Part-Time, Single Term Instructor - Philosophy

Cleveland State University; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland State University seeks part-time, single term instructors for undergraduate Philosophy courses. Candidates will contribute to the educational mission of the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies, providing flexibility and convenience in scheduling. Applicants with a Master’s degree in Philosophy or relevant experience are encouraged to apply, with opportunities to teach based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or related field required, with possible exceptions.
• Record of success teaching Philosophy at the college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy.
• Engagement to teach at the convenience of the university.

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy or related field

Doctoral study in Philosophy (preferred)

Job description

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Part-Time, Single Term Instructor - Philosophy

Business Title Part-Time, Single Term Instructor - Philosophy

Department

Department Philosophy and Comparative Religion

Posting Category

Posting Category Faculty

Salary Plan

Salary Plan PT ST Instructor - SSF

Job Summary

The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for part-time single term instructors to teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy.

The University is opening this posting for the purposes of establishing a pool of candidates, from which to select part-time instructor candidates.

Throughout the academic year, individuals may be contacted by the department to further discuss positions available, on an as needed, semester by semester basis.

Service as a part-time single term instructor does not accrue tenure rights. Part-time single term instructors serve by the mutual agreement expressed in each successive contract executed and are engaged to teach at the convenience of the university.

A part-time single term instructor shall not have teaching responsibilities exceeding nine credit hours per semester, and no other responsibilities such as to accrue to full-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or related field (in rare cases where an exception can be justified on academic grounds, professional experience may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree in the field)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral study in Philosophy
• Record of success teaching Philosophy at the college level

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at https://www.csuohio.edu/hrd/hr-employment . Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Jackson-McCabe, Chair of Philosophy and Comparative Religion, at [e-mail].

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

3. Names and contact information for two references – references will be contacted via email and asked to submit a letter of reference on the applicant’s behalf

4. Unofficial transcripts – optional

CSU is an urban university with more than 15,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list.

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expressions, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.

Hiring Range /Pay Rate

Commensurate

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Posted Date

Posted Date 04/26/2023

Close Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled Yes

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Tentative Start Date

Tentative Start Date Varies semester by semester

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• * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
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