Philosophy Camp Leader

Job Title

Philosophy Camp Leader

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Teaching, Learning And Culture

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experience.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

2024 AGGIE SCHOOL OF ATHENS:  Philosophy Camp for Teens

The Department of Teaching, Learning & Culture's award-winning Philosophy for Children (P4C) program includes the Philosophy Camp for Teens each Summer. This camp enables campers to work collaboratively with Texas A&M University faculty, staff, and counselors and, most importantly, with each other to think carefully about some big ideas. Campers will learn and practice critical thinking and improve logical and creative thinking.

What we want

We're seeking individuals with a passion for Philosophy to serve as a Philosophy Camp Leader. The Philosophy Camp Leaders will lead and facilitate discussion for both the middle and high school weeks of camp. They will be involved in the logistics and camp planning leading up to the camps. During the weeks of camp they will bring their subject expertise to help engage with campers and other camp staff. Other duties as assigned will be related to the safe and orderly carrying out of the activities on a camp day and addressing needs as they arise.

What you need to know

Compensation: Commensurate upon experience

Position Details: Ability to be flexible and/or open availability for the month of June 2024.

Session Dates:

June 10th-14th Middle School (7th and 8th)

Time:  12:30pm-4:30pm

June 17th-21st High School (9th-12th)

Time:  12:30pm-4:30pm

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Masters philosophy or similar field
• Background Experience in Philosophy for Children or similar pedagogy

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill facilitating philosophical discussions with youth.
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a timely manner with camp staff and campers.

Other Requirements and Factors:

• All trainings must be completed
• Evidence of philosophy pedagogical experience or participation on pedagogy workshops required

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Philosophy or closely related field.
• Background in philosophy as a discipline, if no PhD
• Experience facilitating discussions in a philosophy camp
• Experience facilitating discussions with middle and high school age students
• Interdisciplinary knowledge in humanities fields
• Training (formal or informal) in the philosophy for children pedagogy
• Experience teaching K-12, especially middle and high school students

 

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Facilitation - Facilitate engaging philosophy discussions that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and respect for divergent viewpoints.

• Planning and Execution - Camp planning and execution

• Camp Assistance - Assist with other parts of the camp day: snacks, overseeing creative activities, supervision of campers.

 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.