Humanities - Philosophy & Religious Studies Department - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Professor, Practical Reasoning Course, Fall 2025

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Wagner College invites applications to teach an introductory course in practical reasoning this fall. This course can be taught from a range of disciplinary perspectives as long as it includes attention to the structure of arguments (broadly construed), informal fallacies, and critical reading. 

Qualifications: 

Earned an MA or a Doctorate in a discipline in the humanities, or in something clearly related to the teaching of critical thinking.

Application Materials: 

Please submit a CV via email to the Humanities Division Chair, Sarah Donovan, at sdonovan@wagner.edu 

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