Philosophy 910 Month Tenure Track Faculty (Fall 2026)

Title:Philosophy 9/10 Month Tenure Track Faculty (Fall 2026)

Number of Positions:1

Type of Appointment:Full-Time Tenure Track

Department:Social Sciences

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume
• Three professional references (See below)

Reference check requirements:

WORK SCHEDULE:

5 days a week; 37.5 hours per week; meetings as needed; travel to multiple campuses; night or weekend classes; alternative delivery of classes (e.g. web web-hybrid cohort accelerated); no guarantee of summer sections

JOB OBJECTIVE:

To teach and develop PHILOSOPHY courses while furthering the goals of the program department college and community college system

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

65% A. TEACHING: Develop and teach PHILOSOPHY courses to a diverse student population using both traditional and alternative delivery formats (hybrid web cohort accelerated). Prepare course syllabi course materials evaluate student learning and maintain class records.

20% B. SERVICE/OUTREACH: Participate in program/curriculum development and assessment student advising department meetings and college boards and committees. Perform related duties as assigned.

15% C. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in continuing professional development to improve teaching evaluation of student learning and classroom technique.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Marginal tasks performed include the operation of standard office equipment such as computer and copy machines.

JOB STANDARDS:

A. Masters Degree in Philosophy from a regionally accredited institution.

B. Minimum one-year related teaching experience at the postsecondary level

C. Understanding and acceptance of the comprehensive community college philosophy.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE:

A. Experience teaching introductory level courses in philosophy

B. Experience using multiple teaching formats including web-based and traditional on-campus modalities preferred

C. Experience teaching in a community college preferred

D. Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships

JOB LOCATION:

Candidates should be prepared to teach at any of the colleges five campuses or online as needed. Travel between sites may be required.

EQUIPMENT:

Some use of telephone computer equipment overhead projector fax machines and other standard office equipment is required. Facility with computer communication systems learning management systems and visual aid production a must.

Full-time Employment Benefits:

Insurance Options Health dental vision life short/long-term disability FSA/HSA Wellness Incentive Program if enrolled in health plan

Educational Assistance Fee Waiver Spouse/Dependent discounts Audit/Non-Credit Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement options Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS) 401k with $50 company match/457/403b

Employee Discount program with over 900companies

13 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December

Sick Leave Bank

Longevity Pay

Many opportunities for professional development

Special Instructions to Applicants:To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State you must create an on-line application. Your skills abilities qualifications and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that isnotlisted on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan upload or attach documents a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed ethnicity or national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression pregnancy disability age (40) status as a protected veteran genetic information or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns please contact George Underwood at or .

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community Colleges Human Resource Office at or by email at.

If you are interested in this position click on the link to the left to apply.

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