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Adjunct Faculty- Philosophy Instructor

Illinois Central College · East Peoria, IL · Part time

Posted Jul 22, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time a class discussion got heated. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep debate respectful while letting students disagree.

Tell me about your teaching experience in philosophy.

What they are checking: Whether they have the background and teaching skills for the course.

What would you do

A student says philosophy is useless. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can engage skeptics with patience and good examples.

How do you present views you disagree with fairly?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach many viewpoints without pushing their own.

How would you handle a student who uses AI to write a paper?

What they are checking: Whether they have a fair and thoughtful approach to academic honesty.

You must follow the institutional syllabus. How do you make the course your own within it?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet required outcomes while teaching with energy.

About the work

How would you make an intro philosophy course feel relevant to community college students?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect big questions to students' lives and careers.

How do you teach students to build and evaluate an argument?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach critical thinking skills students will use in any field.

How do you grade philosophy papers fairly?

What they are checking: Whether they use clear standards for reasoning and writing.

How do you help students who struggle with difficult readings?

What they are checking: Whether they can guide students through hard texts with reading strategies.

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The full job description

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Position Title: Adjunct Faculty- Philosophy Instructor Campus: East Peoria Campus Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty, FacultyPart time Department: Humanities (JM - Faculty) Start Date: 08/11/2025 Job Description: Summary Illinois Central College is seeking a qualified individual to provide innovative instruction in Philosophy. Adjunct Faculty are primarily responsible for instructing assigned courses meeting classroom standards. The Adjunct Faculty must follow institutional syllabi. Additionally, Adjunct Faculty are required to maintain office hours to best ensure student success. Adjunct Faculty teach on a part time basis up to 12 contact hours per semester. For information on compensation please click the link below. Article - Adjunct Faculty Compensatio... Essential Functions This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Instruct and coordinate courses including lecture and/or lab-based classes ensuring all necessary materials and tools are readily available and that safety standards are met, when appropriate. 2. Follow syllabi for assigned courses communicating the expectations and schedule for the classwork. 3. Maintain office hours and availability. 4. Communicate with students working to ensure student success. 5. Collaborate with Faculty and Staff to continuously improve and adapt the student experience to meet the needs of the student, community and institution. 6. Knows, understands and acts in accordance with Illinois Central College's Values, by connecting with students, owning the situation, using opportunities to build relationships, going the extra mile, acting promptly and professionally, and remembering to work as a team. 7. Perform related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 1.Master's Degree in Philosophy or Religious Studies OR Master's Degree with 18 gradate credit hours in Philosophy or Religious Studies. Preferred Qualifications 1. Experience instructing, tutoring, or similarly teaching in Discipline. 2. Experience working in Higher Education. Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including: • paid time off; • 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays • medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance; • tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children; • on-site childcare center; • 403(b) retirement plans; and • State University Retirement System pension plan. To learn more about full-time health care benefits at ICC.

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