Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy
Manhattanville University · Purchase, NY · 3 days ago
On-siteEducationPart-time
About the role
Manhattanville University is seeking adjunct professors to teach Philosophy courses in the Fall 2026 semester (August 31 – December 18).
Responsibilities
- Create and share syllabi/syllabi with students and Dean’s Office.
- Post assignment grades in Brightspace for students to track their academic progress.
- Hold two hours of Office Hours for students (can be a mix of in-person and online).
- Respond to emails in a timely manner using Manhattanville email for correspondence.
- Submit Roster Reconciliations, Mid-Term and Final Grades by deadlines.
- File Retention Alerts when student concerns arise.
- Uphold and comply with faculty duties as described in the Faculty Handbook.
- Be familiar with the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.
- Teach 2.5 hours/week and hold 2 hours of Office Hours.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Philosophy.
- Previous teaching experience.
Qualifications
- Subject matter expertise.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with Brightspace or similar LMS.
Skills
- None specified.
Benefits
- Tuition remission after one year of employment.
- Contributions to the TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
- Membership in the credit union.
Pay
$3,375 - $3,675 per semester.
Schedule
Teaching time: 2.5 hours/week
Office hours: 2 hours/week