Visiting Faculty: Philosophy

Role summary

Visiting Faculty: Philosophy is a full-time role at Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-30. Salary: USD 6,300–8,310 per year. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Visiting Faculty: Philosophy

Company

Principia College

Location

Elsah, Illinois, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Salary

USD 6,300–8,310 per year

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-10-30

Job description

Title: Visiting Faculty: Philosophy

Department/Location: Philosophy

Position Type: Part-Time

Summary

Teaches 3 semester hours per academic year in Philosophy. Additional duties may include contributing to the campus in in scholarly ways, possible assessment of academic programs, supporting Principia activities, and promoting Christian Science-based character education in accord with Principia’s mission as outlined in Education at The Principia.

“Principia College’s academic unit strives to create a collaborative and inclusive academic community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and sees each other as infinitely capable and divinely whole. Our rigorous globally-focused curriculum and character-based approach honors diverse perspectives and develops creative problem solvers who use their academic skills to benefit their communities and the world.”

Who We Are

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.

At Principia College, our globally focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation’s oldest student-run public affairs conference.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

Primary Responsibilities

Teaches 3 semester hours in Philosophy – Topics in Philosophy: Philosophy of Counseling

Is an active character educator in accordance with Principia’s mission

Supports metaphysically the mission and goals of the institution and its operations

Maintains office hours

Meets with students for academic support

Prepares for, teaches, and measures student learning for assigned courses within the context of Principia's philosophy of liberal arts education

Works closely with students to further develop their thinking, writing, research, and communication skills

Core Competencies

Technical Skills : Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others

Inclusive: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences while providing a safe learning environment

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly; listens effectively; responds well to questions; tailors communication style to meet the need of the recipient

Strategic thinkers: Ability to consider complex topics from multiple perspectives and offer innovative solutions.

Interpersonal Skills: Maintains confidentiality; ability to work effectively and professionally with students, faculty, and staff at all levels and build strong relationships

Team players: Ability to collaborate and partner with peers and senior leaders is critical, with an ability to listen, give and receive feedback, and be comfortable exchanging ideas and speaking candidly in a professional and collegial manner

Planning and Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; manages multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Minimum Qualifications:

Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements

Master’s Degree in Philosophy or Counseling, Ph.D. in Philosophy preferred.

Willingness to be an academic generalist who is able to teach multiple areas within the discipline

Classroom teaching experience or work with college-aged students preferred

Experience with history teaching and research methods

Willingness to be an academic generalist who is able to teach multiple areas within the discipline

Ability to work with a range of students and skill levels

Classroom teaching experience or work with college-aged students preferred

Demonstrated facility and comfort with navigating and leveraging a learning management system

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive starting salary range for this position, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.

In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.