What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor - Philosophy & Religious Studies (9-month Tenure Track) position at Chattanooga State Community College?
We have an opening for a Tenure-track Instructor (Philosophy and Religious Studies) in the Humanities and Fine Arts Division at our Chattanooga campus!
Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.
Our Values:
Position Summary
The role will be responsible for the following:
Develop courses, lessons, exercises and examinations in the area of Philosophy and Religious Studies; remain current within field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college, divisional, professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations by attending meetings and serving as officers; support dual enrollment efforts by teaching courses at high school sites if needed; participate in annual faculty evaluation process.
Essential Functions
Holistic Student Support
The successful applicant will possess evidence of innovative instructional methodologies, will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the fields of Philosophy and Religious Studies, and will provide strong recommendations from his or her appropriate supervisors.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies or a combination of degrees to be credentialed in teaching both disciplines
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s or Doctorate in Philosophy and Religious Studies, a documented record of community college teaching experience, dual enrollment teaching experience, and experience in a variety of delivery formats including hybrid instruction and accelerated term schedules.
Salary Range: $41,555 - $50,900
Closing Date: May 25, 2026
*All applicant submissions must include a cover letter, CV/resume, and unofficial transcripts.*
Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.
Our Values:
- We cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment.
- We care about the well-being of each other.
- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.
Position Summary
The role will be responsible for the following:
Develop courses, lessons, exercises and examinations in the area of Philosophy and Religious Studies; remain current within field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college, divisional, professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations by attending meetings and serving as officers; support dual enrollment efforts by teaching courses at high school sites if needed; participate in annual faculty evaluation process.
Essential Functions
Holistic Student Support
- Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility to empower all students to learn.
- Respect rights of students and access to educational opportunities.
- Counsel and advise students regarding academic preparation and career goals.
- Assist in formal and informal placement activities for employment and/or transfer to four-year institutions.
- Work to retain students.
- Provide out-of-class assistance to students.
- Support student activities.
- Provide support in the Humanities and Fine Arts Division that aligns with the College’s values.
- Embrace and promote the College’s goals and support the Humanities and Fine Arts Division’s efforts to utilize best practices related to the student experience.
- Assist in recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned.
- Participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes.
- Support and participate in college/division/department committees, organization and/or task forces to make recommendations in the College’s decision-making.
- Structure student experiences to ensure fairness, accessibility, and relevance in academic, student life, and co-curricular activities.
- Teach assigned courses.
- Facilitate the classroom instructional process.
- Evaluate students, monitor progress, and assign final grades in the campus Learning Management System (LMS).
- Maintain attendance and grade records.
- Mentor and orient faculty and staff.
- Maintain required classroom and office hours.
- Select texts, supplemental documents, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources.
- Develop supplemental instructional materials.
- Use current technology in preparation, creation, and delivery of instruction.
- Create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed.
- Maintain updated course syllabi.
The successful applicant will possess evidence of innovative instructional methodologies, will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the fields of Philosophy and Religious Studies, and will provide strong recommendations from his or her appropriate supervisors.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies or a combination of degrees to be credentialed in teaching both disciplines
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s or Doctorate in Philosophy and Religious Studies, a documented record of community college teaching experience, dual enrollment teaching experience, and experience in a variety of delivery formats including hybrid instruction and accelerated term schedules.
Salary Range: $41,555 - $50,900
Closing Date: May 25, 2026
*All applicant submissions must include a cover letter, CV/resume, and unofficial transcripts.*
Salary : $41,555 - $50,900