What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor of Philosophy position at Maine's Public Universities?
The University of Maine, a community of over 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, invites applications for part-time temporary faculty members in the Philosophy Department. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to teach various courses, including Contemporary Moral Problems, Introduction to Philosophy, and Existentialism and Literature.
Responsibilities include syllabus development aligned with departmental expectations, lesson planning, assignment design, grading, office hours, correspondence with students, use of an online learning management system, course coordination meetings with other faculty members, and required orientation and training.
Positions typically require teaching on campus. Part-time temporary faculty members may be rehired in subsequent semesters based on course availability, schedule, funding, and performance.
About the Position
This is a part-time temporary position that requires teaching various courses in the Philosophy Department.
- Ph.D. or ABD status in PHILOSOPHY or a closely related discipline by date of hire.
- Academic preparation adequate for the courses to be taught.
- Demonstrated ability to teach successful courses at the undergraduate level.
