Philosophy, Instructor, Non-Tenure Track (One-Year Appointment)

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title
Philosophy, Instructor, Non-Tenure Track (One-Year Appointment)

Position Title
Philosophy, Instructor, Non-Tenure Track (One-Year Appointment)

Position Number

Job Category
University Faculty

Job Type
Full-Time

FLSA Status
Exempt

Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Location Code
PHILOSOPHY (02108A)

Department Name
PHILOSOPHY

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No

Duties and Responsibilities

Loyola University Chicago ( LUC ), College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Philosophy, invites applications for a Temporary, One-Year instructor appointment (non-renewable) for the academic year 2024-2025. The department has a particular need for someone who can teach an introductory Environmental Ethics course. The department serves more than 174 majors and students from associated university programs at the Lake Shore Campus. For more information on the program, please visit its web site at https://www.luc.edu/philosophy/ .

This search is part of a university-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who reflect our diverse student body and are committed to interdisciplinarity (i.e., working with colleagues across different subfields and disciplines). Candidates who can further the University’s efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion are of special interest.

This is a non-tenure-track, full-time position that involves teaching the following courses: introductory Philosophy Core courses—particularly Environmental Ethics. Teaching responsibilities shall include a 4-4 teaching load.

Qualifications

The candidate will have a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related field. Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and clear potential for student mentorship. The candidate should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.

Physical Demands
None

Working Conditions
None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

The candidate will have a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related field. Candidates for the position must clearly demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and clear potential for student mentorship. The candidate should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education.

Open Date
06/28/2024

Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should submit to www.careers.luc.edu a current Curriculum Vitae, a teaching statement, and a letter of interest, which includes a description of their experiences in teaching and mentorship that have contributed or relate to issues of student inclusion and diversity. They also should provide the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position, especially in terms of undergraduate teaching and mentorship.

Candidates should forward additional materials related to teaching excellence to:
Jacqueline Scott, Department Chair
Department of Philosophy
jscott6@luc.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce, and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/28514

Job Number
88TBD

Organizational Location
PROVOST

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/12/2024

Position End Date

Open Until Filled
Yes
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

1. Research Statement
2. Writing Sample
3. Scholarly Publications
4. Teaching Evaluations
5. Other Document
6. Unofficial Transcripts
7. Multi Media
8. Resume
9. Inclusive Excellence Statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).