Instructor – Philosophy

Title: Instructor – Philosophy

Salary: $46,105.00

Contract Term Length: 10 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: Limited Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Boone

Department: Academic Affairs

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Philosophy Instructor delivers engaging, accessible instruction to diverse learners and fosters student achievement through thoughtful pedagogy, clear communication, and ongoing support. The position plays a key role in advancing academic excellence by teaching across multiple formats and participating in collaborative college activities and service.
10-month faculty contracts span the academic year, typically from August to May, with no course assignments during June and July. Although the contract covers 10 months, the salary is spread over 12 months, ensuring a consistent monthly salary.

Benefits are provided year-round. Renewal of the contract depends on factors such as student enrollment and available funding.

Job Duties:

• Teaches an average of 15 credit hours each semester.
  
• Teaching assignments may be on one or more of the college’s campuses or offsite locations and may include dual credit, evening and weekend programs, online instruction, and other instructional modalities.
  
• Incorporates a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students with differing educational experiences, experiential backgrounds, and learning styles to assist them in meeting course competencies.
• Evaluates students’ progress toward stated course competencies and inform them of their progress in a timely manner.
  
• Provides quality and timely access to students and communicates availability though appropriate methods such as posted campus/office hours and electronic communication.
  
• Maintains professional relationships with colleagues, students, and the community.
  
• Participates in non-teaching assignments including, but not limited to, instructional development, academic advising, registration assignments, college-wide and/or division activities and committees, professional development, internal and external service, and other assigned responsibilities determined in consultation with the Dean.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Philosophy from an accredited institution.
  
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).
  
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a community college setting
  
• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (such as Blackboard, Canvas, etc.)
  
• Significant teaching experience, particularly at the college level
  
• Strong dedication to enhancing student learning and achievement.
  
• Experience in academic advising and supporting student success.
  
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and teaching methods is highly valued.
  

Additional Skills Requested:

**Applicants selected for an interview will be required to give a short (approximately 15 minutes) teaching demonstration on the topic to be determined prior to the interview.

Faculty may be assigned courses that include both traditional college students and high school students earning dual credit. This dynamic mix offers a unique opportunity to engage learners at different stages of their academic journey.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.