The Department of Philosophy of Wheaton College (Illinois) invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy for the 2026-27 school year. Teaching responsibilities include multiple sections of an introductory course as well as related upper-division elective courses, which will be based on the successful candidate’s interests and experience. A PhD in Philosophy or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates should have a strong commitment to the liberal arts and the ability to integrate their Christian faith into their teaching. The budgeted salary range for the position is $61,000 to $65,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should begin the process via Wheaton College’s online application portal. Wheaton College, located in a suburban community in the Chicago metropolitan area, is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant. Wheaton College faculty and staff also support the Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment, which highlights our desire to treat all individuals as equal image-bearers of Jesus Christ. We encourage applications from candidates who will work to deepen Christ-centered diversity by fostering a campus climate where all faculty, staff, students, and alumni feel welcomed, respected, valued, and supported. For more information about Wheaton College, visit www.wheaton.edu. Additionally, Wheaton College aspires to provide a physically safe environment for students, staff, and faculty to learn and work. In support of this objective, the College requires background checks for final candidates, after an employment offer is extended. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
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Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees