Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy

Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy

Job Details
Job Location : Lasell University - Newton, MA
Position Type : Adjunct
Education Level : Master's Degree
Job Category : Faculty


Position Summary
The School of Humanities, Education, Justice, and Social Sciences at Lasell University is seeking a diverse pool of part-time faculty to teach courses in ethics, social philosophy, philosophy of technology, and applied ethics. We are looking for people that can offer a global or comparative philosophical perspective. Ultimately, we are a teaching focused institution, and all course offerings emphasize practical applications of philosophical thinking to contemporary challenges. Many of the opportunities to teach with us include co-teaching with a mentor or coordinator with a shared curriculum in a collaborative and team-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Deliver engaging instruction that connects philosophical concepts to real-world applications
2. Design and assess coursework that meets program learning outcomes and university curriculum standards
3. Utilize Canvas learning management system to enhance course delivery
4. Maintain regular availability for student consultation
5. Provide thorough and timely feedback on student work
6. Track and evaluate student progress throughout the semester
7. Meeting semi-regularly (about once every month) with a course coordinator, team, or mentor (again, because most of our courses employ a co-teaching or shared curricular model).

1. MA or PhD in Philosophy or related field (PhD preferred)
2. Evidence of Strong Teaching Practices; we work to align our practices with Universal Design for Learning Principles.
3. Demonstrated ability to make philosophical concepts accessible and relevant to undergraduate students
4. Strong communication skills and commitment to student mentorship
5. Experience with online learning platforms preferred
6. Willingness and interest in working in a collaborative team of scholars and practitioners to deliver transformative course experiences.

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.


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