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Position Information
Working Title Adjunct Instructor (Philosophy) Position Number FA9976 Appointment Type By semester: Fall/Spring FTE .563 = 30 hours/week, 9 months
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
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Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Language and Literature is responsible for teaching GEC courses in English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, and Philosophy. The department also houses degree programs in English, Foreign Languages, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Primary Purpose of Position
To teach General Education courses in Philosophy, especially Ethics.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
The faculty member must have credentials to teach courses in Philosophy, Ethics in particular.
The position requires skills in classroom management of classes of approximately 35 students.
Use of technological tools such as Canvas is required.
Minimum Education/Experience
M.A degree in Philosophy or a related field with a minimum of 18 hours of relevant graduate coursework.
Experience Teaching Courses in Introductory Philosophy and/or Ethics.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
No licenses or Certification required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F000220 Open Date 02/18/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Position Available 08/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
Posting Details
To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Next button or select the page in the left hand navigation menu. Proceed through all sections and complete all necessary information. To submit the Posting to the next approval step, you must go to the Posting Summary page by clicking on the Next button until you reach the Summary page, or you can select the Summary page link from the left navigation menu. Once the Summary page appears, hover your mouse over the orange Take Action on Posting button for a list of possible approval step options.
Position Information
Working Title Adjunct Instructor (Philosophy) Position Number FA9976 Appointment Type By semester: Fall/Spring FTE .563 = 30 hours/week, 9 months
Position Overview
Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight.
Visit NCCU.edu.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Language and Literature is responsible for teaching GEC courses in English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, and Philosophy. The department also houses degree programs in English, Foreign Languages, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Primary Purpose of Position
To teach General Education courses in Philosophy, especially Ethics.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
The faculty member must have credentials to teach courses in Philosophy, Ethics in particular.
The position requires skills in classroom management of classes of approximately 35 students.
Use of technological tools such as Canvas is required.
Minimum Education/Experience
M.A degree in Philosophy or a related field with a minimum of 18 hours of relevant graduate coursework.
Experience Teaching Courses in Introductory Philosophy and/or Ethics.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
No licenses or Certification required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F000220 Open Date 02/18/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Date Position Available 08/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- List of References
- Other Document
- DD-214 (Veterans Only)
- Licenses and/or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).