Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy

Job Description: About the DepartmentACC is one of the few community colleges in the nation to offer an associate’s degree in Philosophy. Our Philosophy, Religion, and Humanities department is large and vigorous, serving students from Round Rock to Fredericksburg.The department provides students with critical thinking skills that have a broad range of applications in professional, social, and personal life. Courses cover a variety of questions and topics, spanning from classic investigations into the nature of reality, truth, and morality, to contemporary inquiries into freedom, identity, and justice.Our students frequently transfer regionally to Texas State, the University of Texas, St. Edward’s University, Southwestern University, as well as to many other quality institutions across the United States. Principal Responsibilities and DutiesPrepare and teach courses in the field of Philosophy to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.TechnologyDemonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.) Principal Professional StandardsMeet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all ply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.Required EducationEducational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. Master’s degree in Philosophy; or Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in PhilosophyNo substitution for educational requirements.Application RequirementsApplication must be submitted by the closing date for this position.1. Upload the following documents to your application: Unofficial/copy of transcriptsUpdated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or RésuméCover letter - explaining interest in the positionACC Human ResourcesAttn: Prisca M. Baker6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224Austin, TX 78752Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.Criminal Background CheckPre-employment criminal background checks are required for all staff and faculty positions.Working ConditionsWork is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment.Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.Number of Openings:6Job Posting Close Date:August 31, 2026

Created: 2026-02-06