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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
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
- AOS in Social, Political, and/or Legal Philosophy.
- Compelling evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- 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.
Application Review Date: 12/02/2024
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should visit (https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/21922) to apply and attach the following with their online application:
- A cover letter detailing qualifications for the position.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A diversity statement with specific examples of candidates’ activities to support an inclusive work environment.
- A statement of teaching philosophy; a statement of research interests.
- A teaching portfolio that includes sample syllabi and assignments as well as formal (student or peer) evaluations of teaching.
- Unofficial graduate transcripts.
- 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.
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