Adjunct Faculty: Philosophy

Bunker Hill Community College; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 1,718,418 - 2,447,444; Part time

Job summary

BHCC seeks qualified Philosophy instructors to teach Intro to Philosophy, Ethics, and Special Topics in Philosophy across multiple BHCC campuses and partner sites, including Chelsea and Malden High School and Chelsea High School.

Requirements include a Master's or Ph.D. in Philosophy, evidence of culturally responsive pedagogy, and a record of high-impact teaching. Applicants should be prepared to engage with a diverse student population and campus community.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Philosophy or related field.
• Evidence of engagement in culturally responsive pedagogies.
• Experience with high impact teaching and learning practices (e.g., undergraduate research, community engagement, critical pedagogies, learning communities).
• Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
• Must be available to teach at Chelsea, Malden High School, Freedom House, and Chelsea High School.

Responsibilities

• Teach Philosophy courses such as Intro to Philosophy, Ethics, and Special Topics in Philosophy.
• Courses may be offered at BHCC campuses, satellite sites or partner sites including Chelsea, Malden High School, Freedom House, and Chelsea High School.

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field

Job description

Teach Philosophy courses under the Behavioral, Social Sciences and Global Learning Division. Courses may include: Intro to Philosophy, Ethics, & Special Topics in Philosophy. Courses may be offered at any of the BHCC campuses, satellite campuses, partner sites, or instructional sites, including but not limited to Chelsea, Malden High School, Freedom House, and Chelsea High School.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field.
• Evidence of engagement in culturally responsive pedagogies.
• Experience with high impact teaching and learning practices (examples: undergraduate research, community engagement, critical pedagogies, learning communities).
• Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.
• Must be available to teach at Chelsea, Malden High School, Freedom House, and Chelsea High School.
• We are seeking faculty to teach one or more of the following courses: Intro to Philosophy, Ethics, & Special Topics in Philosophy.

Preferred Requirements

• Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Our students come from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and we are dedicated to providing them with the support they need to succeed. While not required, the ability to read, speak, and write in Spanish or other languages is preferred.

Additional Information

Salary: $1,512 Per Credit Hour

Effective Date: Fall 2026 semester

Closing Date: October 2, 2026

• Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
• Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.