Adjunct, Philosophy

About the role

Time Type: Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications

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.

Essential Duties & 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

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities

• Cooperate with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred

• Previous Teaching Experience

Physical and Other Requirements

• May require standing for long periods of time
• May require talking for long periods of time
• May require carrying course materials
• Modality:
• In-person only

Pay Transparency

Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants

Saint Joseph's University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about - and to make a positive contribution to - our mission. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph's University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

Read more about the university's approach to pay and benefits transparency.