Adjunct - Philosophy Instructor
- Employer
- Southwestern Michigan College
- Location
- Dowagiac
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, Philosophy & Religion
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Adjunct - Philosophy Instructor
Posting Number: 20110307-1
Job Category: Adjunct
Job Description Summary:
Southwestern Michigan College, a two-year college located approximately 30 minutes north of South Bend, Indiana, and approximately 30 minutes from Lake Michigan's eastern shore is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Philosophy.
Courses may be day or evening at the Dowagiac or Niles campus.
The position is to teach freshman and sophomore level courses including Introduction to Philosophical Thought, Introduction to Ethics, and possibly other introductory philosophy courses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
-Teach courses consisting of 3 hours of lecture per week
-Be able to work comfortably with a diverse student population, including dual-enrolled high school students, traditional college students, and nontraditional college students.
-Utilize a variety of student engagement strategies in the classroom to ensure active student participation.
-Be accessible to students
-Grade assignments and respond to student inquiries
-Provide timely feedback to students' questions and concerns
-Become familiar with rules, regulations, administrative practices, guidelines and policies of the College
Required Qualifications:
Masters degree in subject matter with previous teaching experience
OR
a combination of education and experience commensurate with the duties of this position
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous community college teaching experience.
Other Information:
All applicants must demonstrate the ability to promote active and collaborative learning through a variety of teaching methods, as well as relate to students. Excellent organization and communication skills as well as the demonstrated use of instructional technology are required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, visit https://swmich.peopleadmin.com/postings/2646
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Organization
Working at Southwestern Michigan College
Accreditations/Affiliations
Since joining the ranks of other prestigious Michigan colleges in 1964, Southwestern Michigan College has continually expanded its curriculum and now offers more than 30 Associate degrees. Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Southwestern Michigan College is also a member of the American Association of Community Colleges.
Colleges and universities periodically engage in a process of self-study and external review in order to renew their accreditation status. Southwestern Michigan College completed its self-study and was re-accredited through 2021.
Core Values
The core values of Southwestern Michigan College describe the beliefs that direct the college in all that it does.
- “Excellence with a Personal Touch” is a working principle guiding our actions.
- High quality is inherent in all that Southwestern Michigan College does.
- We have a commitment to be responsible managers of college resources: human resources by promoting growth, satisfaction, and empowerment; financial resources by operating with a balanced budget and investing in the future; physical resources by maintaining a high quality physical plant.
- We believe in “Knowledge for all.” As the only institution of higher education in the district, Southwestern Michigan College has the dual responsibilities of providing postsecondary career preparation for those who are seeking immediate employment and college coursework and degrees for those seeking baccalaureate degrees.
- We have a commitment to being a learner-centered college, developing students through a total college life experience and providing them with 21st century services.
Mission Statement
The mission of Southwestern Michigan College is to serve our community by providing affordable local access to high quality postsecondary career preparation and college education – including the total college life experience.
Degrees/Certificates
A Michigan community college that averages in the top 5 percent for student transfer success, Southwestern Michigan College offers programs that lead to Associate degrees and/or certificates.
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