Adjunct Instructors (EXPIRED)

Mississippi University for Women invites applications for part-time adjunct instructors or a temporary full-time instructor in philosophy for the spring 2013 semester. A master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in philosophy required; Ph.D. in philosophy preferred. Courses include Logic, Business Ethics, and Introduction to Philosophy. Part or all of the load will be online. If eligible, candidates may also be considered for a tenure-track position in philosophy to begin August 2013. 


Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Please send letter of application, vita, graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three academic references. Questions about the positions may be directed to Dr. Thomas Richardson, Dean of Arts and Sciences, at the email address below. AA/EOE


Located in the heart of the Columbus, Mississippi, historic district, Mississippi University for Women is a public university that feels like a private college. Founded in 1884 as the first public college for women in the United States, MUW is a tradition-rich university that has educated men for almost 30 years. The quality of MUW's academic programs is outstanding. U.S. News & World Report's 2012 guide, "America's Best Colleges," placed MUW in the top tier of Best Regional Universities and as the highest ranked public school from Mississippi in the Southern category. MUW was recently ranked No. 15 in Washington Monthly's 2012 rankings of top 100 master's universities. Additional information can be found at http://www.muw.edu.

Application Information  

Office of Human Resources
Mississippi University for Women
1100 College Street W-1609
Columbus, MS 39701   hrinfo[at]hr.muw.edu