Comfortable with teaching informal logic and critical thinking, as well as some combination of ethics, philosophical issues about human nature (including social/political philosophy), and philosophy of religion. Historical and contemporary focuses are both welcome.
Must be open to teaching in-person
Please be sure to include CV with application.
Preferred
Previous Teaching Experience
Physical and Other Requirements
May require standing for long periods of time
May require talking for long periods of time
May require carrying course materials
Modality:
In-person only
Pay Transparency:
Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.
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Applicant Information & Disclosures
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Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview
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Benefits
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
Position Title:
Adjunct, Philosophy
Time Type:
Part time
Position Summary and Qualifications:
Saint Joseph's University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate and certificate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools.
SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional experience and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph's University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU's academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide support and guidance to students
Instruct an assigned course, providing syllabi and other instructional materials
Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction
Teach courses on an as-needed basis
Prepare materials
Provide support and guidance for students
Giving prompt, regular feedback to students on their academic performance
Use electronic/digital systems to provide grades
Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:
Cooperate with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program
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