Visiting Assistant Professor, Philosophy

The Position:

Visiting Assistant Professor, Philosophy

Job Summary:

Muhlenberg College invites applications for a 2-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Philosophy for the 24-25 & 25-26 academic years, to begin in August 2024. AOS: Open.

AOC: Philosophy of Mind broadly construed. The department is particularly interested in candidates qualified to teach courses in any of the following: neuroethics, ethics of emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, phenomenology, philosophies of China or India. Ability to contribute to the college's Neuroscience program in other ways or make additional interdisciplinary connections is a plus.

The teaching load is 3:3. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and working with students from all backgrounds. Philosophy ABD or PhD required.

Visiting faculty at Muhlenberg have access to a wide range of professional development resources, including but not limited to pedagogical workshops, facilitated interdisciplinary course collaborations, mentoring from the college's Center for Teaching and Learning, the opportunity to engage in research with undergraduates, access to professional development travel funds, and support for digital learning.

Our Institution and Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential, liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs.

At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences and social sciences; as well as pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master's degrees. As part of eastern Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is a diverse city of 125,000, located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City.

As the third largest city in the state, and along with neighboring Bethlehem and Easton, the region is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine. Check out Allentown and Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College to learn more.

Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, paid parental leave, tuition programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, health savings account (QHDHP enrollment required), College-provided short-and long-term disability, sick leave, life insurance, and retirement. Waiting periods may apply. Successful completion of background checks, including but not limited to child abuse clearance, education and criminal background are required for all new hires.

To receive full consideration, applications must be received no later than Jan. 28, 2024. Complete applications should be uploaded as one PDF document.

Applicants should submit: (i) a cover letter highlighting fit with this job description, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a teaching statement and evidence of teaching excellence, (iv) contact information for three professional references, and (v) a separate statement that describes the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities you bring that will contribute to our goal to build a diverse and inclusive academic community (e.g., approaches to inclusive teaching practices, ability to work effectively with diverse student populations). For questions about this position, please email Tad Robinson, department chair, at tadrobinson@muhlenberg.edu. For questions regarding Muhlenberg's Workday Career Portal, please contact hr@muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.

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