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Core Adjunct Faculty
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A Philosophy Professor teaches foundational philosophical ideas to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$78,560 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
The Division of the Core and Centers for Excellence at the University of St. Thomas seeks qualified applicants for as-needed adjunct faculty positions to teach core liberal arts classes in Philosophy, History, English, Theology, and the Classical Trivium. Our core curriculum is committed to the classical ideal of liberal education as philosophical and non-utilitarian. It embraces the approach to liberal learning embodied in the writings of St. John Henry Newman, Josef Pieper, and James Schall. More information about our core curriculum is available here. Applicants must possess at least a master's degree in Philosophy, History, English, Theology, or a related field. We encourage applications from those who are able to teach courses in person, but are also interested in applicants who are willing and able to teach online. Interested applicants should complete the application, submit a CV, cover letter, and official transcripts to the office of the Division Dean of Liberal Studies. Two letters of recommendation should be sent separately to the Associate Division Dean by recommenders. Email all materials to Erik van Versendaal (erik.vanversendaal@stthom.edu). The University of St. Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer