Chicago, IL 60607 • efiese2@uic.edu • sites.google.com/view/emmafieser/home
PROFILE
Philosophy instructor with five years of university teaching experience across eleven courses, including in-person and fully online formats. Published researcher in early modern epistemology and ethics. Committed to rigorous, inclusive instruction for diverse undergraduate populations, including first-generation college students. Experienced in curriculum support, community outreach, departmental service, and shared governance.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy Aug. 2024 – Present University of Tennessee at Martin — Martin, TN (Online)
Designed and delivered fully online sections of
Introduction to Ethics (PHIL 160)
Introduction to Philosophy. (PHIL 110)
Teaching Assistant & Primary Instructor, Philosophy Aug. 2020 – Present University of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, IL
Primary Instructor for:
Critical Thinking (PHIL 101)
Death and Dying (PHIL 115)
Logic (PHIL 102)
Theory of Knowledge (PHIL 201)
Medical Ethics (PHIL 116)
Introduction to Political Philosophy. (PHIL 104)
Assisted Instruction for:
Introduction to Ethics (PHIL 103)
Philosophy of Psychology (PHIL 202)
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Philosophy (Candidate) Expected May 2027 University of Illinois at Chicago
M.A. in Philosophy 2023 University of Illinois at Chicago
B.A. in Philosophy 2020 University of Tennessee at Martin
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Fieser, E. (2025). Descartes on Miracles. Journal of Modern Philosophy, 7.
Fieser, E. (2023). Dewey on Institutions of Democratic Art. Dewey Studies, 7, 51–76.
SERVICE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Graduate Student Council Representative, UIC (current)
Graduate Student Representative, UIC Department of Philosophy (one-year term)
Webmaster, UIC Department of Philosophy (2022–2024)
Ethics Bowl Coach, local high school — UT Martin Philosophy Department Internship (2018–2019) – President, Philosophy Forum & International Honor Society for Philosophers, UT Martin
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Online course delivery (Blackboard, Canvas) Academic advising & student support Google Workspace & Microsoft Office Suite WordPress website management
Curriculum development & syllabus design IT support & technical troubleshooting Scholarly writing & peer-reviewed publication Community outreach & mentorship