Fall 2026 Philosophy Adjunct Position(s)

St. John's University; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,364 - 74,158; Part time

Job summary

St. John's University in Hempfield Township is seeking qualified candidates for the Adjunct Professor position in the Philosophy Department. The role involves teaching introductory and advanced philosophy courses, focusing on philosophical history, ethics, and metaphysics.

The ideal candidate will possess an ABD in Philosophy and relevant teaching experience. Salary ranges from $5409 to $6645 per course, depending on credit hours. Interested applicants should submit their CV to Kevin Kennedy, Chair of the Philosophy Department.

Qualifications

• ABD in Philosophy required.
• Strong knowledge of core philosophy subjects necessary.
• Teaching experience in philosophy courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach PHI 1000 Philosophy of the Human Person.
• Deliver lectures for PHI 2200 Ethics.
• Conduct classes for PHI 3000 Metaphysics.

Skills

Strong background in the history of philosophy

Teaching experience with similar core philosophy courses

Education

ABD in Philosophy

Job description

Adjunct Professor/Adjunct Associate Professor/Adjunct Assistant Professor/Adjunct Instructor – Philosophy Department

The Philosophy Department at St. John’s University offers the opportunity to teach core philosophy courses to students in a diverse, Catholic and Vincentian Mission academic environment.

Responsibilities

• PHI 1000 Philosophy of the Human Person – Investigate "What does it mean to be a human person?" with emphasis on freedom, consciousness, cognition and spirituality.
  Credit: 3 semester hours
• PHI 2200 Ethics – Examine human happiness, moral relativism, virtues, law, conscience.
  Prerequisite: PHI 1000.
  Credit: 3 semester hours
• PHI 3000 Metaphysics – Articulate ultimate principles of knowing and being; consider evidence of God’s existence, metaphysical promises, teleology.
  Prerequisite: PHI 1000.
  Credit: 3 semester hours

Qualifications

• ABD in Philosophy.
• Strong background in the history of philosophy.
• Teaching experience with similar core philosophy courses.

Salary

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range is $1803 – $2215 per credit hour or $5409 – $6645 per course.

Application Process

Please submit a current Curriculum Vitae listing degrees earned or pending, classes taught, and references to Kevin Kennedy, Chair of the Philosophy Department, at [e-mail]. Deadline for application is June 10th, 2026.

EEO Statement

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.