Adjunct Faculty Philosophy

Assumption University • Worcester, MA

56m • Onsite

About The Position

The Philosophy Department at Assumption College seeks to hire one or two part-time adjunct instructors for Fall 2026 to staff added sections of our first two courses. These courses are capped at 22 students and have classical primary texts as their focus. Class meetings run from Monday, August 31 to Wednesday, December 9, with finals held through December 16. Class meeting times are currently flexible. Adjuncts are welcomed as important contributors to the department and are provided with office space, email, voicemail, learning management system access (Brightspace), and other resources needed for quality teaching. Successful candidates may expect the opportunity to teach additional courses in subsequent semesters.

Requirements

• PhD in Philosophy or a related field.
• ABD graduate students with prior teaching experience will also be considered.
• Willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University.
• Respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption College.

Responsibilities

• Staffing added sections of first two courses in Philosophy.
• Teaching courses focused on classical primary texts.
• Contributing to the department as an adjunct instructor.

Benefits

• Office space
• Email
• Voicemail
• Learning management system access (Brightspace)
• Other resources needed for quality teaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree