What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructors of Philosophy position at Mississippi University for Women?
Essential Duties
Job Description Summary
- To teach online sections of PHL 201 Intro to Philosophy, PHL 204 Ethics, or possibly other Philosophy classes as needed
- To provide a copy of the syllabus for each section to the department at a time prior to the first day of class
- To maintain regular and sustained interaction with students in an online course environment through active engagement in discussion boards or other assignments in Canvas
- To accurately report grades and attendance and meet all reporting deadlines
- To maintain regular online office hours and communicate with students outside of class
- MA in Philosophy or a related field
- PhD or ABD in Philosophy preferred
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work with students and colleagues
- Experience teaching the assigned course or courses at the undergraduate level preferred
- Experience teaching online preferred
- Availability to teach face-to-face classes in Columbus, Mississippi, welcome but not required
The Department of Languages, Literature, and Philosophy anticipates the need for one or more part-time time-limited, non-tenure track positions in Philosophy. Adjunct instructors may be needed to teach courses, including PHL 201 Intro to Philosophy and PHL 204 Ethics, and potentially other Philosophy course offerings that fit the candidate’s qualifications as needed by the department. We expect most adjunct courses to be offered online; however, the ability to teach a face-to-face section in Columbus, Mississippi, would be welcome.
Mississippi University for Women is a teaching university with a mission to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate education for all students. We are an equal opportunity employer. We were founded in 1884 as the nation’s first public women’s college and have been co-ed since 1982.
Since Philosophy fulfills The W’s Enlight Core Curriculum requirement for Critical Thinking, a broad cross-section of students from all academic disciplines on our campus will take these classes. Experience with and enthusiasm for mentoring such students will be highly valued.
Adjunct Instructors may teach up to two three-hour classes or the equivalent per semester.
Background Check Statement
Mississippi University for Women is a teaching university with a mission to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate education for all students. We are an equal opportunity employer. We were founded in 1884 as the nation’s first public women’s college and have been co-ed since 1982.
Since Philosophy fulfills The W’s Enlight Core Curriculum requirement for Critical Thinking, a broad cross-section of students from all academic disciplines on our campus will take these classes. Experience with and enthusiasm for mentoring such students will be highly valued.
Adjunct Instructors may teach up to two three-hour classes or the equivalent per semester.
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information
Requisition Number
FY20242F
Open Date
03/10/2025
Will this job have a specific close date?
No
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Include your Teaching Philosophy and a Course Proposal or Syllabus for either Intro to Philosophy or Ethics. Another syllabus may also be added as Course Proposal 2.
For more information, contact the Department Chair Dr. Kendall Dunkelberg at kadunkelberg@muw.edu or 662-329-7169.
Being authorized to work in the United States is a precondition of employment, and MUW does not sponsor work visas. To be eligible for this position, you will need to be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future. MUW does not hire individuals who require employer sponsored visas.
For more information, contact the Department Chair Dr. Kendall Dunkelberg at kadunkelberg@muw.edu or 662-329-7169.
Being authorized to work in the United States is a precondition of employment, and MUW does not sponsor work visas. To be eligible for this position, you will need to be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future. MUW does not hire individuals who require employer sponsored visas.
