<p>About SUNY Old Westbury:</p> <p>The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The College is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>The History and Philosophy Department at SUNY Old Westbury regularly seeks to hire adjunct instructors to teach courses as needed in the department. The History and Philosophy Department offers a B.A. degree in History with a liberal arts track and a social studies track and a B.A degree in Philosophy and Religion. Philosophy courses are required for the Philosophy and Religion major and serve the general education curriculum.</p> <p>Candidates for adjunct positions should have a record of high-quality teaching.</p> <p>We are seeking applicants who can teach the following types of introductory Philosophy courses:</p> <ul> <li>Introduction to Philosophy </li><li>Greco-Roman Philosophy </li><li>Logic </li><li>Ethics </li></ul> <p>If you are qualified to teach philosophy courses in addition to the courses mentioned above, please indicate this in your letter of application. If you have experience with non-traditional formats (online or hybrid), please also indicate this in your letter.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <p>A minimum of a Master's degree in Philosophy.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Ph.D. or ABD in Philosophy or closely related field. </li><li>Previous teaching experience at the college level. </li><li>Experience teaching a culturally diverse student population. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.</p> <p>The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.</p> <p>The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.</p> <p>Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Please submit the following online:</p> <ul> <li>letter of application, </li><li>CV, </li><li>one letter of recommendation (signed, on letterhead), </li><li>transcript of highest degree earned, </li><li>contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, </li><li>a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process). </li></ul> <p>Only applications submitted online will be considered.</p> <p>CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open until filled.</p> <p>Please indicate in your cover letter if you are available to teach during the day, evening, or both, and course preference as well.</p> <p>Academic departments will not be accepting phone inquiries regarding your resume.</p> <p>VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.</p> <p>We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and people of color to apply.</p> <p>Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.</p>