Assistant Professor of Political Philosophy, University of Montana Western

Description

The University of Montana Western invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences at the rank of Assistant Prof essor, commencing August 1, 20 2 5 . Applicants should have a specialization within the broader content field of Political Philosophy, regardless of which discipline or program conferred their degree . Applicants must show evidence of the ability and commitment to integrate popular culture media into the ir courses, many of which are part of the Popular Culture Studies minor. The successful applicant will serve as Assistant Director of Interdisciplinary Studies, working with the Director to manage the Interdisciplinary Studies major and its constituent minors. Other duties include student advising, scholarly activity, participation in campus committees, assisting with student recruitment, attending faculty meetings, and other normal faculty duties.

Qualifications

Required qualifications

• Doctorate in p olitical p hilosophy (whether from a philosophy or a politics program)
• Demonstrated excellence in postsecondary teaching
• Ability to t each introductory courses in p hilosophy ( both logic and rhetoric), political ethics, and political philosophy
• Ability to teach introductory courses in government
• Ability to t each introductory courses and upper-level courses in the applicant’s areas of specialization
• Ability to t each upper-level courses in law ( American Constitutional Law, Comparative Legal Systems, and/or International Law )
• Integrat ion of popular culture media studies into m any of these courses
• Ability to s erve as Assistant Director of Interdisciplinary Studies

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching the subjects listed ( highly preferred )
• Ability to t each Classics courses ( highly preferred )
• Ability to t each courses in other areas within the Division of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (18 graduate credits in an outside area, highly preferred )
• Experience in online course delivery

Application Instructions

Applications should include :

1. A letter of application describing your philosophy of liberal arts education and how you would adapt your pedagogy to block scheduling, see information below on X1 (includ e a statement of citizenship/immigration status if necessary)
2. Detailed curriculum vitae
3. Graduate transcripts (unofficial with application, official upon appointment)
4. Evidence of teaching experience and ability
5. Three references ( please include address, phone numbers and email address)

The short-listed candidates may be invited to provide further information in support of their applications. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, materials should be submitted by December 1 st . Submit electronic application materials through Interfolio . For questions relating to this position contact Dr. Seán Eudaily, Director of Interdisciplinary Studies at 406-683-7 103 or by email at  sean.eudaily@umwestern.edu .

The successful candidate will also be expected to demonstrate professionalism, good citizenship, the ability to maintain scholarly productivity in the area of specialty, and a commitment to professional service including guiding undergraduate research, assessment efforts, committee work, advising, and other departmental or university duties as assigned. Rank and salary are negotiable dependent upon credentials and experience and are based on the faculty collective bargaining agreement which can be found here.

Start Date:  August 1, 2025

Salary:  Up to $54,000 for Assistant Professor as per the CBA . Union Affiliation: MFPE

Contract:  10-month

Benefits Include:

• Insurance package 
• Mandatory retirement plan 
• Dependent   partial tuition waiver  
• Faculty/staff tuition waiver 
• Wellness program 
• Pro-rated annual and sick leave

The University & Dillon Area

The University of Montana Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 7 0 full-time faculty and more than 1, 2 0 0 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.

Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering  Experience One (X1),  experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small, and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Montana shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation (“protected classes”). Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.

Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).