Assistant Teaching Professor (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Northeastern University seeks to fill a position of Assistant Teaching Professor in philosophy beginning September 2019. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to and experience in undergraduate teaching and will have expertise in the history of philosophy and social and political philosophy. The person filling this position will teach the core historical courses in the Department’s philosophy major – Modern Philosophy and Ancient Philosophy and Political Thought – as well as foundational courses in the Department’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics major, including social and political philosophy. Candidates should have demonstrated commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive environments as well as to promoting experiential learning, which are central to a Northeastern University education. A Ph.D. in philosophy or equivalent is required by time of appointment. This is an untenured, but continuing and tracked position with the possibility of promotion to Associate and Full Teaching Professor, as well as multi-year (3 year and 5 year) contracts. The standard teaching load is six courses per year, and there are service and professional development responsibilities.

To apply, please go to http://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/faculty-positions and click on the link for full-time positions or if viewing this description on the Northeastern University website, click “Apply to this job.” Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by November 30th will be assured full consideration. Applications should include a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s interest in and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, statement on teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including teaching evaluations), sample syllabi, writing sample and letters of reference. Questions should be addressed to Prof. Mathew Smith, Search Committee Chair, [email protected].

The College of Social Sciences and Humanities is a leader in the Experiential Liberal Arts (www.northeastern.edu/cssh/about/deans-welcome). Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a dynamic and highly selective urban research university in the center of Boston. Grounded in its signature co-op program, Northeastern provides unprecedented global experiential learning opportunities. The College is strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and enthusiastically welcomes nominations and applications from members of groups that have been, and continue to be, underrepresented in academia.

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly