<p>Job Description:</p> <p>BASIC FUNCTION:</p> <p>The Department of Philosophy at Salve Regina University is seeking adjunct faculty to teach introductory level courses in philosophical ethics. Upper-level courses may also be available, depending on departmental schedules and the applicant's area of expertise. This is an ongoing search, as teaching opportunities are available in the department most semesters. The applicant is expected to support the university's mercy mission and to foster an inclusive and engaging classroom.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Prepare and teach assigned courses at their designated times, and in accordance with their published catalog descriptions </li><li>Prepare and objectively grade assignments, exams and other assessments in a timely manner and in accordance with university policies </li><li>Maintain accurate and transparent student records </li><li>Foster student success through maintenance of regularly scheduled office hours and timely responses to email inquiries </li><li>Adhere to all administrative University policies </li><li>Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics </li><li>Work collaboratively with the appointed course coordinator and/or laboratory coordinator, where applicable </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>A minimum of a Master's degree in philosophy (or related field) or other terminal professional degree. </li><li>Demonstrable experience teaching at the undergraduate level </li><li>Ability to teach courses at their scheduled times (may be morning, afternoon or evening) </li><li>Experience using technology and interactive electronic materials to support teaching and learning </li><li>Knowledge of Learning Management Systems such as Canvas </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>A Ph.D. is preferred, but not required. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Please provide three professional references (1 current/former supervisor, 2 colleagues). If you are selected as one of our finalists applicants for the position, we will request the referee's you listed in your application to complete a reference screening form. By adding your referee's contact information below, you consent to allow Salve Regina University to contact your referee's for written references. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.</p> <p>URL: www.salve.edu</p>