Faculty – Philosophy; Tenure-Track

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open‑access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs. We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Faculty – Philosophy (Tenure-Track)

Faculty

Southwest Tennessee Community College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

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This is a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty appointment within the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The faculty member is responsible for coordination, planning, preparation (develop curricula and instructional material; prepare course syllabi), presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The faculty member also performs assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus as assigned.

Related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on committees, and participating in professional activities and organizations at local, state, regional, and national levels.

• Prepares and delivers lectures on Philosophy.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; keeps students informed about their progress through prompt grading.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking advice on class work, assignments, and papers.
• Advises and counsels students in academic and career fields.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; provides outreach service to the community.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development, orientation activities, and other meetings called by the President, Dean, or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• May perform other duties as assigned by Department Head/Dean.

• 18 graduate semester hours in philosophy and a master’s degree (or a master’s degree with a major in philosophy).
• A background check will be required for the successful candidate.

• One (1) year of teaching, or equivalent, at a higher education institution.

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Knowledge and understanding of a college academic environment.
• Excellent teaching and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Ability to interact with an ever‑growing population.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcripts

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Incomplete applications will not be considered.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

The T  does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, . See the full non‑discrimination policy.