Position Description

About The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences:

The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of student and faculty

scholars working together to advance excellence in research, teaching, and learning. We combine

Lasallian values with a person-centered approach to education to cultivate transferable critical thinking

and scientific inquiry skills. Our students have the unique opportunity to scaffold their disciplinary

passions on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences to help them become successful, ethical

professionals and community-engaged stewards of the future. Our 30 majors and 6 graduate programs

prioritize building career-ready skills and include opportunities to engage with faculty in learning

environments inside and outside of the classroom.

We encourage students to study abroad in our signature two-week faculty led programs, conduct research projects with distinguished faculty members, pursue internships, and leverage all of the unique cultural experiences New York City has to offer. Approximately 85% of our graduates either find employment or enroll in a graduate program related to their field of study within a year of graduation.

The Department of Religion and Philosophy seeks adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate philosophy courses, such as Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics, on a rolling, per course basis. We value excellence in and commitment to teaching a diverse student population, as well as historically-informed, inclusive approaches to the discipline. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Job Responsibilities

Teach courses such as Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics
Contribute to the academic mission of the department through high-quality instruction and engagement with students
Prepare course materials, syllabi, and assessments
Provide timely feedback on student progress and assignments
Ensure active participation and engagement of students
Support a diverse and inclusive learning environment
Adhere to the University's mission and values, submit grades on time and otherwise comply with related requests from the chair

Requirements

Master’s degree in Philosophy or a related field required; Doctorate preferred
Preference will be given to candidates with proven teaching excellence

Supplemental Information

Salary Range Based on Experience:

Instructor $1477.28 per credit
Assistant Professor $1526.25 per credit
Associate Professor $1575.65 per credit
Professor $1625.04 per credit

Manhattan University

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