Philosophy Adjunct - Teach Classic Questions On Campus

Henry Ford College (MI); Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford College (MI) seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a philosophy course on Western tradition addressing appearance vs. reality, mind/body problem, free will vs. determinism, morality, God, and political power justification.

The instructor will cover major questions and methods used by philosophers and help students evaluate arguments. Qualifications include a Master’s in Philosophy (18 graduate hours preferred), on-campus teaching ability, and a minimum of three years of college-level

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in philosophy required; a master's degree in philosophy preferred.
• Ability to teach on campus.
• At least three (3) years of experience required.
• Relevant college-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the best scholarly and ethical standards of the discipline.
• Participate in professional development to enhance teaching strategies.
• Foster honest academic conduct and ensure fair evaluations.
• Demonstrate respect for students and maintain a respectful classroom or online environment.
• Meet all scheduled classes and final examinations as scheduled.
• Develop and distribute an effective course syllabus and adhere to college policies.
• Be available for student consultations to support learning and success.
• Notify the Associate Dean promptly if unable to meet a class session and schedule vacations accordingly.
• Report assessment of student learning and maintain records of attendance and grades.

Skills

On-campus teaching

Course preparation

Student consultations

Education

Master's degree in philosophy

18 graduate hours in philosophy

Job description

Henry Ford College (MI) seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a philosophy course on Western tradition addressing appearance vs. reality, mind/body problem, free will vs. determinism, morality, God, and political power justification.

The instructor will cover major questions and methods used by philosophers and help students evaluate arguments. Qualifications include a Master’s in Philosophy (18 graduate hours preferred), on-campus teaching ability, and a minimum of three years of college-level