Philosophy Instructor

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Name of institution: 
Delta College
Town: 
University Center
Country: 
USA
Job Description: 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and vision of Delta College.
Support and assess student learning and academic achievement to ensure student success.
Develop appropriate innovation in teaching and learning to meet differing learning styles and needs.
Collaborate voluntarily and energetically with colleagues in the academic discipline and with other faculty colleagues to develop effective learning experiences for a diverse student body.
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of diversity http://www.delta.edu/diversity/.
Integrate international and intercultural experiences in the college, community, and curriculum.
Serve the community through outreach activities.
Make effective and innovative use of appropriate technology in the performance of the listed responsibilities and accountabilities.
Participate in shared governance as a full member of the academic community.
Teach at least 30 equated credit hours annually in a variety of settings including day, evening, weekend, on campus, off campus, online and in-person.
Commit to ongoing educational and professional growth.
Engage fully in course, discipline, and program development.
Attend and participate in discipline, division, and college meetings.
Possess minimum technology skills and understanding of a course management system.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate teaching effectiveness which encompasses pedagogies for student success and learning to meet course or program requirements.
Possess the ability to work in a variety of settings which promote quality learning.
Maintain professional development to assure currency within field of practice.
Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Participate in activities that are required for the accreditation of the discipline, division or college.
Teach applied ethics course such as Healthcare and Business Ethics, as well as general introductory Philosophy courses

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Philosophy from an accredited institution of higher education by time of hire; area of specialization should be in applied or professional ethics

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES CONSIDERED:

Ability to teach in a variety of formats, including online and/or using technology as a learning tool
College teaching experience at the introductory level

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