Philosophy Adjunct Instructor - Teach Ethics & Logic

Troy University; Troy (AL); On-site; Full time

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Position Information

The Adjunct Instructor position is responsible for teaching courses including Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics and the Modern World, Introduction to Political Philosophy, Introduction to Logic, Critical Thinking, Western Philosophy, Non Western Philosophy, Applied Ethics, and Philosophy of Religion. Adjunct faculty members are employed to provide specific courses on an as-needed basis. Contracts for adjunct faculty members are issued on a semester or term basis. Adjunct Instructors hold the responsibility for the management of courses taught. Adjunct Instructors are expected to be available for a reasonable amount of time for each course taught to counsel students regarding course work.

1. Masters’ Degree in Philosophy or a related field AND 18 graduate hours in Philosophy

1. Ph.D. in Philosophy; online and/or face-to-face teaching experience

To be determined

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Adjunct postings are intended to serve as a means of accumulating an applicant pool for prospective Adjunct Instructors. Applications will be reviewed as positions become available. Applications may remain active for an extended period of time as the department pulls applicants from the pool to serve in positions on an as-needed basis.

Posting Number	F0463P
Position Title	Adjunct Instructor - Philosophy
Position Type	Adjunct Faculty
Department	Philosophy
Division	College of Arts and Humanities
Campus	All Campuses
Faculty Rank	Adjunct Faculty
If Faculty position	Adjunct
Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track?	Non-Tenure Track
Work Status	Adjunct (APT)
Temporary	Yes
Location	All Locations
Job Summary
In Class Teaching Percentage
Online Teaching Percentage
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?	No
Work Hours
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Does this position have supervisory responsibility?	No
Posting Date	01/25/2017
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Academic Term Position Will Begin	As needed
Quick Link	https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/15350

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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3. * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
   • Not a current Troy University employee
   • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
   • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
   • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
4. * Please indicate the location(s) at which you are willing and able to work: Dothan, Montgomery, and/or Troy, Alabama.

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5. * Please indicate the highest level degree you have received in the discipline of the posting or a related discipline: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree; PhD; or Other

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6. * Please list the specific discipline of the degree you received and/or the area of specialization:

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
4. Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Teaching Philosophy
3. Letter of Reference 1
4. Letter of Reference 2
5. Unofficial Transcript 2
6. Other Document