Adjunct Instructor- Philosophy

Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy

The Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is seeking a Part-Time Adjunct Instructor for our Writing, Literature and Philosophy Department to teach Introduction to Philosophy. This position is for the Fall 2025 semester. Introduction to Philosophy is a required course for most CCAD students. It explores philosophical and critical thinking through readings of various philosophers' works and dialogue on topics such as existence, knowledge, ethics, and truth. Students will be expected to identify and interpret evidence that will lead to well-grounded philosophical conclusions, use expository writing as a tool for both critical analysis and presentation, engage in informed dialogue with their peers, and apply tenets of philosophical thinking to their own practice. Projects typically focus on the ability to understand, articulate, and argue ideas through exercises in critical thinking, reading, writing, discussions, hermeneutical exercises, reflective essays, tests, and quizzes.

Position: Adjunct Instructor, part-time

Qualifications: A graduate degree in Philosophy or a related discipline is required with previous teaching experience preferred. Applicants outside of philosophy in social sciences, humanities and interdisciplinary studies who have a background in theory, aesthetics or the history of ideas are highly encouraged to apply. .

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

A completed application will include:

• A cover letter that articulates the ways their experience fits the role, highlights their teaching philosophy, and discusses their experience teaching through a lens of cultural competency.
• A CV including names/contact details for three references

Date of Hire: Fall 2025

Please apply by visiting www.ccad.applicantpro.com/jobs/ and searching for philosophy. The application should include a letter of interest and resume or vita.

About Columbus College of Art & Design:

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally, CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages, led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information, visit ccad.edu.

About Columbus:

As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020. And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.

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