Half-Time Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F000296

Position Title
Half-Time Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Department
Philosophy/Religious Studies

Division

FLSA Status
Exempt

Faculty Status
Non-Tenure Track

Supervisor Title
Chair, Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies

Status
Half-time Faculty

Tenure Track
No

Position Summary

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a Half-time position in Philosophy for the 2023-24 academic year. Candidates should have experience in teaching introductory-level philosophy courses and be equipped to offer courses in Ethics and Applied Ethics. A PhD in Philosophy is preferred; candidates possessing a master’s degree and college-level teaching experience will also be considered. Teaching excellence is paramount.

North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu North Central College is an EEO Employer.

Applicants should complete the application at https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incoming-faculty. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, teaching dossier (including statement of teaching philosophy and full course evaluations where available), and one letter of reference which speaks to the applicant’s teaching abilities.

For further information, contact Greg Lynch, search committee chair, at galynch@noctrl.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

If you are hired, in accordance with College policy and the State of Illinois Executive Order 2021-20 “and subsequent continuations”, we will require you to provide proof that you have received the COVID -19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. Those who remain unvaccinated must participate in weekly COVID -19 testing as a condition of employment.

For more information about the College’s vaccine expectation along with other helpful information regarding the College’s current health and safety protocols—go to covid.northcentralcollege.edu/health

Number of Vacancies
1

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EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
3. Teaching Dossier

Optional Documents