Philosophy Temporary Pool (EXPIRED)

Philosophy Temporary Pool

Department of Philosophy

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania invites applications for possible temporary adjunct semester or one-year Instructor positions, which could start as early as August 2020 depending on demand, need, and funding. AOS and AOC are open. Successful candidates may be required to teach a maximum of four courses, limited to three preparations, though it is possible that course load will be less than four. The department principally needs candidates who are able to teach its 100-level Introductory courses and its 200-level courses in Contemporary Moral Problems or in one of its applied ethics offerings, such as Medical Ethics or Business Ethics.

Minimum required credential: A.B.D. in philosophy. Preferred credentials: Ph.D. in philosophy, prior college teaching experience, and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations. Finalists for any positions must successfully complete an interview process as judged by the faculty. All finalists, prior to employment, must submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment and educational verification, Pennsylvania’s Child Abuse History Clearance, and a criminal background check.

Submit application, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) and a teaching statement to the university’s online application system (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/bloomuedu/default.cfm). Letters of recommendation will be solicited from applicants identified for interview. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis through April 30, 2023. Questions can be sent to Dr. Kurt Smith, Hiring Committee Chairperson, at [email protected] (please include Temp Pool in the subject line). 

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania encourages applications from historically underrepresented individuals, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities, and is an AA/EOE employer. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures and for inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation, contact: Title IX Coordinator, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 142 Elwell Hall, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815; phone: (570) 389-4808; email: [email protected]. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East, Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA, 19107; phone: (215) 656-6010.