Overview

Working at IRSC has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Flexible Spending
  • Paid sick time off and additional days off for major Holidays and Spring Break closures
  • Florida Retirement System (FRS) participation
  • Voluntary participation in 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:

  • Master’s degree in Philosophy (a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Philosophy) from an accredited institution;
  • Proven knowledge of and experience in teaching Philosophy at the undergraduate level;
  • Ability to recognize and to respond to the individual differences of students from a culturally diverse student population;
  • Willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process;
  • Computer literacy and experience using computers in the classroom;
  • Willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of Philosophy;
  • Appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS);
  • The following is preferred:
    • Two to five years of teaching experience in a college or post-secondary institution;
    • Research and publication useful to classroom instruction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential job functions and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Preparing, instructing, and grading all class coursework;
  • Assigning final grades;
  • Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours to meet with students.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to

Teaching a minimum of 36 semester hours annually; Preparing a syllabus for each course; Instructing assigned classes; Grading all quizzes, tests, and written assignments; Assigning final grades;   Assisting in the preparation and in course planning and development as requested; Appropriately integrating computer software and technology-based instruction;

It is the policy of Indian River State College and its District Board of Trustees that each employee, student, applicant for admission, and applicant for employment be allowed to participate in college programs and activities, including employment, in a discrimination and harassment free environment. Harassment of any nature is prohibited whether it is on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Preventing harassment is the responsibility of the entire College. Accordingly, Indian River State College encourages all employees, students, applicants for admission, and applicants for employment, who believe they are being subjected to harassment to follow the Administrative Procedures, AP 3.13 and AP 3.131, for harassment complaints. The College will take prompt disciplinary action against individuals on campus facilities who engage in actions that violate this policy.

Adriene Jefferson, Equity Officer & Title IX Coordinator
Indian River State College
3209 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596
[email protected], (772-462-7156)