Academic Employment:
The College of Saint Mary, Lecturer in Philosophy, 2000-present
Metropolitan Community College (Omaha), Adjunct Instructor (Philosophy), Summer 2003-present
University of Nebraska - Omaha, Adjunct Lecturer (Philosophy), Fall 2002, Fall 2004-present
Nebraska Methodist College, Instructor (Ethics), Spring 2005- present
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Instructor (Philosophy), Spring 2001
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Teaching Assistant (Philosophy), 1997-2000, Summer 2004
Midland Lutheran College, Instructor (Philosophy), Spring 2008
Courses Taught (Full Responsibility):
Philosophy 3171: Ethics in Business (University of Nebraska - Omaha) [Sample Syllabus]
Philosophy 2030: Introduction to Ethics (University of Nebraska - Omaha) [Sample Syllabus][Sample Syllabus]
Philosophy 220: Introduction to Comparative Religion (Metropolitan Community College) [Sample Syllabus]
Philosophy 220: Business Ethics (The College of Saint Mary) [Sample
Syllabus]
Humanities 210: Principles of Ethics (Nebraska Methodist College) [Sample Syllabus]
Philosophy 206: Introduction to Philosophy (The College of Saint Mary) [Sample
Syllabus)]
Philosophy 203: Introduction to Ethics (Metropolitan Community College) [Sample Syllabus]
Ethics 200: Moral Reasoning (The College of Saint Mary) [Sample
Syllabus]
PHI 200: Philosophy Across the World (Midland Lutheran College) [Sample Syllabus]
Philosophy 1210: Critical Reasoning (University of Nebraska - Omaha) [Sample Syllabus]
Philosophy 115: Critical Reasoning (Metropolitan Community College [Sample Syllabus]
Philosophy 1010: Introduction to Philosophy (University of Nebraska - Omaha) [Sample Syllabus]
Philosophy 106: Philosophy and Current Issues (University of Nebraska - Lincoln) [Sample Syllabus]
Philosophy 105: Principles of Reasoning (The College of Saint Mary) [Sample Syllabus]
Philosophy 101: Introduction to Philosophy (Metropolitan Community College) [Sample Syllabus]
[Textbooks Used] [Papers Presented at Conferences]
Teaching Assistant:
Philosophy 106: Contemporary
Moral Issues (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
Philosophy 101: Introduction
to Philosophy (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
Experience in Secondary Education:
Paid Reviewer: Thomson Higher Education, and Longman Publishers
Referee: Janua Sophia (undergraduate philosophy journal)
Educational Technology and Computer:
- I am competent at word processing software such as Works and Word. I can utilize software such as PowerPoint and HyperStudio to create educational presentations. I can also use Blackboard, Dreamweaver, and PageMill to place educational materials on the Internet. I can use Elmo cameras, wireless projectors, SMARTBoards, and have taught distance education classes. I am competent at Outlook Express, Outlook Web Access, IQ Web, Lotus Notes, and Excel software.
Nonacademic Experience
Counselor/Youth Care Worker: Firth Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, Inc. (Five Years: Team Leader)
Military:
- I went through R.O.T.C. and was commissioned as a Reserve Forces Army Officer in May 1988. While in the PA Army National Guard I commanded an infantry rifle platoon, an infantry company mortar platoon, and an infantry company (Co. B 1-112th Infantry). I have attended the Infantry Officers Basic Course, the Infantry Mortar Leader Course, and the Infantry Officer Advanced Course at Ft. Benning, GA. Captain is the highest rank I attained.
Assistant Research Technician: Variety Testing at University of Nebraska - Lincoln (Summer Job).
Invited Speaker: on Corporate Globalization at "Celebrating the Vision," the first annual convention of the Nebraska Green Party, May 19, 2001, in Aurora, Nebraska.