Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy

Holyoke Community College invites adjunct applications to teach in-person section(s) of PHI 100 Mythology and/or PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy in the Fall 2026 semester.  

The PHI 100 Mythology course provides an introduction to myths across cultures. To determine the meaning of myths, this course addresses the following questions: Do myths present other ways of knowing the world which science and philosophy cannot achieve? What might myths tell us about ourselves, other peoples, and the natural world? The PHI 100 class meets on the HCC campus Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00am - 9:15pm. 

The PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy course enables students to wrestle with some of Western philosophy’s most central debates. Among the core questions are: Does God exist and how are we certain one way or the other? Does science provide reliable evidence about the way the world works? Do people have minds and souls, or are they just bodies? What makes an act the right thing to do? What is the difference between good art and bad art? Does life have no, one, or many meanings? Such questions are addressed by reading classical texts in philosophy and by arguing about these views. The PHI 101 class meets on the HCC campus on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 12:30pm-1:20pm

Adjunct faculty provide a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty report to a dean and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

1. The adjunct faculty member will distribute and review the course syllabus during the first class meeting. The adjunct faculty shall forward the dean a course syllabus no later than the end of the first (1st) week of classes in the semester.
2. The adjunct faculty member will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course. Such activities can include, but are not limited to:  a.) Cooperative learning.  b.) Experiential learning, c.) Writing for learning and/or Critical thinking initiatives.
3. The adjunct faculty member will remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in his/her professional content area(s).
4. The adjunct faculty member will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the area dean.
5. The adjunct faculty member will be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance; including final grade reports.
6. The adjunct faculty members will be supportive of students' learning goals by: a.) Focusing on student learning outcomes b.) Taking into account the needs and abilities of the students c.) Becoming familiar with academic and social support;  d) making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences; e) maintaining the academic integrity of the college; f) making himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.
7. The faculty member is aware of and recommends campus services to students as needed. These include library services, the library home page on the College site, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.
8. Adjunct Faculty are expected to attend all schedule classes. If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a class, he/she will follow appropriate procedures by notifying the supervisor or the supervisor's designee and is responsible by providing an alternate assignment.

• Master’s Degree in Philosophy or related area; 
• Firm grounding in the subject matter of the course being offered;
• Experience using an online learning management system to support classroom instruction (Canvas preferred);
• Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.

Adjunct Faculty - MCCC Unit Position:

Schedule: 

• PHI 100: Tuesdays and Thursday 8am-9:15am (In Person)

• PHI 101: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 12:30-1:20pm (In Person)

Anticipated Start Date: Fall, 2026

Salary : $1,397