Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy and Religion

About the role

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Philosophy and Religion (PY-RE) courses. PY-RE faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars. WPI's PY-RE program has particular strengths in social justice and environmental philosophy; underrepresented philosophical and religious traditions including feminism, critical race theory, and non-Western worldviews; and studies of science, technology, and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars in Philosophy and Religion.
• Teach the core introductory course, Introduction to Philosophy and Religion.
• Contribute to an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches.
• Hold a PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies or be a doctoral student who is ABD.

Requirements

• Outstanding scholarly capacity.
• Teaching excellence and versatility.
• Ability to adapt to an existing curriculum.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies or be a doctoral student who is ABD.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience teaching introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars.

Pay

$6,000 per course

Schedule

Part-time, course-by-course basis