Darren
O. Jones, PhD
professordojones@gmail.com
Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Ph.D.
in Philosophy & Religion, concentration in consciousness, cosmology, bioethics,
environmental ethics, ethnic studies, metaphysics, and philosophy of history
California Institute of Integral Studies, 2024
M.A. in Philosophy, concentration in ancient & political philosophy, and ethics
San Francisco State University, 2012
B.A. in Philosophy with a minor in Technical Writing
Georgia Southern University, 2009
Classes
Taught: collegiate level Introduction to Logic & Critical Thinking,
Introduction to Philosophy, Philosophy of Art & Media, Ethics, Bioethics, Mythology
& Religion
high school level History, Journalism, Literature, Arithmetic, and
Science
Publications: “Kill the Poor: A
Military-Industrial Battle Cry” published in 2026 Dead Kennedys and
Philosophy Edited By Christopher M. Innes, “The Inclusive Sphere”
published in 2025 CIIS library, “Lower Division Pedagogy” published in APA
Newsletter 2017 VOL 16 #2, “Master’s Thesis” published in SFSU Research Library
2012, “Phenomenology Research Paper”
published in McNair Scholar Journal at GSU 2008
Seminars
Passed:
Philosophy of Language, Philosophical Analysis and Graduate Writing, Advanced
Logic Workshop, Kant, Plato & Aristotle, Issues in Political & Social
Philosophy, Being & Knowing, Transformative Knowledge, Social Ontology,
Directed Reading – Fundamental Texts, Project in Teaching of Philosophy (GPA 3.6)
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor of Logic, Bioethics, & Philosophy | Baton Rouge Community College | 7/2015
- Present
Baton
Rouge, LA
Humanities
Expert in History, Literature & Philosophy | Sora Schools, High
school Division (online) | 8/2020 – 8/2022
Atlanta,
GA
Adjunct
Professor | Georgia Regents University | 08/2014 – 05/2015
Augusta,
GA
Instructor | University
of Phoenix | 02/2013 – 02/2014
Augusta,
GA
Teacher | Lucy C.
Laney High School | 08/2013 – 11/2013
Augusta,
GA
Teaching Fellow | Craig-Houghton
Elementary School | Georgia Teaching Fellows | 05/2013 –
11/2013
Augusta,
GA
Teaching
Assistant | San Francisco State University | 01/2012 – 05/2012
San
Francisco, CA
TOP REFERENCES
*references available upon request
Darren O. Jones
Resume
Objective
Seeking a mutually
beneficial position that will make use of my 20+ years of experience and
education.
Experience
Professor | Baton
Rouge Community College | 7/2015 - Present
Baton
Rouge, LA
Instructed university students
in logic, ethics, and philosophy
Reviewed and graded
written assignments
Helped students with their
work outside the classroom with effective communication
Kept regular office hours
Adjunct
Professor | Georgia Regents University | 08/2014 – 05/2015
Augusta,
GA
Instructed university students
in philosophy
Reviewed and graded
written assignments
Helped students with their
work outside the classroom with effective communication
Kept regular office hours
Instructor | University
of Phoenix | 02/2013 – 02/2014
Augusta,
GA
Instructed university
students in mythology and debate
Reviewed and graded
written assignments
Teacher | Lucy C.
Laney High School | 08/2013 – 11/2013
Augusta,
GA
Instructed high school
students in 9th grade math
Reviewed and graded
written assignments
Tutored students after
school
Attended faculty meetings
Teaching
Fellow | Georgia Teaching Fellows | 05/2013 – 11/2013
Augusta,
GA
Instructed K-12 students
in 3rd grade science
Learned and implemented
pedagogical strategies
Passed program training,
received high marks and praise for work
Driver | Papa
John’s Pizza | 08/2012 – 05/2015
Augusta,
GA
Delivered food to
customers
Maintained a clean
workspace
Followed instructions
Teaching
Assistant | San Francisco State University | 01/2012 – 05/2012
San
Francisco, CA
Teaching Assistant to Dr.
Mohammad Azadpur's PHIL 440 – Ethics course
Prepared and delivered
philosophy lectures
Prepared and uploaded
on-line materials for students
Actively led classroom
discussions
Collaborated with
professor to create midterm and final exam and essays • Graded exams and essays
Cook/Dishwasher | Al’s
#1 Italian Beef | 2011
Athens,
GA
Prepared food for
customers
Maintained a clean
workspace
Cashier/Driver | Domino’s
Pizza | 2009
Statesboro,
GA
Delivered food products as
a driver.
Took food orders from
customers.
Data Entry Clerk | Georgia
Southern U. Physical Plant | 2008
Statesboro,
GA
Entered reports into
computer.
Assisted students.
Responsible for inventory
reports in my area.
Night
Supervisor | Georgia Southern U. Housing | 2006 – 2007
Statesboro,
GA
Maintained campus
safety.
Assisted local and campus
police.
Protected campus property.
Security
Guard | Sizemore Security | Summer 2006
Athens,
GA
Secured Athens’ Classic
Center with experienced security team.
Assisted patrons and
staff.
Protected public property.
Host/Dishwasher | IHOP
| 2002 – 2004
Moreno
Valley, CA
Promoted from dishwasher
to host within the first year.
Greeted and seated
customers.
Responsible for taking
food orders, working register and having a balanced account at the end of every
work night.
Administrative
Assistant | Riverside Community College | 2001 - 2002
Moreno
Valley, CA
Answered phones. Sorted
and delivered mail.
Organized and filed office
materials
Assisted students,
faculty, and staff.
Worker APPRENTICE | Various
Businesses | Pre-2001
California
& Georgia, USA
Janitor apprentice.
Car wash apprentice.
Computer building and
repair apprentice.
Graphic design apprentice.
Home and lawn care
apprentice.
Education
Master’s
degree | 2012 | San Francisco state university
Major: Philosophy
Related coursework:
Political, ancient, ethics, and advanced logic.
Bachelor’s
degree | 2009 | Georgia Southern University
Major: Philosophy Minor: Writing,
Related coursework:
Philosophy classes, and teaching writing classes.
All Past References*
be available upon request
