Faculty, Philosophy (Tenure Track)

Faculty, Philosophy (Tenure Track) Salary $50,990.64 - $162,722.66 Annually Location Morton College, IL Job Type Faculty Job Number 00007 Division Arts and Sciences Opening Date 03/31/2026 Bargaining Unit FCCT Description Benefits Morton College is a public community college located in Cicero, Illinois, just minutes from downtown Chicago. Founded in 1924, Morton College is the second oldest community college in the State of Illinois and is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board. As a comprehensive community college, Morton College's mission is to enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and lifelong learning. Morton College is also proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting our commitment to serving and empowering our diverse student population. At Morton College, our community comes first. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and welcome minorities, women, and individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives to join our team. Higher Education is the place to be — and Morton College is the place to be. Description Summary The Full-Time Philosophy Instructor will teach Philosophy courses to a diverse student population. The Instructor will participate in faculty committees and perform other duties related to teaching at a community college. The Instructor must stay abreast of ongoing developments, trends, and issues in instruction in the community college environment. The responsibilities and duties of the instructor may change as the needs of the college arise. Duties & Responsibilities Instruct students on the facts, skills, and appreciations pertaining to the assigned courses. Consider the needs of the students and assist them by seeking help from other college services. Distribute to all students a course syllabus that covers the class requirements, grading procedure, attendance requirements, and course objectives, and to post said syllabus to the Learning Management System (LMS). Inform students of educational and occupational opportunities. Assist the Dean and other administrators in the development of the curriculum, in the preparation of the outlines and selection of textbooks. Submit midterm and final grade reports, retention alerts, attendance records, and any other reports pertaining to the assigned courses. Participate in college committee(s). Participate in accreditation/assessment activities Participate in academic advising. Stay abreast on ongoing developments, trends and issues in Philosophy instruction at the community college. Develop an annual professional development plan. Perform other duties as outlined in the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Qualifications Required Qualifications The successful candidate will possess a master's degree in philosophy or in a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Philosophy. The candidate will have excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, as well as basic computer literacy. Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, equity, accountability, innovation and excellence. Preferred Qualifications Post master's level work in Philosophy. Academic preparation and teaching experience in all areas of Philosophy including world religions, ethics, and logic. Community College teaching experience. Experience working with culturally diverse students. Ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning. Core Values Compassion | Equity | Accountability | Innovation | Excellence Faculty enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, personal and sick leave, health insurance, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Benefits include paid holidays throughout the year, 4 personal days and 15 sick days annually. Faculty also have access to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, participation in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS), and flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement for required coursework, professional growth opportunities, access to Great Lakes Credit Union, a complimentary Morton College Fitness Center membership, and opportunities for summer teaching. Employer Morton College (IL) Address 3801 S Central Ave Cicero, Illinois, 60804 Phone 708-656-8000 Website https://www.morton.edu/