Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy

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Posted: 01-Feb-24

Location: Oberlin, Ohio

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Arts/Humanities

Internal Number: 14871

Job Summary:

The Philosophy Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of two semesters, beginning Fall 2024, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will teach a total of five courses in the curricular area of Ethics, including Applied Ethics.

Required qualifications:

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or expected by August 2024). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College is committed to student and faculty diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran's status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

Compensation:

Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes a competitive benefits package.

Special instructions to applicant:

A complete application will be comprised of 1) a Cover Letter describing your teaching and scholarship, detailing proposed courses and connections to supporting an inclusive learning environment; 2) a Curriculum Vitae; 3) sample syllabi; 4) a statement detailing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; 5) an unofficial graduate transcript; and 6) Letters of Reference from three (3) recommenders.
By providing three (3) professional references (names and email addresses), you agree that we may contact them through our applicant web portal. Reference writers will be asked to submit an electronic letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant.
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by the March 1 deadline will be guaranteed full consideration. Questions about the position can be addressed to: Todd Ganson, Chair of Philosophy, at [email protected].

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Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at http://new.oberlin.edu/about
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