Instructor - Philosophy (Part-Time)

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

*Currently accepting applications for Spring and/or Fall 2025 term 

Basic Job Purpose/Function
Provides quality instruction that will contribute to the learning experiences necessary for each student to meet the objectives of the course and to be successful in both their education and career development experiences.
 
Essential Duties

1. Instructs students in a classroom, lab, learning center or other setting as appropriate. 
2. Provides student contact before or after class or through telephone or email exchanges or office hours where facilities and schedules permit.
3. Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate into instructional activities. 
4. Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students each course. Maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency. 
5. Understands, develops and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the College community.
6. Provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate, and is responsible for classroom, laboratory and departmental equipment.
7. Understands and abides by College policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the College, departments or divisions
8. Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.
9. Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established College timelines. 
10. Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
11. May participate in professional development activities. 
12. Maintains current licenses or certificates in areas of expertise.
13. May attend in-service sessions and division meetings.
14. May direct aides and work-study students as assigned. 

 
Additional Duties

1.  Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Computer Skills, etc.)
Education: Master’s degree in philosophy OR Master’s degree with 24 graduate credits in philosophy

Experience/Training: Experience integrating principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching practices and service activities
 
Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience, preferably at the community college level

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to teach content addressing the philosophy curricular outcomes
• Ability to use a variety of strategies to effectively address the learning needs of a diverse population

Working Conditions and Important Information

Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a normal office environment and in a classroom setting.
 
See ADA/ADAAA (Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments Act) Physical Requirements Section on file in Human Resources for other usual and customary physical requirements.
Salary
Salary placement will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement.  Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.

Part-time Instructors may teach classes within a variety of programs, including credit-based, Community Education, and ABE, GED, and ESL programs. There is no guaranteed minimum teaching load or hours worked.

Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package for part-time employees that includes access to 100% employee paid medical, dental, vision, a Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), sick leave, retirement through Oregon PERS based on meeting eligibility requirements, and a tuition waiver for Community Education and Tuition Based classes.