Adjunct Faculty - Philosophy of Gender, Race, and Class

1 Year ago • All levels • Education

Job Summary

Job Description

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute seeks a part-time adjunct Philosophy faculty member to teach “Philosophy 2716: Gender, Race, and Class” from October 20 to December 12, 2025. This course examines categories of social identity like gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, and species. WPI's Philosophy and Religion program emphasizes social justice, environmental philosophy, and underrepresented traditions including feminism, critical race theory, and non-Western worldviews, alongside studies of science, technology, and ethics.
Must have:
  • Teach a section of “Philosophy 2716: Gender, Race, and Class”
  • Have PhD (or ABD) in Philosophy, Women Studies, Gender Studies, Critical Race Theory, or allied fields
  • Demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility
  • Ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches
Perks:
  • health insurance
  • retirement
  • tuition assistance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • work-life
  • much more

Job Details

JOB DESCRIPTION

WPI Philosophy and Religion faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars. WPI’s PY-RE program has particular strengths in social justice and environmental philosophy; underrepresented philosophical and religious traditions including feminism, critical race theory, and non-Western worldviews; and studies of science, technology, and ethics. We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches.

Submitting an application for this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fill Philosophy and Religion adjunct faculty opportunities by the course on an as-needed basis. Specific topics and start dates will vary over the academic year.

Qualified applicants from this applicant pool will be contacted as opportunities arise. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply.

Applicants should submit the following:

--cover letter that addresses relevant expertise and experience

--current c.v. that includes the names and contact information for three references

--evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.)

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About The Company

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a vibrant and diverse community of extraordinarystudents, talentedand dedicated staff, and world-renowned faculty. Along with its state-of-the-art research facilities, WPI offers competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including paid time off, health insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, and a working environmentthat prioritizes mental health and well-being.It is a community committed to civility and respect—making inclusion and belonging a reality for everyone on its campus.

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