Rowan University·Glassboro, New Jersey
Instruct various philosophy courses including logic, ethics, and social and political philosophy. Deliver course content through both in-person and online modalities as needed by the department.
The Department of Philosophy and World Religions seeks qualified adjunct faculty for various philosophy classes, including: Logic of Everyday Reasoning (informal logic), Philosophical Perspectives on Science (a general education philosophy of science course for non-majors), Intro to Philosophy, Intro to Ethics, Social & Political Philosophy, and Intro to Symbolic Logic.
Some of these courses are offered online, but candidates who can teach in person are preferred.
Please see the department website – https://www.rowan.edu/ric-edelman-college/departments/phwr/ [https://www.rowan.edu/ric-edelman-college/departments/phwr/] – for information on our majors and other programs.
Candidates must have at least a Master’s degree in philosophy (or a closely related field). Previous college-level teaching experience is strongly preferred.
Applications submitted through this process will be screened on a rolling basis, as the need for new instructors arises. Applications will be retained for possible future semesters of employment.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position.
In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as-needed basis.
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Candidates must possess at least a Master's degree in philosophy or a closely related field. Previous experience teaching at the college level is strongly preferred.
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