Adjunct Instructor (Philosophy)

North Carolina Central University

  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago

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    To submit the Posting to the next approval step you must go to the Posting Summary page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Summary page or you can select the Summary page link from the left navigation menu. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine', NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.

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    LocationDurham, NC

    Description

    Posting Details

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    Position Information

    Working Title: Adjunct Instructor Philosophy Position Number: FA9976 Appointment Type: By semester (Fall/Spring), FTE: .563, 30 hours/week, 9 months

    Position Overview

    Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight

    Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine', NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.

    Primary Function of Organizational Unit

    The Department of Language and Literature is responsible for teaching GEC courses in English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, and Philosophy. The department also houses degree programs in English, Foreign Languages, and Interdisciplinary Studies.

    Primary Purpose of Position

    To teach General Education courses in Philosophy, especially Ethics.

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    The faculty member must have credentials to teach courses in Philosophy, Ethics, in particular. The position requires skills in classroom management of classes of approximately 35 students. Use of technological tools such as Canvas is required.

    Minimum Education and Experience

    • M.A. degree in Philosophy or a related field with a minimum of 18 hours of relevant graduate coursework.
    • Experience teaching courses in Introductory Philosophy and/or Ethics.

    Licenses or Certification

    No licenses or Certification required.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been and will continue to be the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

    Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number: F000220 Open Date: 02/18/2026 Close Date: Open Until Filled Date: 08/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

    Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks and education/license verification prior to employment.

    Applicant Documents Required

    • Resume/CV
    • Cover Letter
    • Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
    • List of References (optional)
    • Other Documents (as required)

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