Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy
7 hours ago
Job Opportunity
The Department of Philosophy at Virginia Tech invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to excellence in scholarly research and teaching. The selected individual will have expertise in Normative or Applied Ethics as their area(s) of specialization.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach six classes per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate level and conduct scholarly research. In addition, the individual will be encouraged to participate in, and contribute to, the intellectual life of the department through participation in departmental talks and events.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Philosophy by appointment start date. Research specialization in Normative or Applied Ethics, with evidence of research excellence in one or both of these subdisciplines. Evidence of teaching effectiveness to meet teaching needs, especially courses in Normative Ethics (e.g., Morality and Justice) and Applied Ethics (e.g., Philosophy, Sex, and Gender) at the undergraduate levels. Evidence of effectiveness in supporting the academic success of underrepresented and underserved students. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Preferred Qualifications
Willingness and ability to work in a high-tech environment, such as computer-aided instruction. Interest and experience working effectively with a diverse student population. Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a variety of disciplines. Ability to articulate a coherent agenda of research or scholarship and to identify potential funding sources to support such research. Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight colleges, a graduate school, a veterinary medicine school, a college of engineering, and a college of agriculture and life sciences. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous research centers and institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Gil Hersch at 540-231-8823 during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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