Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

The School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies (SHPRS) at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure eligible faculty member, at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, to begin August 16, 2025. This is a fixed-term, academic year (nine month) appointment. Subsequent annual renewal is possible contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university. This full-time, -eligible career-track position includes a path to promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and full Teaching Professor. Areas of Specialization/Competence: Applied Ethics. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching undergraduate courses in applied ethics (a 4/4 load), including bioethics, business ethics, and environmental ethics. The preferred candidate will also be able help us relieve enrollment pressure in other areas, such as ancient philosophy. These courses will be taught online and in-person with the majority of the load online. In addition to teaching, responsibilities will include supervising teaching assistants and graders. This person will also serve the school, college and university in capacities appropriate for the position.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in Philosophy or related discipline by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching applied ethics courses.
• Demonstrated potential for online teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching undergraduate courses in business ethics, bioethics, or environmental ethics.
• Experience teaching online undergraduate courses.
• Readiness to participate in service activities in the school, college, and university.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate courses in applied ethics, including bioethics, business ethics, and environmental ethics.
• Teach a 4/4 course load, primarily online.
• Supervise teaching assistants and graders.
• Serve the school, college, and university in appropriate capacities.

What This Job Offers

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