Part-Time Faculty - General Education

Job Family Group:
Faculty
Time Type:
Part time
Department/Office:
Philosophy
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Job Description:
Trinity University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty for the Spring 2027 semester to teach the following course:
GNED-3430-1: Moral Imagination and US Incarceration
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Typical responsibilities of part-time faculty members include but are not limited to:
Developing the course syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets departmental and University standards
Designing and delivering lectures, discussions, in-class activities, and assignments
Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams
Assigning early, midterm, and final grades in compliance with University deadlines
Maintaining office hours as directed by the department chair or program director
Making student accommodations as determined by the Office of Student Accessibility Services
Adhering to all instructional policies as published in the Faculty Handbook and the Courses of Study Bulletin
APPOINTMENT DETAILS
This position is a non-renewable, one-semester appointment. The instructor will be responsible for coordinating the experiential component of the class, a weekly learning circle inside a prison. The instructor will need to arrange for the transportation of students to the prison and the coordination and oversight of students while at the prison.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Required: A master’s degree in a relevant subject.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Prior experience in facilitating the Philosophy and Literature Circle with undergraduate students at a Texas prison or jail.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Mastery of the relevant subject matter
Ability to deliver engaging lectures, discussions, or in-class activities
Ability to design rigorous and meaningful assignments
Commitment to the liberal arts mission of Trinity University
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidate must be able to drive a van to the program site.
HOW TO APPLY
For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.
For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected.
For all applicants, you do not need to complete the “(Work) Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.
In the “Application Documents” field, please upload the following, each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae or resume
Names and contact information for three professional references
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Andrew Kania, Search Committee Chair, Department of Philosophy, akania@trinity.edu
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.