Mount Saint Mary College·Town of Newburgh, New York
The instructor will teach a General Ethics course for the Hudson Link Prison Initiative program. Classes are held on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday mornings at the Shawangunk Correctional Facility.
Adjunct Professor of Philosophy for Hudson Link Prison Initiative (HLPI) Program
Salary Range: $3,000-$3,300 per course
Newburgh, NY, US
The Division of Social Sciences invites applications for an Adjunct Professor of Philosophy to teach a General Ethics course for our Hudson Link Prison Initiative (HLPI) Program. This course will be offered from August 24 to December 4, 2026 on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday mornings (8:30- 11:20am) at Shawangunk Correctional Facility in Wallkill, New York.
Applicants should have a commitment to strong, effective, and inclusive teaching. Previous college teaching experience in the discipline/field is preferred.
include: A master’s or doctoral degree in Philosophy or a related field.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae/resume, official transcripts from all graduate-level institutions, and two letters of reference.
Mount Saint Mary College is an independent, liberal arts college located in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley, 60 miles north of New York City, with a strong focus on preparing students for lifelong service. The college is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty and staff. Mount Saint Mary College does not discriminate in its employment, operations, programs, and services on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Mount Saint Mary College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants must hold a master's or doctoral degree in Philosophy or a related field. Previous college teaching experience in the discipline is preferred.
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