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Full-Time Instructor, Philosophy
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29 September 2026 (13 days ago)
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27 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Summary
HIRE DATE FOR FALL 2027 Who We Are: Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As an institution we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents the excellence of students from underrepresented communities. As Mott Community College deepens its commitment to equity it is of the highest priority that we focus our hiring process to seek individuals with the expertise to lead our institution in serving students from underrepresented communities. This is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our students self-efficacy for cultivating a sense of belonging and for the diversity of our entire student body being reflected in a position of power in the classroom. Purpose Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness. As professionals faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined for example by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable faculty maintain licensure and addition full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section: Professional development Curriculum development Collegial responsibilities Active participation in efforts focused on the Colleges operational success Communication Safety Specific Teaching Assignment: The faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Philosophy. Other possible teaching assignments may include courses such as Ethics Business Ethics Critical Thinking Logic Introduction to Philosophy Philosophy of Religion and other philosophy courses offered by the College.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Masters degree in Philosophy or masters degree in a related area with a minimum of 18 graduate hours of Philosophy coursework.* Post-secondary teaching experience in Philosophy. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching mission and philosophy. Innovative flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. Language Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students peers staff and administrators; skill in oral and written communication. * A foreign degree must be certified at the candidates expense by a professional evaluation service.
Work Schedule
Although full-time faculty are obligated to teach during fall and winter the nature of their full-time job requires them to perform many of their professional responsibilities year-round. Faculty are required to respond to students communications in a timely manner and will make additional provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.
HIRE DATE FOR FALL 2027 Who We Are: Mott Community College is student-centered and mission-driven to ensure that all our students thrive and reach their fullest potential. As an institution we are action-oriented and intentional in dismantling every systemic barrier that prevents the excellence of students from underrepresented communities. As Mott Community College deepens its commitment to equity it is of the highest priority that we focus our hiring process to seek individuals with the expertise to lead our institution in serving students from underrepresented communities. This is an opportunity for the college community to continue to act upon our values but more importantly for the empowering of our students self-efficacy for cultivating a sense of belonging and for the diversity of our entire student body being reflected in a position of power in the classroom. Purpose Scope & Dimension of Job: Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness. As professionals faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined for example by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable faculty maintain licensure and addition full-time faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section: Professional development Curriculum development Collegial responsibilities Active participation in efforts focused on the Colleges operational success Communication Safety Specific Teaching Assignment: The faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Philosophy. Other possible teaching assignments may include courses such as Ethics Business Ethics Critical Thinking Logic Introduction to Philosophy Philosophy of Religion and other philosophy courses offered by the College.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Masters degree in Philosophy or masters degree in a related area with a minimum of 18 graduate hours of Philosophy coursework.* Post-secondary teaching experience in Philosophy. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching mission and philosophy. Innovative flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. Language Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students peers staff and administrators; skill in oral and written communication. * A foreign degree must be certified at the candidates expense by a professional evaluation service.
Work Schedule
Although full-time faculty are obligated to teach during fall and winter the nature of their full-time job requires them to perform many of their professional responsibilities year-round. Faculty are required to respond to students communications in a timely manner and will make additional provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.
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