Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Ethics

University of Mount Saint Vincent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Mount Saint Vincent seeks an Adjunct Faculty for 'Introduction to Ethics'. This part-time position requires a graduate degree in Philosophy and a commitment to teaching. Classes are scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays, starting August 18, 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and student engagement.
• Prior teaching experience in higher education is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate course 'Introduction to Ethics'.
• Engage students with primary philosophical texts.

Skills

Teaching Commitment

Student Engagement

Critical Reasoning

Education

Graduate Degree in Philosophy

Enrollment in Philosophy PhD Program

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Ethics

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Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The university combines a strong core curriculum with a diverse array of majors in the liberal arts and selected professional fields of study, emphasizing the development of the whole person in the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Start Date: August 18, 2025

Course schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 11:15 AM to 12:40 PM and 12:50 PM to 2:15 PM

Job Description

The Department of Philosophy invites applications for an instructor to teach Introduction to Ethics, an undergraduate course that examines core ethical questions and foundational topics in moral philosophy, including:

• Moral obligation
• Virtue
• Justice
• Law
• Good and evil

Students will engage with primary philosophical texts, develop critical reasoning skills, and reflect on the nature of the good life.

Requirements

• A graduate degree (MA or PhD) in Philosophy, or current enrollment in a Philosophy PhD program
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and student engagement
• Prior teaching experience in higher education is strongly preferred

Benefits

Allotted salary: $1,000 per credit

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Education and Training
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