Adjunct Lecturer

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Philosophy at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for Adjunct Lecturer openings.

• Part-time Lecturers will teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy.
• Candidates with Ph.D. degrees in the discipline may also be assigned to teach upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses.

• A Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• Successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

The start date for Fall 2025 appointments is August 25, 2025
. These are one semester, non-tenure track appointments with the possibility of reappointment. Adjunct Lecturers normally teach one to two courses per semester.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all of the vacancies are filled. For a more detailed description of the department, please visit our website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). To be considered for this opening, submit a letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this job and a curriculum vitae.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.