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Part-Time Philosophy Instructor (Pool)New River Community College • San Mateo, CA, US
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Part-Time Philosophy Instructor (Pool)

Part-Time Philosophy Instructor (Pool)

New River Community College • San Mateo, CA, US
16 hours ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Part-Time Philosophy Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status : Exempt

Salary Schedule : Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows : Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) – $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) – $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year : Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter : Yes

Campus Security Authority : No

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teach classes as assigned from the regular Philosophy Department curriculum.
  • Assist in curriculum assessment and revisions and new course development.
  • Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
  • Maintain expertise in current teaching methodologies and curricula.
  • Perform other professional duties as required by contract and general institutional needs.

Employment Standards

  • College-level courses in philosophy, including successful experience teaching or preparation to teach in the discipline.
  • Use of technology in teaching and philosophy.
  • Skills and Abilities

  • Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
  • Use and develop teaching methods emphasizing cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills.
  • Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
  • Develop instructional learning outcomes and develop methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes.
  • Organize and teach theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter in ways appropriate to students' abilities.
  • Acceptance of the division's commitment to established academic standards.
  • Job Requirements

  • Master's or above in philosophy OR Bachelor's in philosophy AND Master's or above in humanities or religious studies OR the equivalent (see below).
  • Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.
  • Degree Equivalence

    a) Degree Equivalence – The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.

    b) Academic Background Equivalence – The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess the equivalent level of achievement in breadth, depth, and rigor.

    c) Professional Achievement Equivalence – The employee or applicant must show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and / or substantial training in the requested field.

    Safety and Reporting

  • Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
  • Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.
  • Benefits

    Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Employees may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

    EEO Statement

    San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

    Closing Date

    Closes : 6 / 30 / 2026

    To Apply

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