Philosophy – Adjunct Faculty Contract

Salary: See Position Description

Location: Location indicated in Job Description

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Number: 2025a-01

Division: Instruction

Department: School of Arts and Communication

Opening Date: 11/01/2024

Closing Date: 10/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Description

Part Time instructor positions available in Philosophy, teaching one or more of the following courses: Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, Critical Thinking, and Introduction to World Religions.  

Adjunct Level 1 – $1,050 per credit hour. 

Adjunct faculty may teach up to 22 credit hours each year and usually teach no more than 11 credits each semester.

Multiple locations: Catonsville, Dundalk & Essex, MD

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Philosophy; or Master’s degree in related field with 18 graduate credits in Philosophy
• Two (2) years teaching experience
• Experience working with non-traditional and diverse student populations preferred 
• Experience using classroom technology and learning management systems preferred 
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft applications knowledge
• Prior college teaching experience preferred 

Class Specific Essential Duties

1. Fulfills department and college responsibilities as directed by the program director and/or course coordinator.
2. Abides by College wide policies and procedures regarding classroom conduct.
3. Employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet a diverse student population.
4. Adheres to the scheduled time of class/lab.
5. Develops a course syllabus that is in keeping with program and College policies.
6. Ensures that program specific evaluation methods are administered and completed in a consistent and equitable manner.
7. Assure that evaluation methods are appropriate and effectively assessing the established course objectives.
8. Monitors student performance on a regular basis and provides feedback within a reasonable timeframe to students.