Lecturer, Philosophy

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at East Tennessee State University is hiring a full-time, nine-month Lecturer in Philosophy, beginning August 15, 2027. The department offers an undergraduate major in philosophy and minors in philosophy, religious studies, ethics, and humanities. The role has a 4-4 teaching load, primarily teaching Practical Reasoning, a course introducing students to the foundations of formal and informal reasoning. The lecturer will participate in the department’s shared service responsibilities and coordinate with other critical-thinking instructors in the department and campus units, including the Center for Teaching Excellence, Center for Academic Achievement, and General Education Advisory Council, to support instructors and improve critical-thinking instruction. The initial contract is three years and is renewable. This is not a tenure-track position; lecturers are eligible for promotion under established university criteria.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Philosophy by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of good teaching ability in relevant areas.
• Ability to teach courses related to the foundations of formal and informal reasoning.
• Ability to collaborate with instructors in the department and with other campus units.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 4-4 course load, primarily sections of Practical Reasoning.
• Participate in the department’s shared service responsibilities.
• Coordinate with other critical-thinking course instructors in the department and with relevant campus units.
• Support other instructors and elevate the quality of critical-thinking instruction within the department.

What This Job Offers

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