Visiting Assistant Professor In Philosophy

Albion College invites applications for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy position. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and belonging.

The Department of Philosophy is conducting a search for a Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2024-25 academic year, to begin in August 2024. This position requires a Ph.D. in Philosophy prior to appointment and a demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Interested candidates should have a specialization in ethical theory or applied ethics. A specialization or strong competence in philosophy of law is also desirable. The course load is three courses per semester, and the candidate will be expected to teach Contemporary Moral Problems, Business Ethics, and Philosophical Issues in the Law during the fall semester.

We encourage applications from individuals who will help us create a more inclusive Albion College by showing interest in developing inclusive pedagogy to address the needs of a diverse student body and, when possible, further diversifying the faculty and/or demonstrating experience with successful diversity-related initiatives, creative activity, or research.

Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education led by our teacher-scholar faculty. Our teacher-scholar model creates a vibrant community that cherishes faculty and student relationships and faculty scholarly contributions. We seek applicants with a passion for dynamic teaching, committed mentorship of students, and the liberal arts.

The person in this position will actively promote diversity, belonging and equity in all of their interactions with others on campus, especially historically marginalized students, faculty, and staff (e.g., those who are historically marginalized, first-generation, undocumented and DACA, LGBTQIA , BIPOC).

Benefits:

This position is eligible for full benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, retirement, tuition remission, and campus amenities including free on-site fitness facility, free parking, and access to campus events/performances.

The job description can be viewed here.

FLSA Classification: Salaried / Exempt / Teacher

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Position Duration: 9 months per year (mid-August through mid-May)

• Ph.D. in related field by start of position

• Teaching experience preferred

Interested candidates should submit an online application including a cover letter, current CV, teaching and research statements of no more than one page each, evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of graduate transcripts, a DEI statement (a DEI statement should explain how you foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in your classroom and on campus through your teaching, research, and/or service), and atleast three letters of reference. Application materials should be submitted through Interfolio.

Please contact Dan Mittag (dmittag@albion.edu), Chair of the Philosophy Department, for questions about the position or search.

A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.