The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at East Stroudsburg University is establishing a two-year, temporary faculty teaching pool. Applications for temporary vacancies are accepted on an on-going basis and remain current for the 2011 through 2013 academic years. Applications on-hand will be used to fill vacancies as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Applicant must be competent to teach courses in Introductory Philosophy and other General Education Philosophy courses. A Master's degree in Philosophy is required and experience working with diverse student populations preferred. Candidate should demonstrate teaching excellence in areas of competence. Final selection will be based on excellence in scholastic achievement, a review of the candidate's curriculum vitae and a successful interview. Distance learning and/or off-campus teaching opportunities may be possible.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with diverse student populations.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are to attach a cover letter, candidate's vitae, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required before appointment) and contact information for three professional references. Final determination will be based upon a successful interview, which may include a teaching demonstration. Failure to submit all the required materials may lead to the candidate not being considered. All candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
For confidential reference letter submissions and transcripts through an agency, institution and/or an individual, please mail directly to the email address below or to the Office of Human Resource Management at East Stroudsburg University, 200 Prospect Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. You may upload a statement within the electronic application indicating that the requested documents will be forwarded to the HR Office directly. Please be advised that your application is not complete until you have received an electronic confirmation.
Diversity Statement:
The University encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups, including women, veterans, and persons with disabilities, and is an AA/ EEO employer. East Stroudsburg University is interested in hiring employees who have extensive experience with diverse populations. To learn more about diversity at ESU and in our community, visit our website at www.esu.edu/diversity.
About ESU:
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ( ESU) is located in Northeastern Pennsylvania adjacent to the scenic Pocono Mountains and the unspoiled Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Founded in 1893, ESU is one of fourteen university members of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and has a current enrollment of 7,576. Both the enrollment and the picturesque campus have experienced substantial growth in recent years as a result of, among other factors, the university's reputation for academic excellence and strategic planning. Offering 58 undergraduate degree programs and graduate degrees in 23 fields of study, the university is poised for continued growth. The surrounding community offers options for suburban, small city, or country living all within a less than two hour drive to both New York City and Philadelphia.
