Job Description
Assistant Professor of Philosophy Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Department: Philosophy & Religion - 250650
Minimum Qualifications The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track nine-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2025.
The requirements for the position are a Ph.D. in Philosophy in addition to an Area of Specialization (AOS) in Environmental Ethics, and an Area of Competence (AOC) in Feminist Philosophy or Philosophy of Law.
Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires a Ph.D. in Philosophy to be awarded by August 2025.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) N/A
License/Certification Required N/A
Description of the Department or Unit The Department of Philosophy and Religion provides distinctive academic programs in which students critically and creatively examine the beliefs, values, practices, and institutions that shape human lives. The department guides students in becoming reflective and resilient individuals who contribute to their communities in constructive and meaningful ways. It achieves this mission through excellence in teaching, research, and service; a variety of pedagogical approaches and research methods; collegial and collaborative relationships; and an abiding commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. In its curriculum and campus engagements, it recognizes a plurality of the world's many philosophical and religious perspectives.
The department offers separate undergraduate degree programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies and minors in Philosophy, Religious Studies, Philosophy and Religious Studies, and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
Additional information about the department may be found at:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Instructional duties will include teaching in the areas of the AOS and AOC, and teaching other philosophy courses as needed. Faculty members are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship as well as participate in service activities.
All faculty and staff are expected to support Appalachian State University's
Strategic Priorities . Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2025
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 11/15/2024
To apply, visit Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
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