Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University seeks adjunct faculty to teach Philosophy, with a focus on diverse student populations and a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends. Adjuncts can teach up to two undergraduate sections per semester and are paid by stipend biweekly beginning after course add/drop.

Responsibilities include course planning, instruction in various formats (in-person, online, hybrid), student evaluation, and timely submission of required paperwork.

Qualifications

• MA in Philosophy, Ph.D. in Philosophy preferred
• Evidence of effective teaching
• Must also be able to teach online courses if needed

Responsibilities

• Adjunct Faculty instructors at Saint Xavier University are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid and/or blended formats, with a preference towards in-person instruction.
• In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Job description

Summary

Saint Xavier University prides itself on its Mercy mission and excellent teaching prowess. We are seeking adjunct faculty members to teach Philosophy.

SXU faculty are dedicated to high-quality teaching for its diverse student population. We strive to facilitate student success in learning, and to meet the individual educational needs of each individual within our student body.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings, and weekends, as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two sections of undergraduate courses per semester.

Adjuncts are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis beginning on the first payroll following the course add/drop date.

We invite you to join our team and submit your application today!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty instructors at Saint Xavier University are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid and/or blended formats, with a preference towards in-person instruction. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Qualifications

• M.A. in Philosophy, Ph.D. in Philosophy preferred
• Evidence of effective teaching
• Must also be able to teach online courses if needed

Please include a:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of your unofficial transcripts
• Three references

Official transcripts may be requested further into the selection process.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee and is subject to change based on the needs of the program.