Spring 2027 - Adjunct Faculty - Contemporary Ethical Issues

Community College System of New Hampshire • Concord, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NHTI – Concord’s Community College is seeking a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach Contemporary Ethical Issues (PHIL 242C) during Spring 2027. The course examines major contemporary ethical issues and philosophical approaches to moral reasoning. Topics may include biomedical ethics, business ethics, environmental ethics, human sexuality, and ethics related to life-and-death decisions. Cases are used for study and discussion, with an emphasis on developing the philosophical skills needed for ethical decision-making.

The course is worth 3 credits and meets in person at the NHTI campus in Concord, New Hampshire, one day per week for three hours. It has three weekly lecture hours and no lab or practicum hours. Compensation is $850–$1,000 per credit, based on adjunct faculty rank, which is determined by education and experience.

The instructor will teach using the provided curriculum and instructional materials, facilitate discussions and assessments, provide feedback, maintain student progress records, and follow college and department policies. The instructor must also attend department meetings, maintain daily email communication with students and college colleagues, and maintain professional currency in the field.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Philosophy or equivalent.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Must reside in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Canvas or a similar learning management system.

Responsibilities

• Teach Contemporary Ethical Issues (PHIL 242C) using provided curriculum and instructional materials aligned with program standards.
• Facilitate class discussions, assignments, and assessments to foster student engagement and learning.
• Provide regular feedback and maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Maintain professional currency in the field and comply with college policies and standards.
• Attend department meetings.
• Maintain daily email communication with students, faculty, staff, and the department chair.
• Follow all rules, regulations, and requirements of NHTI and the Social Sciences department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level