Adjunct Faculty- Department of Philosophy

The Goddard School of Deerfield; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,633,179 - 2,326,043; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking adjunct instructors for the Philosophy Department at Virginia Commonwealth University. The positions require a Master’s degree in Philosophy or a related field, with a preference for candidates holding a Ph.D. Responsibilities include teaching, grading, and timely communication with students.

Candidates should be prepared to foster an inclusive environment while meeting course instruction guidelines. The role is vital for general education courses, including ethics and critical thinking.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Philosophy or a related field appropriate to the position.
• Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field preferred.
• Record of teaching experience at the university level, including online instruction.

Responsibilities

• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Submit final grades according to VCU policy.

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy or a related field appropriate to the position

Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related field appropriate to the position

Job description

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a widearray of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employeetype.

Unit

College of Humanities and Sciences

Department

Philosophy

Position Summary

The Department of Philosophy in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for adjunct teaching positions. The Department of Philosophy will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants for interviews on an asneeded basis.

A link to philosophy course descriptions from VCU's Undergraduate Bulletin can be found at http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/philosophy/#coursestext. While it is possible for a teaching need to arise for any of our courses, it is more likely for the department to need adjunct instructors for our general education courses, PHIL 201:Introduction to Ethics, PHIL 202: Ethics of AI, and PHIL 221:Critical Thinking.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours
• Submit final grades according to VCU policy

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or a related field appropriate to the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or in a related field appropriate to the position
• Demonstrated record of teaching experience at the university level, including online instruction
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Salary Range

$1,437 per credit hour

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Application Process

Candidates must submit electronically in VCU jobs with the following: 1) a current curriculum vitae, 2) contact information for two references, and 3) a cover letter that clearly explains how they meet the qualifications outlined above.

Contact Information

Donald Smith, [e-mail]