Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy and Religion

JOB TITLE

Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy and Religion

Worcester

Humanities & Arts - JM

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Philosophy and Religion to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises.

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach

Philosophy and Religions (PY-RE) courses.

PY-REfaculty teach introductory courses,intermediate thematic surveys, andadvancedtopic seminars.

WPI’sPY-RE program hasparticular strengthsin socialjusticeand environmental philosophy;underrepresented philosophical and religioustraditionsincluding feminism, critical race theory, and non-Westernworldviews;and studies ofscience,technology, and ethics.

Weanticipateneedfor adjunct faculty who could teach courses inbioethics, philosophy of science, epistemology, non-Western philosophies and religions (especially Chinese traditions), and critical race theory.

All adjunct applicants should have the capacity to teachour core introductory course,Introduction to Philosophy and Religion.

We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates mustalsodemonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an abilityto jumpintoanexisting curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches. A successful candidate should hold a PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studiesor be a doctoral student who is ABD.

Submitting an applicationthrough this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fill Philosophy and Religionadjunct facultyopportunities by the courseon an as needed basis.

Specific topics and start dates will vary over the academic year.

Qualified applicants from this applicant pool will be contacted as opportunities arise. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply.

• cover letter that addresses relevant expertise and experience
• current c.v. that includes the names and contact information for three references
• evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.)

$6,000 per course

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.