Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy

Posting Details

Posting Information Posting Number PG193293EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience and credentials.

• Work Schedule Varies Based on Teaching Schedule Job Location Raleigh, NC Department Philosophy & Religious Studies About the Department The NC State Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies is committed to offering a high quality undergraduate Philosophy curriculum, including a major and minor in Philosophy, that gives students an opportunity to confront through historical and contemporary resources a wide range of central philosophical issues, such as the relationship between the mind and brain, the ethical implications of scientific advances, the justification of moral, political, and legal institutions, the relationship between human knowledge and reality, and the nature of the logic that structures human language and thought;
• offering a high-quality undergraduate Religious Studies curriculum, including a major and a minor in Religious Studies, that provides students an extended opportunity to examine the multiple interpretations of the category religion including religion as a social construction, as an element of psychological development, as a branch of metaphysics, and as a constellation of ritual practices and the ways in which religious traditions have played a central role in human culture and history;
• developing the analytical abilities and expressive powers of our students; providing and expanding educational and research opportunities at the graduate level;

and conducting research, teaching and scholarship that further knowledge and understanding in the disciplines of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

Essential Job Duties The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at NC State University welcomes applications for the position of Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in in Philosophy during 2024 / 25.

These are short term contract positions involving one or more courses for one or two semesters.

Courses in which the Department may have teaching needs include Introduction to Philosophy, Contemporary Moral Issues, Issues in Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Biomedical Ethics, Logic, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Science, and other PHI courses listed in the NC State course catalog ().

We may require instructors for either classroom courses or online distance education courses (but local residence is required for both).

Depending on the Department’s needs, selected candidates would be offered contracts to teach one or more course-sections for either a single semester or the full academic year.

Other Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned by the department head. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Lecturer : Master’s Degree in Philosophy or related field, an equivalent degree or equivalent professional experience is required.

If teaching graduate level courses, a Doctor’s Degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience is required.

Assistant Teaching Professor : Doctor’s Degree in Philosophy or related field, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience is required.

Rank is dependent upon qualifications. Other Required Qualifications

• Strong commitment to excellence in teaching is expected.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications Required License(s) or Certification(s) n / a Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License required No Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 03 / 18 / 2024 Anticipated Close Date Open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach an application letter, your Curriculum Vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (using the Teaching Statement option) to your online application and arrange to have three letters of reference sent by email attachment to Kendall Hubbard at .

Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2024, and will continue until available positions are filled. Position Details Position Number 00104560 Position Type Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.

0 40 hours / week) 0.225 - 1.0, depending on department needs Appointment 9 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event Department ID 160501 - Philosophy & Religious Studies AA / EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

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