Part-Time Faculty - General Education

Trinity University; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity University seeks a Part-Time Faculty member for the Spring 2027 semester to teach GNED-3430-1: Moral Imagination and US Incarceration. The instructor will develop the syllabus, deliver lectures and discussions, and assign/grade work in a non-renewable, one-semester appointment.

The role includes coordinating a weekly learning circle inside a prison, arranging student transportation, and overseeing students on-site. Master's degree required; prior Texas prison program experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Mastery of the relevant subject matter.
• Ability to deliver engaging lectures, discussions, or in-class activities.
• Ability to design rigorous and meaningful assignments.
• Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University.

Responsibilities

• Developing the course syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets departmental and University standards.
• Designing and delivering lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and assignments.
• Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams.
• Assigning early, midterm, and final grades in compliance with University deadlines.
• Maintaining office hours as directed by the department chair or program director.
• Making student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services.
• Adhering to all instructional policies as published in the Faculty Handbook and the Courses of Study Bulletin.

Skills

Lecture delivery

Discussion leadership

Assignment design

Commitment to liberal arts

Education

Master's degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Job Family Group: Faculty

Time Type: Part time

Department/Office: Philosophy

Exemption Status: Exempt

Job Description: Trinity University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty for the Spring 2027 semester to teach the following course: GNED-3430-1: Moral Imagination and US Incarceration

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical responsibilities of part-time faculty members include but are not limited to:

• Developing the course syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets departmental and University standards
• Designing and delivering lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and assignments
• Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams
• Assigning early, midterm, and final grades in compliance with University deadlines
• Maintaining office hours as directed by the department chair or program director
• Making student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services
• Adhering to all instructional policies as published in the Faculty Handbook and the Courses of Study Bulletin

APPOINTMENT DETAILS

This position is a non-renewable, one-semester appointment. The instructor will be responsible for coordinating the experiential component of the class, a weekly learning circle inside a prison. The instructor will need to arrange for the transportation of students to the prison and the coordination and oversight of students while at the prison.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Required: A master's degree in a relevant subject.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Prior experience in facilitating the Philosophy and Literature Circle with undergraduate students at a Texas prison or jail.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Mastery of the relevant subject matter
• Ability to deliver engaging lectures, discussions, or in-class activities
• Ability to design rigorous and meaningful assignments
• Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Successful candidate must be able to drive a van to the program site.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Andrew Kania, Search Committee Chair, Department of Philosophy, [e-mail]