Adjunct, Philosophy

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates • Philadelphia, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate and certificate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools. SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional experience and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU’s academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.

Requirements

• Required M.A. or Ph.D. in philosophy
• Comfortable with teaching informal logic and critical thinking, as well as some combination of ethics, philosophical issues about human nature (including social/political philosophy), and philosophy of religion.
• Historical and contemporary focuses are both welcome.
• Must be open to teaching in-person
• Please be sure to include CV with application.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Teaching Experience

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to students
• Instruct an assigned course, providing syllabi and other instructional materials
• Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction
• Teach courses on an as-needed basis
• Prepare materials
• Provide support and guidance for students
• Giving prompt, regular feedback to students on their academic performance
• Use electronic/digital systems to provide grades
• Cooperate with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program

Benefits

• Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience.
• Financial assistance may be available for relocation to meet applicant location requirements, but is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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