Adjunct Faculty in Philosophy

The University of St. Thomas Philosophy Department invites applications for an adjunct faculty appointment, to teach one or more sections of our introductory philosophy course, The Person and the Good. Here is the course description: “Using philosophical methodology, and with substantial attention to Catholic intellectual tradition, this course enquires into the foundations of ethics, including how our conception of the human person affects our understanding of the moral life.

It considers also the question of the rationality of belief in God and the difference (if any) God makes to our understanding of the person and the good. In addressing these topics, the course develops and applies basic logic skills, introduced as an essential part of philosophical method and an indispensable tool of critical thinking.” This course satisfies a requirement in the core curriculum at the University of St.

Thomas. Courses will meet in person two or three times per week in the Fall semester.

This posting is continuously open, and qualified applicants will be part of a pool of candidates for review biannually.

The salary range for the College of Arts and Sciences Adjunct positions ranges from $5,876 to $6,585 (per 4 credit undergraduate course, 3 credit graduate course). Rate of pay is determined by academic credential and years of teaching experience.

Teaching load generally ranges from one to three course sections per semester, depending upon department needs and enrollments. We seek candidates interested in facilitating meaningful experiences between students and faculty that empower undergraduate students to find success and to solve challenging problems in service of the common good.

We will consider candidates that have an advanced degree in Philosophy or closely related field. We encourage graduate students with an ABD status to apply.

Candidates will be asked to copy/paste a cover letter into the application and submit a curriculum vitae with professional references. The cover letter should describe the applicant’s experience teaching philosophy courses at the introductory undergraduate level.

No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate.

Official job posting is available homas.edu/jobs.