Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy and Religion

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Humanities and Arts Department seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach various Philosophy and Religion courses. Candidates must hold a PhD or be ABD in relevant fields. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and advanced courses on critical themes like social justice and environmental philosophy.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies or ABD status required.
• Evidence of teaching experience expected.
• Ability to teach core introductory course and thematic seminars.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory courses, thematic surveys, and advanced seminars.
• Cover topics including bioethics, epistemology, and non-Western philosophies.

Skills

Teaching

Philosophy

Religious Studies

Education

PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy and Religion

Location: Worcester

Department: Humanities & Arts - JM

Division: Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Job Description Summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Humanities and Arts Department is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Philosophy and Religion courses on a course-by-course basis as needed.

Job Details

• Teach introductory courses, thematic surveys, and advanced seminars.
• Strengths include social justice, environmental philosophy, underrepresented traditions, and studies of science, technology, and ethics.
• Potential courses include bioethics, philosophy of science, epistemology, non-Western philosophies (especially Chinese traditions), and critical race theory.
• Must be able to teach the core introductory course, Introduction to Philosophy and Religion.
• Applicants should hold a PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies or be ABD doctoral students.
• Application through this posting will place you in a pool for future opportunities; specific topics and start dates vary.
• Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV with references, and evidence of teaching experience.

Additional Information

FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.