| Location | Scranton, PA |
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy Non-Discrimination Statement
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Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu
(570) 941-6645
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The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.
University Mission
The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the common good. The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students, and to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.
Department Philosophy Job Purpose
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position.
Adjunct faculty must be grounded in the history of philosophy in their approach to teaching required courses for the philosophy department, and they must be able and willing to the support the Jesuit and Catholic mission and identity of the University.
Essential Duties
Prepare course materials; provide support and guidance to students; assess student progress in relation to promulgated outcomes; report grades.
Additional Skills Required Minimum Education Requirements
Masters Degree in Philosophy or related discipline.
Preferred Education
Preference will be given to candidates who have an ABD or PhD in Philosophy.
Minimum Job Experience Requirements
Previous teaching experience and willingness to be flexible in class scheduling.
Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience Full Time/Part Time Part-Time Annual Schedule N/A Rank Part Time/Adjunct Faculty Tenure Non-Tenure Track Is this posting collecting references? No- Do not provide references at this time.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F00609P Open Date 05/22/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete applications are to include a cover letter and CV. This is a pooled position from which Adjunct/Affiliates will be hired as needed. As openings occur, we will draw candidates from this pool until May 2027 or until positions are filled for the current academic year. Applicants not chosen are invited to re-apply for consideration on or after June 1, 2027.
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