Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy, Political Science, and Theology

Job overview

The Adjunct Instructor role is based in Davenport, IA, with course formats that may be face-to-face in Davenport or Cedar Rapids, or online, depending on semester needs. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the Core Curriculum and its Civics, Ethics, and Catholic Intellectual Tradition division at St. Ambrose University and affiliate Mount Mercy University. The instructor teaches one or more philosophy, political science, or theology courses that develop students’ reasoning, ethical understanding, and engagement with questions of human experience and the common good. Appointments are made semester by semester as program needs arise.

What you'll do

• Teach one or more Core Curriculum courses in Philosophy, Political Science, or Theology, with assignments and formats varying by semester
• guide students through course topics and learning objectives described in the posting
• submit a cover letter describing expertise and teaching experience and indicating modality preferences, a curriculum vitae or résumé, and contact information for three professional references as part of the application.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adjunct instructor

philosophy

political science

theology

davenport ia

st. ambrose university

core curriculum

semester-based appointments

face-to-face or online

ethics

civil discourse

faith and reason

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Adjunct faculty pool; positions are filled semester by semester based on programmatic needs. Applicants must hold a master’s degree or have at least 18 graduate credit hours in the subject area or a closely related field. Online teaching eligibility is limited to residents of the listed authorized states.

About the employer

St. Ambrose University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.