Instructor in Philosophy, Non-tenure track
- Employer
- Suffolk University
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Dec 4, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Teacher Education
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Instructor in Philosophy,
Full-time, Non-tenure track
The Department of Philosophy at
Suffolk University invites applications for a non-tenure track
full-time instructor in Philosophy and PPE (Politics, Philosophy,
and Economics) beginning July 1, 2022. The area of specialization
is History of Philosophy and/ or Social and Political Philosophy,
with demonstrated teaching excellence in Ethics, both theoretical
and applied. Core responsibilities include teaching four
undergraduate courses per semester, advising students in the PPE
program, and performing other service to the department and the
College. Candidates must hold a doctorate in Philosophy at the time
of appointment and have at least two years of teaching
experience.
We are
particularly interested in the candidates who are enthusiastic
about teaching philosophy and helping students improve their
skills. The successful candidate is expected to teach
introductory-level Ethics courses, such as Contemporary Moral
Issues, Social Ethics, or Global Ethics, as well as courses in the
History of Philosophy and Social/ Political Philosophy.
Opportunities to teach upper-level courses and develop new courses
in the applicant's area of expertise/ interest will also be
available.
The department
values both historically-oriented philosophy and engagement with
current issues, and we welcome applicants from various intellectual
backgrounds and traditions. Candidates should have a demonstrated
commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive environments as well
as to promoting experiential learning and public engagement. The
department serves over 120 undergraduate majors (Philosophy and PPE
combined) with robust extracurricular programming.
Application should be made through
the Suffolk University Human Resources websitehttps://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oFTNhfwm&s=applicant,
and should include the following: a CV, undergraduate and graduate
transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi (3
maximum), student courses evaluations, and contact information for
three professional references. The deadline for submission of
applications is February 1, 2022.
PI156259605
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