Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy

Job Overview

Holyoke Community College invites adjunct applications to teach in‑person sections of PHI 100 Mythology and/or PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy in the Fall 2026 semester.
PHI 100 Mythology provides an introduction to myths across cultures.
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy enables students to wrestle with some of Western philosophy’s most central debates. The PHI 100 class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 am – 9:15 am. The PHI 101 class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 12:30 pm – 1:20 pm.

Adjunct faculty provide a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis. Faculty report to a dean and perform instruction‑related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

The adjunct faculty member will distribute and review the course syllabus during the first class meeting and forward the dean a course syllabus no later than the end of the first week of classes in the semester. The adjunct faculty member will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course.

Such activities may include:

• Cooperative learning
• Experiential learning
• Writing for learning and/or critical thinking initiatives

The adjunct faculty member will remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in his/her professional content area(s). The adjunct faculty member will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the area dean. The adjunct faculty member will be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data, including assessment of student performance and final grade reports.

The adjunct faculty members will be supportive of students' learning goals by: focusing on student learning outcomes, taking into account the needs and abilities of the students, becoming familiar with academic and social support, making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences, maintaining the academic integrity of the college, and making himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.

The faculty member is aware of and recommends campus services to students as needed, including library services, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc. Adjunct faculty are expected to attend all scheduled classes. If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a class, he/she will follow appropriate procedures by notifying the supervisor or the supervisor’s designee and will be responsible for providing an alternate assignment.

• Master’s Degree in Philosophy or related area
• Firm grounding in the subject matter of the course being offered
• Experience using an online learning management system to support classroom instruction (Canvas preferred)
• Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body

DCE Salary – $1,397.00 per credit; no benefits. Anticipated start date:
Fall 2026.

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552‑2554.

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information)
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States; HCC is not sponsoring H1B visa

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies.

The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.