Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Ethics
College of Mount Saint Vincent
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Job overview
College of Mount Saint Vincent is hiring an Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Ethics. The Department of Philosophy at the University of Mount Saint Vincent invites applications for an instructor to teach Introduction to Ethics. This undergraduate course introduces students to philosophy through the examination of core ethical questions, exploring foundational topics in moral philosophy such as moral obligation, virtue, justice, law, good, and evil. Students will engage with primary philosophical texts, develop critical reasoning skills, and reflect on the nature of the good life.
Key focus areas include Teach Introduction to Ethics, Introduce students to philosophy through core ethical questions, and Explore foundational topics in moral philosophy.
Successful candidates bring Graduate Degree Philosophy and Current PhD Enrollment Philosophy. Important skills include Teaching and Close Engagement With Students.
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Full job description
Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.
At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.
Start Date - August 18, 2025
Course schedule - Mondays & Wednesdays
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11:15 AM to 12:40 PM
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12:50PM to 2:15PM
Job Description:
The Department of Philosophy invites applications for an instructor to teach Introduction to Ethics, an undergraduate course that introduces students to philosophy through the examination of core ethical questions.
Course Description:
Introduction to Ethics explores foundational topics in moral philosophy, including:
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Moral obligation
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Virtue
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Justice
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Law
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Good and evil
Students will engage with primary philosophical texts, develop critical reasoning skills, and reflect on the nature of the good life.
Requirements
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A graduate degree (MA or PhD) in Philosophy, or current enrollment in a Philosophy PhD program
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Demonstrated commitment to teaching and close engagement with students
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Prior teaching experience in higher education is strongly preferred
Benefits
Allotted salary - $1000 per credit
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