Part-Time Instructor: PHI 171: Philosophy - Critical Thinking (Fall 2026)

About the role

The Philosophy Department in the College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University seeks a part-time instructor of Philosophy to teach the main lecture of PHI 171, Critical Thinking, a 3-credit class for Fall 2026 semester as supplemental teaching for a leave replacement.

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meting all designated class periods.
• If you are unable to meet with your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute.
• You must also notify the department chair or their designated contact of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Buidling a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

Qualifications

• ABD or PhD in Philosophy

Job Specific Qualifications

Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

About Syracuse University

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