Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Honors College at Adelphi University invites applications for a part-time instructor of undergraduate Honors courses in Fall 2021. Instructors will teach two (2) 4-credit sections of Modern Condition, which is a two-semester intellectual history sequence. We seek applicants who have completed or are working toward a Ph.D. in intellectual history, philosophy, cultural studies, critical theory or an equivalent field with relevant teaching expertise to oversee undergraduate students in the Honors College

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The candidate will teach two sections of the first-year student intellectual history course entitled Modern Condition. Classes will meet in person on the Garden City campus. The course is a two-semester sequence and the instructor will teach in the fall and spring.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should have demonstrated research and teaching expertise in the field of intellectual history, philosophy, cultural studies, critical theory or another analytical humanities-grounded discipline.
A Ph.D. or progress toward one in history, philosophy, or a relevant field is required at the time of appointment.
Experience teaching undergraduates is essential.
Courses are writing intensive, and the instructor must be a dedicated teacher of writing.

APPLICATION:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references.
To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 30 but applicant reviews will continue until the position is filled.
Direct inquiries to Dean Susan Dinan, sdinan@adelphi.edu

ABOUT ADELPHI:
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research and teaching university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core FourArts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 8,100 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students more than 50 undergraduate majors and 70 graduate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 115,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 41 states and 58 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.