The Community College of Rhode Island is New England's largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.
We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.
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We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees' values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here.
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To apply for this position:
· Complete CCRI's online application, and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date.
· If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please disregard these sections within the online application.
· Please include the contact information for three (3) references within the application.
· Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.
· Please note that all RI Council of Postsecondary Education employees (i.e., full- and part-time faculty and non-classified employees) must be fully vaccinated and boosted when eligible. Learn more about CCRI's vaccination policy here.
Please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311 (TTY: 401-825-2313) if you require assistance with the online application process.
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Job Summary:
CCRI's Social Sciences department comprises 17 full-time faculty members teaching Economics, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology. We are a service department supporting CCRI's general education curriculum and degree programs across the college.
The Community College of Rhode Island seeks a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Philosophy to teach the following undergraduate courses: Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, and Logic. The Assistant Professor will join a dynamic, diverse, and collegial department, participate in curriculum development, and serve on departmental and college committees.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Commitment to CCRI's Mission:
· Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
Communication Skills, Teamwork, and Relationship Management
· Practice excellence in oral and written communications with peers and students across a variety of platforms;
· Work collaboratively with others in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various cultures, identities, and life experiences; and
· Manage conflict effectively in both classroom situations and relationships with faculty and administrative peers.
Disciplinary Expertise:
Plan, develop, present, and modify Philosophy courses from proposal, to syllabus, to classroom, to assessment, to evaluation;
Convey knowledge effectively to students;
Create new Philosophy courses; and
Continue professional growth as a philosopher.
Instructional Skills:
Teach Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, and Logic;
Use advanced technologies to expand student resources and learning opportunities;
Assess student learning according to demonstrated mastery of student learning objectives; and
Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in pedagogical approaches to a diverse population of students and peers.
Service to the College:
· Attend and actively participate in departmental meetings;
· Collaborate with peers on curriculum development and assessment;
· Practice a collegial approach to self- and peer-evaluations;
· Travel and teach at multi-campus locations, as required by department; and
Actively participate in college governance, college-wide task forces, and/or student organizations
Minimum Requirements:
Master's Degree in Philosophy with a specialization in social philosophy.
One (1) year of fully independent teaching experience at the collegiate level.
Experience teaching at least two (2) of the following courses: Introduction to Philosophy, Logic, Ethics.
Competencies:
The most suitably qualified candidate will possess the following:
An earned Doctorate Degree.
Experience teaching at a community college.
Experience teaching online and hybrid courses.
Experience with curriculum development, student learning outcomes, and effective assessments to measure them.
Experience with Blackboard or other learning management systems.
Campus Location: Initially located at the Lincoln Campus
Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications may not be accepted after the closing date.
Some roles will require finalists to provide official college transcripts and proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY: 401-825-2313.
EEO Statement:
CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College's commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.
CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu.
The Community College of Rhode Island is the states only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population. We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses. We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential. To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html