Temporary Faculty - Philosophy 174 Day

To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The instructor is responsible for fostering student learning through effectively teaching coursework in the area of Philosophy. A course load of 15 credit hours per semester is required. Teaching schedule will be assigned by the dean and may involve teaching at various Kirkwood locations in a variety of delivery formats including online hybrid and face to face. Instructors may be asked to teach evenings and weekends. In addition to teaching responsibilities the instructor will be expected to contribute professional expertise through nonteaching activities to the department program and college. The instructor will be responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan as outlined by the Colleges Quality Faculty Plan.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service anticipating needs and create a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead regardless of title through positive influence.

• Be able and willing to deliver courses in variable delivery times methods and locations as required by the college.
• Effectively organize prepare and teach assigned courses in accordance with established syllabi to students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis.
• Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to student grade book.
• Maintain a minimum of five office hours per week and be available on an asneeded basis for student questions and discussions regarding their performance.
• Participate in curriculum development revision and assessment activities at course program department and college levels.
• Discuss program career transfer options and other college services with students to support informed academic decisions.
• Participate in the development and/or of departmental and college tasks projects and goals.
• Maintain relationships with K12 transfer and community and/or industry partners.
• Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
• Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective former and current students clients suppliers and the community we serve.
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with students colleagues staff administrators and the general public.
• Read understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form and possess digital literacy skills related to computer technology.
• Be creative energetic and selfmotivated with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job which should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional 1033 standing pushing pulling and grasping. Frequent 3466 reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant 67100 sitting walking repetitive motion talking and hearing.

• Masters degree in Philosophy from an accredited institution of higher education required or Masters degree in a related field plus 18 credits of graduate level Philosophy coursework.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Higher education teaching experience.
• Community college teaching experience.