Part-Time Faculty - General Education

Trinity University; United States; Vor Ort; USD 5.000 - 7.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Mastery of subject matter

Engaging lectures

Design meaningful assignments

Liberal arts commitment

Ausbildung

Master's degree

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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