Seth N. Miner
Yuma, AZ 85365 |
(928) 318-9067 |
Seth.Miner@azwestern.edu
EXPERIENCE
Professor of Philosophy, Arizona Western College (12/2019- Present)
- Instructed courses include: Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, Introduction to Logic, and Medical Ethics.
- Lecture modalities include in-person, online, and Zoom.
- Develops writing intensive (WI) curriculum.
- Creates unique, thought-provoking, and engaging lessons, discussions, and writing material.
- Leads an environment that promotes student growth, independence, and moral practice in and outside the classroom.
- Designs Canvas courses for clear, student-friendly use.
- Participates in committee, departmental, and faculty meetings.
- Co-leads the AWC philosophy club.
- Serves as an the Pathways Faculty Advisor for students in the Social Sciences division on educational and career goals.
The University of Arizona in Yuma Guest Lecturer (11/2019 – Present)
The University of Arizona-Yuma
Ethics Emphasis for STEM careers in agriculture, engineering, and computer science.
• Lectures on Ethics, Ethical Theories and Ethical Principles, The Fundamental Usefulness of Thought Experiments, Critical Thinking in STEM, AI Ethics, and Identifying Fallacies.
Philosophy Tutor/Supplemental Instructor (09/2014 – 02/2019)
Arizona Western College
- Held after class sessions regarding studying strategies and recommended plans of action to help students meet academic goals.
- Instructed students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds to help to improve writing and reading skills.
- Supporteddisabled students to learn at their own pace through uniquelycrafted tutoring techniques and the Socratic Method.
EDUCATION
MSc Philosophy: Epistemology, Ethics and Mind (10/2019)
University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
- Dissertation: The Complimentary Pairing of Existentialism and Virtue Ethics
- Courses included: Ethics, Advanced Ethics, Philosophical Methods I, Philosophical Methods II,Philosophy of Religion, and Philosophy of Science.
Bachelor of Philosophy: Emphasis in Ethics (05/2018)
The University of Arizona (Tucson, Arizona)
Associate of Philosophy (05/2016)
Arizona Western College (Yuma, Arizona)
Associate of Arts (05/2016)
Arizona Western College (Yuma, Arizona)
SEMINARS AND INSTITUTES
Witherspoon Institute First Principles Seminar at Princeton University (Summer 2017)
Princeton, New Jersey
- Intimate seminar for advanced undergraduates and graduate students around the globe.
- Focused on moral foundations of free and democratic societies andthe relation between natural law and the theologico-political question — that is — the question of the best way of life, enshrined inthe best laws, supportedby thebest form of political regime.
The University of Arizona Assessment Institute (Fall 2020-May 2021)
- Developed knowledge, skills, and tools needed to plan and implement robust assessments.
- Effectively synthesized, communicated, and used assessment results to boost student career outcomes.
- Developed correlation assessment between job placement and experiential learning courses of UA grads.
CERTIFICATIONS
- College Reading and Learning Association International Tutor Certification (09/2014).
- Certified Proctor through UA and ServSafe (01/2021).
LANGUAGES
- Fourth level proficiency in Spanish through UA and AWC.