Philosophy, Adjunct Faculty

Gengras Center; West Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT, seeks qualified applicants to serve as part-time adjunct faculty in the Department of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies. We invite candidates to teach PHILOSOPHY 120 (Discovering Philosophy) in a flexible schedule including MWF or TR slots.

The role includes teaching 3-6 credits per semester, preparing lectures and assignments, and maintaining office hours to support student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Philosophy or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph.
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3-6 credits designated as contact time with the students.
• Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus.
• Grade all student assignments in a timely manner and provide feedback to promote academic success.
• Maintain regular office hours and be available at least one additional hour per week for student support, in-person or virtual.
• Attend program/department meetings as requested and use technology provided to facilitate teaching.
• Meet all designated class periods and submit grades within required time frames.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree or higher in Philosophy

Job description

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Philosophy, Adjunct Faculty

West Hartford, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1241

About University of Saint Joseph:

The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.

The University has been recognized as a top national university in Connecticut by U.S. News & World Report's Best College Rankings including being the #1 Connecticut University in "Top Performers on Social Mobility," #2 Connecticut University in "Best Value Schools," and #3 Connecticut University in "Best National Universities."

Ideally situated midway between Boston and New York City, the beautiful 90-acre Olmsted-designed campus is one mile from West Hartford's thriving downtown, and provides an array of cultural events, occasions for spiritual development, and fitness and recreational options. The University also has an active presence outside our campus, reaching into the surrounding community through internships, community service projects, new program and partnerships.

At University of Saint Joseph, ourmission statementprofoundly resonates with our faculty and staff and serves as the foundation upon which our employment policy is built.We seek to attract, develop and retain individuals who are committed to our mission. We are committed to providing an environment where diverse talents, perspectives, experiences and contributions are recognized, and one that promotes the "growth of the whole person" with resources that enable employees to meet professional and personal life needs.

Job Description:

The University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to serve as part-time adjunct faculty within the Department of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies Department. The department is actively recruiting several adjunct faculty to teach an introductory course in Philosophy. We currently have openings for the following courses:

• PHILOSOPHY 120 (Discovering Philosophy) (introductory course), MWF – any time during the day, or TR in the afternoon. The MWF course runs for 50 minutes, and TR course runs for an hour and 15 minutes.
  • This course provides an introduction to some basic questions and methods of philosophy, and to some of the ways various people and cultures have addressed these questions.

The Department of Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies in the School of Arts, Sciences, Business, and Education offers both B.S. and M.S. degrees.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Teach 3-6 credits designated as contact time with the students.
• Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus.
• Grade all student assignments in a timely manner. Provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours; Adjunct must be available a minimum of one additional hour per week, either in-person or virtually, to provide support to students.
• Attend program/department meetings as requested.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the current methods and practices for teaching college-level courses; present qualified and clear instruction related to the course subject.
• Learn and utilize technology offered at USJ to facilitate teaching.
• Meet all designated class periods in the semester as dictated by the academic calendar.
• Submit mid-semester and final grades to the Registrar's Office within required time-frames, leave all course records with the department chairperson upon completion of the course.
• Provide a supportive atmosphere for student success.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in the discipline of Philosophy or related field when teaching undergraduate courses. Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information:

• Teaching assignments are part-time, on a semester basis only and are dependent on student enrollment and department need.
• Courses are offered in a variety of formats (as decided upon by the Registrar's Office) including in-person, synchronous online, and asynchronous online. Courses are offered at various times, including day, evening, weekdays, and Saturdays. Please indicate in your cover letter your general availability and your experience teaching in various formats.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties.

Compensation:

• Non-Terminal Degree & 0-6 credits experience = $3,000
• Terminal Degree & 0-6 credits experience = $3,200