Philosophy Adjunct

Philosophy Adjunct

Salary: $1,000 per credit

Classification:
Adjunct Faculty

Reports to:

Dean of Social Sciences & Humanities

Olympic College is continuously recruiting adjunct faculty to teach courses in Philosophy. Continuous recruitment listings are for potential future needs and do not necessarily reflect a current open position. Applicants received in response to these listings will be considered when an actual need is identified.

• Teach courses according to the college catalog, schedule, outlines, syllabi, and departmental guidelines.
• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation and grading.
• Provide class syllabi to students and the division office as requested.
• Maintain accurate records of students and complete required forms.
• May require evening instruction.
• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or closely related field.
• Qualified to teach Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Western Religions, Introductions to Eastern Religions, and Introduction to Logic.
• College teaching experience preferred.

• Effectively teach and impart excitement and enthusiasm in courses.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background and to experienced students seeking further career development.
• Utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.
• Teach and contribute through actions or in any other way to the college’s diversity.
• Function as a team player.
• Foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals.
• Appropriately incorporate the use of computer information technology in delivery of services.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of employment.

Final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits.

This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary listed is a range based on per quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department.

Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off‑campus assignments including travel to clinical sites may be a part of the instructional load.

Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon initial hire; they must work 50 percent of a full‑time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count toward this requirement. Benefits that may become available include Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, Aflac, tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on‑site childcare (space available).

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Candidates will also be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required by WB HB 2327. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to…