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Philosophy Instructor (part time)
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28 August 2026 (16 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
25 November 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Summary
The mission of Mott Community College is to provide high quality accessible and affordable educational opportunities and services that cultivate student success and individual development and improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community. 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 (pedagogy). 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 certifications. Specific Teaching Assignment : Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Philosophy adhering to the stated course objectives content and delivery.
Minimum Requirements
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. 1. Masters degree in Philosophy or a related degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Philosophy. 2. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching mission and philosophy. 3. Innovative flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching. 8. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; 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
While part-time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach they are required to make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.
The mission of Mott Community College is to provide high quality accessible and affordable educational opportunities and services that cultivate student success and individual development and improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community. 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 (pedagogy). 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 certifications. Specific Teaching Assignment : Faculty member will be responsible for teaching classes in Philosophy adhering to the stated course objectives content and delivery.
Minimum Requirements
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. 1. Masters degree in Philosophy or a related degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Philosophy. 2. Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching mission and philosophy. 3. Innovative flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Technology Skills: Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching. 8. Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; 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
While part-time faculty are not required to hold regular office hours during the semesters they teach they are required to make provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.
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