Assistant Professor

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Philosophy is seeking an Assistant Professor. The department seeks candidates who can help meet our teaching needs in our Philosophy and Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law majors, as well as our anticipated offerings of an AI and Philosophy minor and a concentration in AI and Philosophy. The department has needs for instruction in Phil 376 (Philosophy of Law), Phil 322 (Environmental Philosophy), Phil 332 (Ethics and Global Poverty), and Phil 452 (AI, Ethics, and Society), as well as introductory philosophy and ethics courses. As we are a small department, we look favorably on candidates who can teach a variety of courses beyond those listed above.

Requirements

• Must have earned a PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Evidence of research and teaching excellence should be included in the research and teaching dossiers.
• All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by the closing date.
• Applications should be submitted electronically through the NMSU Careers website.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter.
• Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae.
• Applicants must submit a research dossier containing a statement outlining current and future research interests and a recent piece of academic writing.
• Applicants must submit a teaching dossier, including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.
• Provide the name and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to the candidate's teaching abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to teach a variety of courses beyond those listed above.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Philosophy and Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law majors.
• Teach courses related to an AI and Philosophy minor and a concentration in AI and Philosophy.
• Instruct in Phil 376 (Philosophy of Law), Phil 322 (Environmental Philosophy), Phil 332 (Ethics and Global Poverty), and Phil 452 (AI, Ethics, and Society).
• Teach introductory philosophy and ethics courses.
• Teach a variety of courses beyond those specifically listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree