TBR | The College System of Tennessee

Title: Philosophy 9/10 Month Tenure Track Faculty (Fall 2026)

Number of Positions: 1

Type of Appointment: Full-Time Tenure Track

Department: Social Sciences

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume 
• Three professional references (See below)

Reference check requirements:

WORK SCHEDULE:

5 days a week; 37.5 hours per week; meetings as needed; travel to multiple campuses; night or weekend classes; alternative delivery of classes (e.g., web, web-hybrid, cohort, accelerated); no guarantee of summer sections 

JOB OBJECTIVE:              

To teach and develop PHILOSOPHY courses while furthering the goals of the program, department, college, and community college system

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

65% A.  TEACHING: Develop and teach PHILOSOPHY courses to a diverse student population using both traditional and alternative delivery formats (hybrid, web, cohort, accelerated).  Prepare course syllabi, course materials, evaluate student learning, and maintain class records.

20% B.  SERVICE/OUTREACH: Participate in program/curriculum development and assessment, student advising, department meetings, and college boards and committees. Perform related duties as assigned.

15% C.  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participate in continuing professional development to improve teaching, evaluation of student learning, and classroom technique.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Marginal tasks performed include the operation of standard office equipment such as computer and copy machines.

JOB STANDARDS:

A. Master’s Degree in Philosophy from a regionally accredited institution.

B. Minimum one-year related teaching experience at the postsecondary level

C. Understanding and acceptance of the comprehensive community college philosophy.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE:

A. Experience teaching introductory level courses in philosophy

B. Experience using multiple teaching formats, including web-based and traditional on-campus modalities preferred

C. Experience teaching in a community college preferred

D. Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships

JOB LOCATION:

Candidates should be prepared to teach at any of the college’s five campuses, or online as needed.  Travel between sites may be required.

EQUIPMENT:

Some use of telephone, computer equipment, overhead projector, fax machines and other standard office equipment is required.  Facility with computer communication systems, learning management systems, and visual aid production a must.

Full-time Employment Benefits:

• Insurance Options Health, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability, FSA/HSA Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan

• Educational Assistance Fee Waiver Spouse/Dependent discounts Audit/Non-Credit Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement options Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS) 401k with $50 company match/457/403b

• Employee Discount program with over 900+companies

• 13 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December

• Sick Leave Bank

• Longevity Pay

• Many opportunities for professional development

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at gtunderwood@pstcc.edu or 865-539-7354.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu.

If you are interested in this position, click on the link to the left to apply.

#mrp