Adjunct Instructor (Philosophy)

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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
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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/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 required by Statute or Regulation
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. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F000220

Open Date
02/18/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Date Position Available
08/01/2026

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