Adjunct Professor of Philosophy – Metro​/Florham Campuses Fall

Job Summary

The School of the Humanities (part of the Maxwell Becton College of Liberal Arts and Education) at Fairleigh Dickinson University (
https://www.fdu.edu/) is looking for part‑time (adjunct) faculty to teach in‑person sections of Ethics and other Philosophy courses starting in Fall 2025.

Sections are all 3 credit hours (150 minutes of class per week) and meet Monday‑Thursday, Tuesday‑Friday, or as a double block on different days including Wednesday. You may teach one course or several. If successful, teaching should be available every semester going forward.

Our immediate need for Fall 2025 (semester starting August 25) is for sections of Ethics, Intro to Philosophy, and Ethical Issues in the Movies. Most of these are scheduled to meet in person on our Florham Campus at 285 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, and on our Metro Campus at 1000 River Road, Teaneck, NJ. For an exceptional candidate we could explore moving them online, although we prefer in‑person teaching.

Ethics is a Gen Ed requirement at FDU: all students must take it. We seek someone who can teach the subject responsibly, from a philosophical standpoint, in a way that is interactive, engaging, relevant to students’ lives, and perhaps enjoyable. Intro to Philosophy is for our Humanities majors as well as the Gen Ed requirement in Humanities. All sections are expected to have 10–30 students and to involve significant discussion, not just lecture.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Philosophy with specialization in ethics. We will consider candidates with any advanced degree in Philosophy or a related field, even if they are currently in graduate school, provided they have experience with ethics or moral philosophy and can demonstrate some evidence of excellence in teaching. Candidates with a background in theology or religious instruction are welcome to apply as long as they understand that FDU is not religiously affiliated and must not advance any particular religious viewpoint.

Questions? Email mwboyd
, chair of Humanities.

This position provides a benefits package that includes eligibility to contribute towards a 403(b) plan, and various fringe benefits such as discounts on everyday goods and services, entertainment/dining discounts, etc., as well as state benefits such as NJ Sick Leave and State Short Term Disability benefits.

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred, Master’s acceptable) in Philosophy or a related field.
• Coursework, teaching, or professional experience involving ethics or moral philosophy.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.