Philosophy Adjunct Instructor | k12.careers

Quick overview

Deliver in-person philosophy instruction and facilitate student learning through effective course delivery. Responsibilities include assessing student performance, providing feedback, and maintaining professional relationships with staff and students.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's degree in Philosophy, Theology, Humanities, or a related field with at least 12 graduate credit hours in Philosophy. Previous collegiate teaching experience and a commitment to community college philosophy are preferred.

postgraduate degreeOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationCurriculum DevelopmentStudent EngagementInstructional DeliveryCourse PlanningStudent MentoringLearning Assessment

Job description

Philosophy adjunct instructor category/Level

Adjunct
Faculty
BASIC
FUNCTION: Provide in-person instruction to students at NIACC's Charles City and/or Forest City regional center. The schedule may include day or evening classes. Adjunct instructors are independently responsible for the effective delivery of course instruction and the facilitation of student learning and success.
START
DATE:
August 2026
Required
QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Philosophy, Theology, Humanities or closely related field with a minimum of 12 credit hours in graduate-level courses in Philosophy.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous collegiate teaching experience, including demonstrated effectiveness in student engagement, curriculum development, and assessment of learning outcomes with a commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Prepare for and deliver instruction in the content area, aligning with course competencies, syllabi, and college policies and procedures.
Evaluate, record, and report attendance; assess student performance and provide regular, constructive feedback.
Be regularly available to meet with students (in person and online) as necessary.
Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, students, and faculty; communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Perform work according to assigned schedule; classes may include day or evening hours.
Maintain strong organizational skills, demonstrate reliability, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Fulfill other responsibilities as needed or assigned. Perform in a manner which strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational components of the College, including opportunities for student recruitment. NIACC Core Principles: All employees are expected to adhere to all NIACC policies and procedures. NIACC administration, faculty, and staff value a positive working environment and an environment of mutual respect; therefore, all employees are to maintain a positive attitude and respect for others when working with all NIACC departments, employees, students, partners, and the public. Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. NIACC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. 06/2026