AY Philosophy Adjunct Instructor Pool

AY 2025-26 Philosophy Adjunct Instructor Pool

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For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s job board:

• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter - Please describe your approach to PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy, PHL 2000 Philosophy, Society, and Ethics, and/or PHL 2015 Environmental Ethics.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of Effective Teaching (materials may include past teaching evaluations, past or prospective course syllabi, etc.)
• List of 3 professional references in the application or attach a list of References with Contact Information

Official transcripts will be requested at a later time.

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Job Title:

AY 2025-26 Philosophy Adjunct Instructor Pool
Department:
Philosophy & Religion - 250650

Location:

Boone, NC
Position Number: 00000
Department:
The Department of Philosophy and Religion provides distinctive academic programs in which students critically and creatively examine the beliefs, values, practices, and institutions that shape human lives. The department guides students in becoming reflective and resilient individuals who contribute to their communities in constructive and meaningful ways. In its curriculum and campus engagements, it recognizes a plurality of the world’s many philosophical and religious perspectives.
Position Summary Information:

Minimum Qualifications MA in Philosophy
Evidence of effective teaching

Essential Job Functions:

The Department of Philosophy & Religion seeks to hire multiple adjunct Instructors for various courses for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters at our Boone campus. Course preparation and delivery, maintaining office hours, grading, and student engagement. Face‑to‑face delivery is preferred, but synchronous or asynchronous online delivery with virtual office hours will be considered.
Courses may include PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy, PHL 2000 Philosophy, Society, and Ethics and/or PHL 2015 Environmental Ethics. Descriptions of these courses can be found in the current Undergraduate Bulletin. Other courses dependent on department need and instructor expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Philosophy
Relevant teaching experience and evidence of effective teaching
Number of Hours Per Week:
Varies based on course schedule (maximum 5 courses per academic year)
Number of Months per Year: 9
Hiring Range:
Commensurate with qualifications and equity
Posting Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Proposed Date of Hire: 08/11/2025
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 04/30/2025

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s job board:

• Letter of Interest/Cover Letter – Please describe your approach to PHL 1000 Introduction to Philosophy, PHL 2000 Philosophy, Society, and Ethics, and/or PHL 2015 Environmental Ethics.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of Effective Teaching (materials may include past teaching evaluations, past or prospective course syllabi, etc.)
• List of 3 professional references in the application or attach a list of References with Contact Information

Official transcripts will be requested at a later time.

• Required Documents
  • Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Evidence of Teaching
• Optional Documents
  • List of References with Contact Information