Instructor - Philosophy teaches courses in the discipline area of philosophy. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Instructor - Philosophy provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Instructor - Philosophy typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
KyCAD would like to announce a new position in the capacity of Adjunct Lecturer of Philosophy for a six-week course taking place October 14, 2024 - November 22, 2024, Session 2 (Monday - Thursday, 10:50 am - 12:30 pm). This position is open to Internal and External applications.
Position Description:
Under the direction of the Dean/VPAA, the Adjunct Lecturer would have the opportunity to instruct HUM 250 an Introduction to Philosophy course.
Compensation: Salary: $4,000 per 3 credit course
Course Description:
HUM250 - Introduction to Philosophy
3 credits
This course introduces students to a survey of the main branches of philosophy, including metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology. Students will examine such questions as: "How do we know we exist?" "What is knowledge?" and "How do we know what is morally right?"
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position will be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by KyCAD Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check. The candidate will also be required to complete Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) online training.
Application Process:
Those who are interested in applying for this position will need to submit the following through our applicant portal at https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/kycad/jobs
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with the Kentucky College of Art Design or you have additional questions regarding this position, please contact Human Capital Management at hcm@kycad.org.
About KyCAD:
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