"Part Time Day & Evening Faculty, Humanities - Philosophy"

About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.

Job Description:

Membership to the Fitchburg State University part time adjunct faculty pool is open to qualified and competent experts, external to the Fitchburg State University faculty, who possess skills, education, and experience in academic and/or professional areas.

All part time faculty are responsible for providing our students with a high quality learning environment, while utilizing their focused expertise and experience in their individual classroom, laboratories and studios.

The Department of Humanities at Fitchburg State University invites applications for an Adjunct in Philosophy. The specific Philosophy courses available for adjunct faculty vary from semester to semester, depending on student demand and department curricular needs, but may include such courses as Logic, Philosophy of Human Nature, and Medical Ethics, among others. Applicants should have relevant teaching experience, preferably in a university environment.

Requirements:

• M.A. (or A.B.D.) required in Philosophy.

Additional Information:

Fitchburg State University has created an "Open Pool" vacancy announcement for part time day and evening adjunct faculty by discipline. The faculty chair and the divisional dean/associate vice president will review applications submitted when there is a specific need for part time adjunct to fill a course scheduled in the academic year for both the day and/or evening classes.

The application process will require that applicants designate their preference for teaching in the day, evening or both. Please attach a letter of interest and resume when applying for any part time teaching position.

Fitchburg State University is committed to diversifying its workforce. We strongly encourage women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for the advertised position.

Application Instructions:

All candidates must apply online to be considered for employment. Selected candidates will be required to complete the National Student Clearing House form to qualify degree status, and three letters of recommendation for reference checks will be required to complete the hiring process.