"Part-Time Faculty: Philosophy - Theories of Knowledge and Reality (Fall 2025)"

Job Description

The Philosophy Department in the College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University seeks a part-time instructor of Philosophy to teach 2 sections of PHI 107, Theories of Knowledge and Reality, a 3 credit course, during Fall Semester 2025.

Course Description: An introduction to major questions about knowledge and reality, such as the existence of God, the mind-body problem, free will and the nature and limits of knowledge. Historical and contemporary readings.

Qualifications

• ABD or PhD in Philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Preparation of lectures.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all designated class periods.
• Submitting completed final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing department forms for student evaluations.
• Building a positive rapport with students, teaching assistants, and other faculty.

Details

Posted: 07-Aug-25

Location: Syracuse, New York

Type: Part-time

Categories: Academic/Faculty, Arts/Humanities

Pay Range: $1,440 - $2,000 per credit hour

Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 11:00 - 12:20 and 12:30 - 1:50. Office hours required.

About Syracuse University: Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

About the Syracuse area: Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.