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Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy and ReligionLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Humanities & Arts-JMDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Philosophy and Religion to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises.JOB DESCRIPTION The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teachPhilosophy and Religions (PY-RE)courses.PY-REfaculty teach introductory courses,intermediate thematic surveys, andadvancedtopic seminars.WPI'sPY-RE program has particular strengths in 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, critical race theory,and/ornon-Western philosophies and religions (especially Chinese traditions).All adjunct applicants should have thecapacity 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.
WPI is a diverse campus of learners passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Submitting an application through this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fillPhilosophy and Religionadjunct facultyopportunities by the courseon an as needed basis. Specific topics and start dates will vary over the academic year.
Qualified applicantsfrom this applicant pool will be contacted as opportunitiesarise. 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.
Applicants should submit the following:
--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.)
WPI requires that all employees to be fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 and boosted. For additional information, please go to https://www.wpi.edu/we-are-wpi/health-and-safety/vaccine-information
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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. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making. Similar Jobs (20) Adjunct Faculty-Physics locations Worcester time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Adjunct Teaching Faculty - Aerospace Engineering locations Worcester time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Adjunct Faculty - Mathematical Sciences locations Worcester time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago
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