Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at the University of Indianapolis invites applications for two Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy openings. These are full-time, visiting, nine-month positions with benefits beginning August 2018 and carrying a two-year term. The selected finalist will be invited to apply for a national search, which will be conducted at a later date for the academic year of 2020/2021.

Each assistant professor will carry a 4-4 teaching load and offer courses primarily for the undergraduate general education philosophy curriculum. Each new hire will be able to carry out an ongoing research agenda, provide service to the department and University, and have the ability to service areas of the philosophy curriculum that are ethics focused, e.g. Introduction to Ethics, Medical Ethics, Business Ethics. Preference will be given to candidates with undergraduate teaching experience in ethics. Opportunities to teach a 200 level course in Social-Political Philosophy and/or Law, Philosophy and Punishment available for qualified candidates.

Founded in 1902, the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) is a private, comprehensive, diverse university affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The University prides itself on its personal attention, small class sizes, and faculty-student interaction. Enrolling more than 5,400 students, UIndy’s campus of nearly seventy acres is located five miles from downtown Indianapolis.

Undergraduate enrollment at our Indianapolis campus is approximately 4000 students with partner campuses in China (Ningbo Institute of Technology and Zhejiang Yuexiu University of Foreign Languages). Some distinctive features of our university include: nationally recognized graduate programs in Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy; NCAA Division II Athletics programs, several of which are nationally ranked; a flourishing ecumenical religious community that offers resources for many faiths but with an emphasis on the Christian tradition given the University’s Wesleyan roots; a campus that embraces diversity despite its location in a relatively homogeneous part of the United States; a campus that is growing increasingly diverse and more selective while at the same time ensuring it does not undermine efforts to attract 1st generation college students.

To view the full position and to apply electronically, please visit hrjobs.uindy.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, creed, sex, sexual orientation or identity, marital status, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.