Adjunct Lecturer of Humanities, Ethics

Regis College; Weston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 3.500 - 3.700; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Regis College is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach an ethics course focused on philosophical and Christian ethical traditions, with attention to contemporary issues in the student’s field of concentration. The instructor will develop syllabus content in consultation with the department Chair and conduct classes in person on Thursdays from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., emphasizing reflection and analysis.

Qualifications include an advanced degree in ethics, humanities, religious studies, or philosophy

Qualifikationen

• PhD preferred but not required in ethics, humanities, religious studies, or philosophy.
• At least two years teaching experience.
• At least two references.

Aufgaben

• Teaching the course with appropriate pedagogical design, implementation, and assessment.
• Provide timely feedback to students and hold office hours.
• Non-attendance at meetings and limited service responsibilities for adjunct instructors.

Kenntnisse

Teaching experience

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in ethics/humanities/philosophy

Jobbeschreibung

Course Description

This course features a study of the philosophical and religious theories and principles used in approaching ethical problems, with particular attention to the Christian ethical tradition. The focus of the course will be on the ethical challenges of the contemporary world, including those in the student's field of concentration. Stress will be placed on skill development in ethical reflection and analysis.

Course Description

This course features a study of the philosophical and religious theories and principles used in approaching ethical problems, with particular attention to the Christian ethical tradition. The focus of the course will be on the ethical challenges of the contemporary world, including those in the student's field of concentration. Stress will be placed on skill development in ethical reflection and analysis. This course will be conducted in person Thursdays from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (Instructor has the freedom to construct a syllabus and decide on course content in consultation with department Chair, so long as course description and outcomes are unchanged.)

Essential Functions

• Teaching ID-304
• Ensuring appropriate pedagogical design, implementation, and assessment of the course
• Providing timely feedback to students and hold office hours at least 2 hours/week (this can be done via Zoom)
• Please Note: Adjunct instructors are NOT expected to attend school or department meetings (though they are welcome to), conduct academic advising, or serve on standing committees.

Other Responsibilities

• Ability to interact in a positive manner with a diverse group of co-workers and students while upholding the College’s commitment to inclusive excellence.
• Carry out functions as they may be appropriate for the position.

Qualifications

Requirements

• An advanced degree (PhD preferred but not required) in a discipline related to ethics, the humanities, religious studies, or philosophy
• At least two years teaching experience
• At least two references

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Normal classroom environment, not subject to extremes in noise, odors, etc.

Compensation

• Master’s degree–prepared candidate: $3,481.62 per course
• Doctoral degree–prepared candidate: $3,700.62 per course

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case‑by‑case basis.

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