What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Lecturer in Humanities - Ethics position at Regis College?
Description
Summary
The Department of Humanities at Regis College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach the interdisciplinary course ID-304: Ethics. This course will be conducted in-person on Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 PM.
Course Description
This course features a study of the philosophical and religious principles used in approaching ethical problems, with particular attention to the Christian ethical tradition. The focus of the course will be on the ethical challenges of the contemporary world, including those in the student's field of concentration. Stress will be placed on skill development in ethical reflection and analysis.
(Instructor has the freedom to construct a syllabus and decide on course content in consultation with department Chair, so long as course description and outcomes are unchanged.)
Essential Functions
Qualifications
Requirements:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.
Summary
The Department of Humanities at Regis College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach the interdisciplinary course ID-304: Ethics. This course will be conducted in-person on Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 PM.
Course Description
This course features a study of the philosophical and religious principles used in approaching ethical problems, with particular attention to the Christian ethical tradition. The focus of the course will be on the ethical challenges of the contemporary world, including those in the student's field of concentration. Stress will be placed on skill development in ethical reflection and analysis.
(Instructor has the freedom to construct a syllabus and decide on course content in consultation with department Chair, so long as course description and outcomes are unchanged.)
Essential Functions
- Teaching ID-304
- Ensuring appropriate curriculum design, implementation, and assessment of the course
- Providing timely feedback to students and hold office hours at least 2 hours/week (this can be done via Zoom)
- Please Note: Adjunct instructors are NOT expected to attend school or department meetings (though they are welcome to), conduct academic advising, or serve on standing committees.
- Ability to interact in a positive manner with a diverse group of co-workers and students while upholding the College’s commitment to inclusive excellence.
- Carry out functions as they may be appropriate for the position.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- An advanced degree (PhD preferred but not required) in a discipline related to the humanities, religious studies, philosophy, and/or ethics
- At least two years teaching experience
- References upon request
- Normal classroom environment, not subject to extremes in noise, odors, etc.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran’s status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.