Philosophy Instructor

Job Opportunity:

The Department of Philosophy at Saint Mary's College invites applications for a non-tenure track, two-year visiting assistant professor appointment with the possibility of renewal, to begin in the upcoming academic year.

Teaching Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching seven courses per year, on a semester schedule, to our small group of majors and minors. Opportunities to teach upper-division courses are also available.

Department Overview:

Our department is a small, pluralistic department with interdisciplinary connections to a number of other programs, including Gender and Women's Studies, Justice Studies, Autism Studies, Environmental Studies, Religious Studies and Theology, Data Science, and Neuroscience.

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. and teaching experience is required. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the life of the department, with some service expectations, but no required research activity.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please send a cover letter, including a description of how you can contribute to the mission of a Catholic, women's liberal arts college, a curriculum vitae, two to three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching excellence, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement that demonstrates your commitment to fostering an inclusive classroom environment and taking a social justice oriented approach to research and service.