Philosophy - Adjunct

Title: Philosophy - Adjunct

Agency: Mountain Gateway Community College

Location: Alleghany - 005

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $700 - $1200 / credit hour depending upon years of experience and educational attainment.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Mountain Gateway Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. MGCC is centrally located in Clifton Forge, VA and operates a regional campus in Buena Vista, VA. MGCC serves the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge and Botetourt (northern half).

Adjunct faculty members are responsible for effectively planning and teaching courses in a classroom environment to students with a variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. We are currently seeking adjuncts in the field of Philosophy at the Clifton Forge Campus to teach on ground.

• A Master's degree in Philosophy or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Philosophy from an accredited institution.
• Official transcripts will be required prior to final offer
• Ability to demonstrate the use of relevant technology and learning management systems to effectively facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication
• Commitment to student engagement in the online teaching environment including maintaining consistent communication and virtual support mechanisms to ensure student success.
• Technology capability (access to WIFI, computers) to teach remotely
• All teaching positions of MGCC require the ability to teach in a variety of modalities including virtually.
• Demonstrate competency and commitment to continuous professional development in virtual education.
• Complete Growing with Canvas and TOPS 2.2 prior to teaching

• Two years teaching experience
• Work experience in the field
• Substantial, proven experience with innovative teaching and developing online courses in both the synchronous and asynchronous learning environments at a regionally accredited institution