Lecturer of Social, Political, and/or Legal Philosophy (Non-Tenure Track)

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Lecturer of Social, Political, and/or Legal Philosophy (Non-Tenure Track)

Department
PHILOSOPHY

Position Number
F0856A

Job Description

The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a Lecturer of Social, Political, and/or Legal Philosophy to begin in Fall 2025. This is a 10 month annual, non-tenure track appointment with a preferred AOC in Applied Ethics.

We seek candidates who can inspire our diverse student body to minor, major, or double major in Philosophy. The Lecturer will teach primarily general education Philosophy courses like Introduction to Philosophy) and will also have opportunities to teach courses in their areas of specialization as needed to complement the department’s existing areas of curricular strength. Some example specialized courses would be Social & Political Philosophy and Philosophy of Law. The teaching course load will be 4/4.

ODU has a strong and active commitment to diversity. The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies especially encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups and those with a demonstrated track record of promoting and enhancing a diverse and inclusive environment.

Position Type
FullTime

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Candidates must have an M.A. in Philosophy

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

1. AOS in Social, Political, and/or Legal Philosophy.
2. Compelling evidence of teaching effectiveness.
3. Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education and inclusive pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Philosophy or in a related field (e.g. JD-Ph.D) with 18 graduate-level credit hours in Philosophy.
• AOC in Applied Ethics, such as Bioethics or Business Ethics.

Conditions of Employment

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
11/06/2024

Application Review Date
12/02/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should visit ( https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/21922 ) to apply and attach the following with their online application:

1. A cover letter detailing qualifications for the position.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A diversity statement with specific examples of candidates’ activities to support an inclusive work environment.
4. A statement of teaching philosophy; a statement of research interests.
5. A teaching portfolio that includes sample syllabi and assignments as well as formal (student or peer) evaluations of teaching.
6. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
7. Names and contact information for three professional references (Please note that letters will be asked from professional references for short-listed candidates only).
   
   

Applications should be submitted by December 2, 2024 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly
No

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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About the Department

https://www.odu.edu/philosophy