Instructor - Philosophy & Religious Studies (9-month Tenure Track)

We have an opening for a Tenure-trackInstructor (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:
- We cultivate a welcoming and supportive environment. 

- We care about the well-being of each other.

- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations.  Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

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.

Organizational Culture

• 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.

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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.*