An online portfolio for Michael Gutierrez

Higher Education

I have 5+ years of teaching experience in higher education. I held the position of adjunct faculty in the philosophy, language, and humanities departments of Loyola University Chicago, DePaul University, Dominican University, and Triton College from AY 2014-19. I held the position of teaching assistant from AY 2010-2014 while pursing doctoral studies in philosophy at Loyola University Chicago.

A typical teaching load in a given semester would include an introductory course like “Ethics,” a more specialized philosophy elective like “Philosophy and Film,” and a literature course like “Classical Mythology.”

My teaching philosophy incorporates the general principle: “Meet students where they’re at.” For students in higher and continuing education, this means recognizing the complexities of balancing their studies with adult life, and optimizing the material and delivery to help them meet their learning goals.

I emphasize accessibility, clear instruction, concise materials, and a variety of delivery methods: in-classroom, online, hybrid, synchronous or asynchronous.

Courses Taught

Higher Education

University and College (AY 2013-2019)

*note: LUC= Loyola University Chicago

  • “Philosophy and Persons” PHIL 130 at SCPS LUC* (Chicago, IL: Summer 2018)
  • “Ethics” PHIL 181 at SCPS LUC (Chicago, IL: Spring, 2018)
  • “The Philosophical Vision” PHIL 190 at SCPS LUC (Chicago, IL: Spring, 2018)
  • “Ethics” PHIL 181 at SCPS LUC (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2017)
  • “The Philosophical Vision” PHIL 190 at SCPS LUC (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2017)
  • “Classical Mythology” MOL 210 at DePaul University (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2017)
  • “Philosophy and Film” PHIL 190 at Dominican University (River Forest, IL: Fall, 2017)
  • “Intro. to Philosophy” PHIL 160 at Dominican University (River Forest, IL: Spring, 2017)
  • “Ethics” PHIL 181 at SCPS LUC (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2016)
  • “Heroes and Epics” MOL 211 at DePaul University (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2016)
  • “Environmental Ethics” PHIL 231 at Dominican University (River Forest, IL: Fall, 2016)
  • “Philosophy and Film” PHIL 190 at Dominican University (River Forest, IL: Fall, 2016)
  • “Philosophy and Persons” PHIL 130 at LUC (Chicago, IL: Spring 2016)
  • “Heroes and Epics” MOL 211 at DePaul University (Chicago, IL: Winter, Spring, 2016)
  • “Classical Mythology” MOL 210 at DePaul University (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2015)
  • “Ethics” PHIL 181 at SCPS LUC (Chicago, IL: Fall 2015)
  • “Environmental Ethics” PHIL 287 at LUC (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2015)
  • “Intro. to Philosophy” PHL 101 at Triton College (River Grove, IL: Summer, 2015)
  • “Classical Mythology” MOL 210 at DePaul University (Chicago, IL: Winter, 2015)
  • “Classical Tragedy” MOL 212 at DePaul University (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2014)
  • “Philosophy and Persons” PHIL 130 at LUC (Chicago, IL: Fall, 2014)

Teaching Assistantships

  • PHIL 182 (Social & Political Philosophy, Spring 2014), Dr. Andrew Cutrofello (LUC)
  • PHIL 181 (Ethics, Fall 2013), Dr. Andrew Cutrofello (LUC)
  • PHIL 181 (Ethics, Spring 2013) Dr. Hugh Miller (LUC)
  • PHIL 181 (Ethics, Fall 2012) Hugh Miller and Jason Rheins (LUC)
  • PHIL 181 (Ethics, Spring 2012) Dr. Hugh Miller (LUC)
  • PHIL 181 (Ethics, Fall 2011) Dr. Hugh Miller (LUC)
  • PHIL 436 (Levinas, Spring 2011) Dr. Adriaan Peperzak (LUC)
  • PHIL 181 (Experimental Ethics, Fall 2010) Dr. Mark Waymack & Dr. Thomas Wren (LUC)