Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Salve Regina University seeks a qualified and highly motivated instructor to teach in the capacity of assistant professor beginning in the 2023-24 academic year. This is a tenure track position with a 4-3 teaching load. In line with Salve Regina's commitment to the Catholic intellectual tradition and Mercy mission, interested applicants should be able to contribute (in both teaching and scholarship) to one or more of the five Mercy Critical Concerns: Nonviolence, Earth, Racism, Women, and Immigration. Accordingly, priority will be given to candidates who possess a strong competence in areas such as philosophy of race, feminist philosophy and/or the philosophy of gender, peace and justice studies, or environmental philosophy. More generally, teaching will include regular contributions to the university's core curriculum, particularly introductory ethics and applied ethics courses, wherein emphasis is placed on critical thinking and ethical reasoning. The ability to teach within one or more areas of the history of philosophy within the major is also welcome.


Requirements:

• A PhD in Philosophy from an accredited institution; teaching experience preferred.
• A track record of scholarly production and a research agenda within the discipline.
• Commitment to service on the departmental and university level.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including (waiting periods apply):

• health, dental and vision coverage available on the first of the month following date of hire
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA with employee and employer contributions as well as access to advising services
• long-term disability coverage
• employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• up to 100% free tuition at Salve for eligible employees and qualified dependents
• robust wellness program and free access to the on-campus Fitness Center

Other available benefits include:

• supplemental life insurance for employees and dependents
• supplemental insurance coverage through Aflac
• Tuition Exchange scholarship program. Application available for qualified dependents of eligible employees working full-time
• discounted pet insurance through ASPCA
• student loan forgiveness assistance program (SAVI)
• discounted auto and home insurance through Liberty Mutual
• employee Assistance Program through Coastline EAP
• flexible spending health and dependent care accounts
• health savings accounts
• 529 collegebound saver program

For more detailed information on Salve's benefits, visit https://salve.edu/human-resources/benefits .


Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by providing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and three professional references. Salve Regina University, as a comprehensive Mercy, Catholic University, welcomes people of all beliefs and encourages students to work for a world that is harmonious, just, and merciful. In your cover letter, please highlight how your teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service might serve to support the University's mission and its commitment to diversity, dialogue, and lifelong learning. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.

The review of completed applications will begin on October 17, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

URL: www.salve.edu