Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy and Religion

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 5,400 - 6,600; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks part‑time adjunct faculty to teach Philosophy and Religion on a course‑by‑course basis within the Humanities and Arts Department. The program emphasizes social justice, environmental philosophy, and study of non‑Western traditions, including feminism and critical race theory.

Qualified candidates will hold a PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies or be ABD, and must demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility while engaging with an existing

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies or ABD status.
• Experience teaching philosophy or religion courses.
• Ability to teach core Introduction to Philosophy and Religion.

Responsibilities

• Teach Philosophy and Religion (PY-RE) courses, including introductory courses.
• Deliver introductory surveys, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars.
• Contribute to curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course development

Education

PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies

ABD (doctoral student)

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy and Religion

Location

Worcester

Department

Humanities & Arts - JM

Division

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Summary

Part‑time adjunct faculty pool in Philosophy and Religion to fill opportunities on a course‑by‑course basis as need arises.

Responsibilities

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part‑time adjunct faculty to teach Philosophy and Religions (PY‑RE) courses. PY‑RE faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars. WPI’s PY‑RE program has particular strengths in social justice and environmental philosophy; underrepresented philosophical and religious traditions including feminism, critical race theory, and non‑Western worldviews; and studies of science, technology, and ethics.

We anticipate the need for adjunct faculty who could teach courses in bioethics, philosophy of science, epistemology, non‑Western philosophies and religions (especially Chinese traditions), and critical race theory.

All adjunct applicants should have the capacity to teach our core introductory course, Introduction to Philosophy and Religion. We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches.

Qualifications

A successful candidate should hold a PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies or be a doctoral student who is ABD. All applicants should demonstrate relevant expertise and experience in teaching philosophy or religion courses.

Application Process

Submitting an application through this part‑time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fill Philosophy and Religion adjunct faculty opportunities on a course‑by‑course basis. Qualified applicants from this applicant pool will be contacted as opportunities arise. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, you must reapply.

Applicants should submit the following:

• Cover letter that addresses relevant expertise and experience
• Current CV that includes the names and contact information for three references
• Evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.)

Compensation

$6,000 per course

EEO Statement

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.