Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Position Information

Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track
Non Tenure Track

Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor

Open Date
12/21/2021

Close Date
03/01/2022

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

Trinity College, Hartford (CT), seeks candidates for a visiting assistant professor position (one-year term) in the Department of Philosophy, beginning in August 2022. Ph.D. in Philosophy required. AOS : Ethics (broadly construed); AOC : Environmental Ethics, Biomedical Ethics, History of Political Thought. (No Business Ethics.) The successful candidate will teach classes pertaining to both the AOS and AOC . We are also especially interested in a course on ethics and technology. Five courses per year. Trinity is a liberal arts college located in, and deeply engaged with, Connecticut’s capital city of Hartford. Our 2,200 students come from all socio-economic, racial, religious, and ethnic backgrounds across the US, and 17 percent are international. Trinity College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer consistent with applicable federal and state law. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants who require an H-1B visa cannot be considered for temporary positions. Applicants for non-tenure-track, temporary positions who require sponsorship for visas other than an H-1B visa will be required to pay all costs associated with visa applications.

Trinity College requires proof of COVID19 vaccination (including booster) or an approved exemption prior to beginning employment.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Philosophy required.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates must submit a complete dossier including a letter of application, CV, writing sample, research statement (which should also include a dissertation abstract), statement of teaching philosophy (which should also speak to your approach to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion), sample syllabi, student evaluations, and contact information for 3 individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Applicants will be asked to list contact information for reference providers, including email addresses. Once a completed dossier is submitted, automatic emails will be generated to each reference provider, directing each referee to a unique URL where the referee must upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants using Interfolio (or other dossier service) should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer. Applications are due March 1st, 2022.

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https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/2509

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.