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Part-time Instructor (Pool) - Philosophy

Austin Peay State University

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#Recruitment#Teaching#Advising#Background Search#Logic#Philosophy#Graduate Hours#Religious Studies#World Religions#Islam#Ancient Philosophy#Medieval Philosophy
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Location

Clarksville, Tennessee

Quick overview

Instructors will teach upper division courses in various areas of Philosophy and Religion, including Logic, Ancient Philosophy, and World Religions. They are also expected to assist with advising and recruitment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have at least a Master's degree in Philosophy or Religious Studies, or a related field with sufficient graduate hours. A background search will be conducted for the successful applicant.

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Job description

  • Austin Peay State University is currently seeking part-time, temporary, adjunct instructors in the area of Philosophy and Religion. Need teachers with PhDs in Philosophy or Religious Studies to cover upper division courses in Logic, Ancient Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Western Religions, Islam, and Eastern Religions. Also will teach Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, and World Religions. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teach Logic, Ancient Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Western Religions, Islam, and Eastern Religions.
  • Will also teach Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, and World Religions.
  • Assistance with advising and recruitment is also expected although not compensated. Physical Requirements Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Required Minimum Qualifications
  • MA in Philosophy or Religious Studies or in a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Philosophy or Religious Studies.
  • A background search will be required of the successful applicant. Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents 1. Unofficial Transcript 2. Letter of Recommendation 1 3. Letter of Recommendation 2 4. Letter of Recommendation 3 The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV/Resume. If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed. If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application. You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu
  • Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence.
  • The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
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