Graduate Instructor* (EXPIRED)

Job Description:

The Philosophy Department at Franklin & Marshall College seeks an Instructor for F&M SWEEP (Summer Workshop promoting Equality for Emerging Philosophers), a 4-week intensive summer course for rising sophomores and juniors from backgrounds historically underrepresented in Philosophy (students of color, women, LGBT+, economically disadvantaged, first-generation college attenders, and/or those with disabilities). The instructor will have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and cultivating these historically underrepresented students.  

The instructor will be responsible for designing and teaching a for-credit course which will meet three hours a day, four days a week, and participating in out of class philosophical activities. He or she will be supervised and mentored by full time Franklin & Marshall Philosophy Faculty.

This position includes generous pay along with room and board for the program's duration, June 11th - July 8th, 2017. 

To learn more about Franklin & Marshall's commitment to the Next Generation Initiative please click HERE.

Part-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, free access to recreation and fitness facilities for the employee dependent family members, free access to College libraries, plus free or reduced access to most College performances, lectures, and events, on-site professional development workshops, and health and wellness activities.  Discounts are available on Lancaster YMCA memberships, long-term care insurance, and the campus bookstore.  Medical benefits are not available to part-time employees.

Requirements:

Applicants will have completed at least 3 years of graduate study with at least 1 year of teaching experience by summer 2017. Applicants should submit the following materials:

• A cover letter describing the applicant's interest in and qualifications for the position
• A curriculum vitae
• 2 confidential letters of recommendation (at least 1 from a source familiar with the applicant's teaching experience) emailed to Nicole Hoover at [email protected]
• A statement on teaching in diverse classrooms
• A graduate transcript
• Evidence of teaching success, such as student evaluations

The ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.

Applications must be received by December 15th, 2016. Please contact Nicole Hoover, Academic Department Coordinator, at [email protected] or (717) 358-3917 with any questions or concerns.

More information on the SWEEP program can be found HERE.

Additional Information:

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT ON FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials.  The College will coordinate these verifications.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

Individuals who need an accommodation due to a disability in order to submit an application or attend an employment interview should contact Human Resources at (717) 358-3995.

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