Instructor, Philosophy

Advertised Position Title:

Instructor, Philosophy

Job Description:

Job Description Summary:

Serve as a Full-time Faculty within the Humanities Department teaching Philosophy courses.

Essential Functions:

Refer to article 7 in the OFA Contract

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• This position requires classroom and/or online instruction in the discipline.

• The instructor must be knowledgeable in the discipline and must provide high quality instruction.

• The instructor must have a demonstrated knowledge of and integration of appropriate practices of teaching diverse learners.

• This position requires the individual to have strong skills in the following:

• 1. Written and oral communication.
  
  
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  2. Problem-solving.
  
  
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  3. Critical thinking.
  
  
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  4. Computer use, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or other required programs, Blackboard, and Owens email (Outlook).
  
  

• This position requires the individual to have the ability to:

• 1. Work with a diverse group of students.
  
  
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  2. Integrate diverse methodologies in order to facilitate student learning.
  
  

• 3.Understand the needs of community college students including the non-traditional student.

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  4. Manage a classroom, including organizing and presenting material, designing lessons an activities that will facilitate student learning, and monitoring student behavior and performance.
  
  
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  5. Follow instructions and meet deadlines.
  
  
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  6. Recognize students' strengths and weaknesses in the discipline and to provide feedback to students in such a way as to facilitate their learning.
  
  
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  7. Evaluate student work fairly using Department guidelines.
  
  

• This position requires the following other characteristics:

• 1. Embodiment of the Owens Core Values: Service, Learning, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence.
  
  

• 2.Enthusiasm for teaching.

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  3. Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
  
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  4. Exceptional communication skills.
  
  
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  5. Strong organizational skills.
  
  
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  6. Patience and flexibility.
  
  

Union Position:

Owens Faculty Association

Job Classification:

Faculty

Duty Days:

173 Days

Work Schedule:

Work schedule is based on the needs of students, department and college. Schedule

may change from semester to semester.

Grant Funded Position:

No - Not Grant Funded

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Pay Basis:

Salary

Hiring Range:

$40,000.00

Retirement System:

STRS - STRS (Retirement System Classification)