Adjunct Faculty- Department of Philosophy

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Unit: College of Humanities and Sciences 

Department: Philosophy

Position Summary: 

The Department of Philosophy in the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University is recruiting a pool of applicants on an ongoing basis for adjunct teaching positions. The Department of Philosophy will consult the adjunct applicant pool and contact qualified applicants for interviews on an as needed basis. 

A link to philosophy course descriptions from VCU's Undergraduate Bulletin can be found at http://bulletin.vcu.edu/undergraduate/college-humanities-sciences/philosophy/#coursestext. While it is possible for a teaching need to arise for any of our courses, it is more likely for the department to need adjunct instructors for our general education courses, PHIL 201: Introduction to Ethics, PHIL 202: Ethics of AI, and PHIL 221: Critical Thinking.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines;
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner;
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours;
• Submit final grades according to VCU policy.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Philosophy or a related field appropriate to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or in a related field appropriate to the position.
• Demonstrated record of teaching experience at the university level, including online instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. 

Salary Range: $1,437 per credit hour

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Application Process: Candidates must submit electronically in VCU jobs with the following: 1) a current curriculum vitae, 2) contact information for two references, and 3) a cover letter that clearly explains how they meet the qualifications outlined above.

Contact Information: Donald Smith, dpsmith@vcu.edu