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Holyoke Community College invites adjunct applications to teach in-person section(s) of PHI 100 Mythology and/or PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy in the Fall 2026 semester. The PHI 100 Mythology course provides an introduction to myths across cultures. The PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy course enables students to wrestle with some of Western philosophy’s most central debates. Adjunct faculty provide a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty report to a dean and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college.
Job Responsibility
The adjunct faculty member will distribute and review the course syllabus during the first class meeting
The adjunct faculty shall forward the dean a course syllabus no later than the end of the first (1st) week of classes in the semester
The adjunct faculty member will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course
The adjunct faculty member will remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in his/her professional content area(s)
The adjunct faculty member will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the area dean
The adjunct faculty member will be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance
including final grade reports
The adjunct faculty members will be supportive of students' learning goals by focusing on student learning outcomes, taking into account the needs and abilities of the students, becoming familiar with academic and social support, making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences, maintaining the academic integrity of the college, making himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals
The faculty member is aware of and recommends campus services to students as needed
Adjunct Faculty are expected to attend all schedule classes
If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a class, he/she will follow appropriate procedures by notifying the supervisor or the supervisor's designee and is responsible by providing an alternate assignment.
Requirements
Master’s Degree in Philosophy or related area
Firm grounding in the subject matter of the course being offered
Experience using an online learning management system to support classroom instruction (Canvas preferred)
Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.