Ferris State University - Big Rapids, MI
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About the position
Ferris State University's Department of Humanities seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in Philosophy and Religious Studies. The selected candidate will teach a variety of courses in Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Ethics. Other teaching assignments in the Department's "Humanities Area" will be based upon the candidate's teaching credentials, which may include African American Studies, Humanities Studies, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and/or other closely related fields. Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses or online. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment. The start date for this position is August 2025.
Responsibilities
- Teach a variety of courses in Religious Studies, Philosophy, and Ethics.
- Teach other courses in the Department's "Humanities Area," which may include African American Studies, Humanities Studies, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, or other closely related fields.
- Advise students and assist with orientation and registration.
- Participate in university committees and keep regular posted office hours.
- Participate in traditional functions with academic significance, such as reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time.
- May be required to teach off-campus or in an online environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
- Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
- Contribute to the scholarly community.
- Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Philosophy (or ABD with Ph.D. completion by August 1, 2025), and graduate coursework in Religious Studies and/or the Philosophy of Religion.
- OR Ph.D. in Religious Studies and/or the Philosophy of Religion (or ABD with Ph.D. degree completion by August 1, 2025), and graduate coursework in Philosophy.
- Demonstrated expertise in Religious Studies and/or the Philosophy of Religion.
- Demonstrated expertise in Philosophy.
- Demonstrated expertise in Ethics.
- Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior experience teaching undergraduate courses in Religious Studies and/or the Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy or Ethics.
- Ability to teach other courses in the Department's "Humanities Area."
