Adjunct, Philosophy

Saint Joseph's University; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's University in Bala Cynwyd, PA is seeking an Adjunct instructor for Philosophy. The position requires teaching informal logic, ethics, and philosophy of religion. Candidates must have an M.A. or Ph.D. in Philosophy and be comfortable with in-person instruction.

The role emphasizes providing support to students and preparing course materials while utilizing university learning management systems. Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with teaching informal logic and critical thinking.
• Open to teaching philosophy of religion and philosophical issues about human nature.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to students.
• Instruct assigned course and prepare materials.
• Use university learning management systems for instruction.

Skills

Teaching informal logic

Critical thinking

Philosophy of religion

Ethics

Education

M.A. or Ph.D. in Philosophy

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Adjunct, Philosophy

Time Type: Part time

Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, associate and certificate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools. SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional experience and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU’s academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to students
• Instruct an assigned course, providing syllabi and other instructional materials
• Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction
• Teach courses on an as-needed basis
• Prepare materials
• Provide support and guidance for students
• Giving prompt, regular feedback to students on their academic performance
• Use electronic/digital systems to provide grades

Secondary Duties

• Cooperate with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program

Minimum Qualifications

• Required M.A. or Ph.D. in philosophy
• Comfortable with teaching informal logic and critical thinking, as well as some combination of ethics, philosophical issues about human nature (including social/political philosophy), and philosophy of religion. Historical and contemporary focuses are both welcome.
• Must be open to teaching in-person
• Please be sure to include CV with application

Preferred

• Previous Teaching Experience

Physical and Other Requirements

• May require standing for long periods of time
• May require talking for long periods of time
• May require carrying course materials

Modality

In-person only

Pay Transparency

Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University’s approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware. If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Title IX and Equal Opportunity

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail [e-mail], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Applicant Information & Disclosures

Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

Read more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency. Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

About the University

As Philadelphia’s Jesuit Catholic University, Saint Joseph’s provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts. We prepare students for personal excellence, professional success, and engaged citizenship. Striving to be an inclusive and diverse community that educates and cares for the whole person, we encourage and model lifelong commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things.