Part-Time Philosophy Faculty: Moral Imagination & Incarceration

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

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.