Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy Full or Part Time: Part time Hours: 6 Exempt: Yes Supervisory Org: Philosophy (JM-AJ)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Philosophyseeks part-time instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year to teach a sophomore-level course in Business Ethics. The expectation is for in-person, on-campus teaching

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master of Arts degree in Philosophyor Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Philosophy. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly. Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

College-level teaching experience preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions. All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan. The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS:

Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter Contact information for three or more references About SVSU: Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024). SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation. SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed. More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website_, #J-18808-Ljbffr Saginaw Valley State University