What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy position at LASELL UNIVERSITY?
Job Details
Description
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:
- Deliver engaging instruction that connects philosophical concepts to real-world applications
- Design and assess coursework that meets program learning outcomes and university curriculum standards
- Utilize Canvas learning management system to enhance course delivery
- Maintain regular availability for student consultation
- Provide thorough and timely feedback on student work
- Track and evaluate student progress throughout the semester
- 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).
Qualifications
- MA or PhD in Philosophy or related field (PhD preferred)
- Evidence of Strong Teaching Practices; we work to align our practices with Universal Design for Learning Principles.
- Demonstrated ability to make philosophical concepts accessible and relevant to undergraduate students
- Strong communication skills and commitment to student mentorship
- Experience with online learning platforms preferred
- Willingness and interest in working in a collaborative team of scholars and practitioners to deliver transformative course experiences.
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