Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy
About The Position
The Philosophy & Religion program in the School of Humanities at the University of Southern Mississippi invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy to begin Fall 2026. The program has a new inter-disciplinary BA in Philosophy, Religion, and Law that offers three pathways of concentration: Ethics, Philosophy of Law, and Religion and World Cultures. We are seeking a candidate who specializes in Philosophy of Law, with areas of competence in Ethics and teaching Critical Thinking (with a focus on LSAT preparation). The teaching load is 4/4.
Requirements
- PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment
- Knowledge of computers and appropriate teaching technologies
Nice To Haves
- A record of publication and scholarship as well as teaching experience in both conventional and online formats.
- Knowledge of Canvas helpful.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy of Law, Ethics, Critical Thinking, and survey courses in both conventional and online formats
- Maintain active publishing and research agenda
- Advise and mentor undergraduate students
- Participate in program assessment
- Fulfill service obligations appropriate to teaching-track faculty
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
