[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty: Philosophy @Yavapai College

Role Description

The Philosophy Department is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach Philosophy (PHI) courses online for the Spring 2027 semester.

• Hiring Rate: $1,050.00 per load hour.
• The successful faculty member recognizes that service to our students is our highest priority, and embraces their role in student success, recruitment, and retention.
• Open to a variety of delivery methods and course design, including:
  • Interactive online classes
  • Day, evening, and weekend classes
  • Teaching at various College locations
  • High school/college dual enrollment programs
• Open to both traditional (16-week) and compressed course design (i.e., 8-week classes).
• Participate in innovative forms of assessment and utilize Open Educational Resources (OER) when possible.
• Unofficial transcripts must be attached at the time of application submission.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree or higher in the discipline or subfield.
• A Master’s degree or higher in any discipline AND 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline or subfield.

Requirements

• Meet and teach assigned class(es) in accordance with course outlines, including specified textbooks.
• Develop and submit a course syllabus and calendar based upon the approved college course outline prior to the start of class.
• Promptly submit required rosters, grade reports, evaluations, and academic reports; retain student grade records for one calendar year.
• Follow the accepted standards of conduct for faculty as described in applicable academic policies.
• Use the official email address provided by Yavapai College and monitor it regularly for official correspondence.
• Attend required instructional related meetings such as orientation meetings, department or division meetings.
• Attend meetings and workshops as may be necessary to obtain or renew certification or essential licensure requirements.
• Complete all required NEOED trainings on an annual basis.
• New adjunct faculty must complete the Teaching Online Readiness Course in Canvas within the first semester of teaching.
• Participate in professional development opportunities offered at Yavapai College.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Unofficial transcripts/professional certifications must be attached when submitting the application.
• Employment is on a non-continuing basis; teaching assignments are part-time, on a semester basis only.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the conditions of this job.

Physical Demands

• Job duties require the employee to sit and communicate effectively and regularly.
• Employee is often required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may vary based on the assignment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to satisfy the needs of this job.