Moral Imagination & Incarceration – Part-Time Philosopher

Trinity University; United States; On-site; USD 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity University invites applications for a Part-Time Faculty position in Philosophy for Spring 2027 to teach GNED-3430-1: Moral Imagination and US Incarceration. This is a non-renewable, one‑semester appointment, with responsibility for coordinating the experiential component of the course.

The instructor will design the syllabus, deliver lectures and discussions, grade papers, quizzes, and exams, maintain office hours, and oversee a weekly learning circle inside a prison, including arranging

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant subject is required.
• Experience facilitating Philosophy/Literature Circle with undergrad students at a Texas prison.
• Ability to deliver engaging lectures and design meaningful assignments.
• Commitment to Trinity University's liberal arts mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop course syllabus meeting departmental and university standards.
• Design and deliver lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and assignments.
• Grade papers, quizzes, and exams.
• Assign early, midterm and final grades per university deadlines.
• Maintain office hours as directed by the department chair or program director.
• Coordinate the weekly learning circle inside a prison and arrange transportation for students.

Skills

Mastery of subject matter

Engaging lectures

Design meaningful assignments

Liberal arts commitment

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Trinity University invites applications for a Part-Time Faculty position in Philosophy for Spring 2027 to teach GNED-3430-1: Moral Imagination and US Incarceration. This is a non-renewable, one‑semester appointment, with responsibility for coordinating the experiential component of the course.

The instructor will design the syllabus, deliver lectures and discussions, grade papers, quizzes, and exams, maintain office hours, and oversee a weekly learning circle inside a prison, including arranging