Instructor - Department of Philosophy
About The Position
Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants for the position of Instructor in the Department of Philosophy. The university values its Mission and shares its commitment to inclusive excellence and the building of a just society. LMU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Black-Serving Institution (BSI), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), animating servingness for all persons, regardless of identity or beliefs, through its mission and Jesuit, Marymount educational traditions. The department is at the center of a Catholic university whose mission is inspired and guided by the traditions of the Society of Jesus, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, and the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. This position is a vocation devoted to love of the truth in all its fullness, a way of being a person for others, more specifically, for students, by putting oneself at their service by exemplifying the love of wisdom and thereby enkindling in them a love of all that is good, true, and beautiful.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Philosophy or related discipline is required.
- ABD candidates who anticipate completion of the doctorate by Fall 2027 will be considered.
- Demonstrated teaching excellence.
- Desire to live a life of intellectual friendship with colleagues and students in the light of the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who embrace the vision of philosophical pluralism and the Catholic intellectual tradition as they animate teaching, philosophical activity, and collegial life in a department.
Responsibilities
- 3-3 course load, undergraduate core philosophy teaching.
- Regular participation in co-curricular activities and departmental service expected.
- Courses to be taught include Philosophical Inquiry, an introductory course required for all LMU students, and/or Ethics, which meets the university’s core Ethics and Justice requirement, and possibly other core courses.
- Contribute to the department’s goal of helping students of all backgrounds to become critical and reflective thinkers.
Benefits
- Initial appointment will be for two years; successful candidates upon review will be eligible for renewable three-year contracts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
