Adjunct Faculty-Philosophy (68151)
WALSH UNIVERSITY
Location
North Canton, Ohio
Quick overview
Adjunct faculty will teach undergraduate Philosophy courses, including Introduction to Philosophy and Moral Philosophy. They are expected to hold one office hour each week for each section taught.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a master's degree in Philosophy with at least 30 graduate credit hours in the subject. Experience teaching at the undergraduate level and the ability to teach college writing, critical thinking, and oral communication skills are preferred.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Main
- Campus -
- North
- Canton,
- OH 44720Position
- Type: AdjunctThe School of Arts & Sciences at Walsh University is accepting applications for adjunct faculty to teach sections of the following undergraduate
- Philosophy courses: PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy By examining Socrates, Plato and other representative philosophers, this course introduces students to selected philosophical problems, historical issues, and philosophical positions. Offered every semester. PHIL 203 Moral Philosophy This course focuses on the meaning of human happiness and the ethical norms necessary for attaining it. Discussions include the ethical virtues and the meanings of such concepts as good/evil and right/wrong. Selected moral problems and ethical theories are also explored. Offered every semester. Classes meet for eight weeks, and there are two eight-week terms per semester.
- The sections are offered consecutively: one from August 18 to October 11; the other from October 20 to December 13. Adjunct faculty are expected to hold one office hour each week for each section they teach.
Requirements
Candidates should possess a minimum of a master's degree in Philosophy with a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours in the subject to be taught and preferably have experience teaching at the undergraduate level. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate an ability to teach the process of college writing and researching, as well as critical thinking and oral communication skills. Application Instructions: Please attach a CV, cover letter, and unofficial graduate transcripts to your online application. (NOTE: Applications that are incomplete will not be considered).
