Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy

DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at or by email

THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting "See Resume" will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Position Information

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy (Online/Remote)

Campus

Remote/On-Line

Job Number

26-ADJ29

Employment Date

Spring Semester 2026

Job Category

Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information

Bethany Sweeney at

Posting Detail Information

Salary Information

$1,101 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH).

Job Summary

Part-time Temporary Adjunct Instructor for Spring Semester 2026. Courses will be delivered in an online asynchronous format.

Essential Functions

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications

Master of Philosophy or any master's degree with 12 graduate semester credits in Philosophy.

Demonstrated effectiveness working with populations having diverse values, and/or coming from varied cultures and backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

Teaching experience.

Work Schedule

Part-time Temporary Adjunct Instructor for Spring Semester 2026. Courses will be delivered in an online asynchronous format.

Posting Date

11/11/2025

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at or by email

THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting "See Resume" will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant's name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you hold the required Master's degree or any Master's degree plus 12 graduate semester credits in required discipline as specified in the required qualifications?

(Open Ended Question)

• * How did you learn about this job opening?
• DMACC Employee Referral
• Friend/Relative
• HigherEdJobs
• CareerBuilder
• The Chronicle of Higher Education
• Inside Higher Ed
• LinkedIn
• Iowa Workforce Development
• DMACC Website
• DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email

• Other

• * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?

• Yes
• No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)

Required Documents

• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• References

• Curriculum Vitae

• Transcript 2

• Transcript 3