Assistant or Associate Professor of Philosophy Contract

Anticipated Appointment Date of August 2025

Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures.

Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Philosophy

Department: Philosophy and World Languages

Reports To: Chair of Philosophy and World Languages, Dean of AHSS

Location: On-site

FLSA Status: Exempt

Time Requirements: Full time

Supervisory Responsibilities: none

Summary Description: Faculty member will teach a variety of Philosophy classes, maintain an ongoing research agenda, and perform service to the college through committee and departmental work. Specific faculty duties can be found in the Faculty Handbook.

Essential Functions:

• As an intentionally Christian academic community, Christian employees are hired to advance the mission of Carson-Newman as expressed in our strategic plan, Acorns to Oaks.
• Teach a variety of Philosophy classes, maintain an ongoing research agenda, and perform service to the college through committee and departmental work
• Performs other duties as required

Education: PhD or equivalent in Philosophy expected; ABD considered

Experience: Prior teaching experience preferred.

Required Skills: Ability to teach a wide range of Philosophy classes in a small, but vibrant major. Applicants should be prepared to nurture and grow a venerable Philosophy major and will be able to influence curriculum development. The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach everything from Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thought, to senior level Philosophy seminars.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. Must be able to access and navigate campus facilities.

General Information: This description is designed to describe the general nature of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties. It is the responsibility of the supervisor for this position to formally outline in writing any performance expectations including specific duties for which the employee assigned to this position will be held accountable in terms of performance evaluation.

Employee Expectations: The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees.