Part-time Instructor of Philosophy - Theories of Knowledge and Reality (Spring 2026)
About The Position
The Philosophy Department in the College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University seeks a part-time instructor of Philosophy to teach the main lecture of PHI 107, Theories of Knowledge and Reality, a 3 credit course, during Spring Semester 2026. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department. All positions and offers are subject to funding availability and enrollment Course Description: An introduction to major questions about knowledge and reality, such as the existence of God, the mind-body problem, free will and the nature and limits of knowledge. Historical and contemporary readings.
Requirements
- ABD or PhD in Philosophy.
Responsibilities
- Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
- Preparation of lectures.
- Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
- Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
- Meeting all designated class periods.
- Submitting completed final grades according to University regulations.
- Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
- Providing department forms for student evaluations.
- Building a positive rapport with students, teaching assistants, and other faculty.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
