Part-Time Faculty - Philosophy

Trinity; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity University in San Antonio seeks a Part-Time Faculty member for Spring 2027 to teach Philosophy of Mind, and either Knowledge, Reality, and the Good Life or Ethics, as part of the Philosophy curriculum. The appointment is non-renewable for one semester.

Responsibilities include designing syllabi, delivering engaging lectures and discussions, grading, and maintaining office hours, with accommodations for students and alignment to university policies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or ABD in Philosophy is required.
• Experience teaching philosophy of mind to undergraduates is preferred.
• Strong ability to deliver engaging lectures and foster discussion.
• Ability to design rigorous and meaningful assignments.
• Commitment to Trinity University’s liberal arts mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop course syllabus meeting department and University standards.
• Deliver lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and assignments.
• Grade assigned papers, quizzes, and exams.
• Assign early, midterm, and final grades in line with deadlines.
• Maintain office hours as directed by the department chair or program director.
• Make student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services.
• Follow Faculty Handbook and Courses of Study Bulletin.

Skills

Philosophy of mind

Lecture delivery

Discussion facilitation

Curriculum design

Liberal arts commitment

Education

Ph.D. in Philosophy

ABD in Philosophy

Job description

**Job Description:**Trinity University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty for the Spring 2027 semester to teach the following courses: PHIL-3431-1: Philosophy of Mind, AND EITHER: PHIL-1301-1: Knowledge, Reality, and the Good Life OR: PHIL 1354-1: Ethics**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. **QUALIFICATIONS****EDUCATION****Required:** Ph.D. or ABD in Philosophy **EXPERIENCE****Preferred:** Experience teaching philosophy of mind to undergraduates **KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES****The ideal candidate will demonstrate:*** Mastery of the philosophy of mind* Ability to deliver engaging lectures, discussions, and in-class activities* Ability to design rigorous and meaningful assignments* Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University**HOW TO APPLY****For internal applicants,** please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided **here****.** **For external applicants,** when starting the application, select \"Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected. **For all applicants,** you do not need to complete the “(Work) Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae. In the “Application Documents” field, please upload the following, each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]:* Cover letter* Curriculum vitae or resume* Names and contact information for three professional references **CONTACT INFORMATION**Dr. Andrew Kania, Search Committee Chair, Department of Philosophy, [e-mail] **Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email [e-mail].**