Fixed Term Lecturer of Philosophy

Fayetteville State University, United States

Updated: 26 days ago
Location: Fayetteville, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Position Title: Fixed Term Lecturer of Philosophy
Position Number: 000253
Working Title: Fixed Term Lecturer of Philosophy
Full-time or Part-time: Full Time
Time Limited Position: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Intelligence Studies, Geospatial Sciences, Political Science and History
Posting Number: 0401328
SHRA/EHRA: EHRA (Faculty)
Job Category: Professional
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency: Flat Rate
Description of primary duties and responsibilities:
Department of Intelligence Studies, Geospatial Science, Political Science and History at Fayetteville State University invites applications for a Fixed-Term Lecturer of Philosophy to begin in August 2024. Fayetteville State University is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina and the Second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state. To be eligible for the Lecturer position, the candidate must hold a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Philosophy. Founded in 1867 as the Howard School for the education of African Americans, today FSU serves a growing student body of approximately 7,000 and ranks among the nation’s most diverse campus communities.
Description of Work Continued:
The Department of Intelligence Studies, Geospatial Science, Political Science and History offers a variety of bachelor’s degrees in political science, history, geospatial science, and intelligence studies, along with several minor options, including a minor in Philosophy. Responsibilities of faculty include teaching at the undergraduate level, research, and service to the university and to the community. The successful candidate will be offered opportunity to teach several sections of critical thinking. The university has established the Gillis-Jones Institute for Ethics and Leadership with the aim of making the philosophical discussion of ethics central to the university’s mission. The proposed institute will be housed in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the candidate will be expected to teach ethics courses or team teach them with other faculty. Further, the IGPH Department intends to offer a Certificate in Ethics to give students multiple pathways to explore meaningful ethical and practical questions. Thus, the candidate’s contribution to the development of the proposed certificate program will be invaluable. In addition to instruction, duties will include service to the university and the profession. Candidates must have experience with online education at the college level. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filed. To apply, send a letter of application, current vita, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts and names of three recommenders to the Human Resources portal at https://jobs.uncfsu.edu

To learn more about the position, feel free to contact the Chair by email or telephone:
Dr. Linda D. Tomlinson
Department of Intelligence Studies, Geospatial Science, Political Science, and History
Fayetteville State University
1200 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
[email protected]
910-672-1556
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
  • To be eligible for the Lecturer position, the candidate must hold a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Philosophy.
  • Experience with teaching various formats (seated, online, synchronous, and asynchronous).
Knowledge skills and abilities:
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge/comfort with pedagogical technology.
  • Experience teaching logic and ethics courses would be useful.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Additional Information for Applicants
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
Quick Link https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/25253

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