Visiting Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

The Division of Humanities at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ) invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor who will teach, advise majors, and serve in our Philosophy program. Candidates should have areas of specialization in Ethics and Political Philosophy. Areas of Competency include History of Philosophy, both Ancient and Modern, Logic, 20th Century Analytic Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Literature and Philosophy. The appointee will be expected to teach four undergraduate courses (12 credit hours) each semester. The qualified candidate should have a Ph.D. by the time of the appointment or be enrolled in an appropriate doctoral program and ABD. Teaching experience is required as is evidence of teaching effectiveness.  Preference will be given to candidates familiar with and working in the Analytic Philosophical tradition.

The start date for this position is August 2022.

Desirable Qualifications include: demonstrated commitment to student learning and to the success of all students in the open-access learning environment of a college or university; demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation; commitment to innovation and improvement of teaching, and strong interpersonal skills and collaborative spirit.

Individuals wishing to apply must go to Pitt’s Talent Center portal at https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=12100023232 and complete an application for the Visiting Instructor/Assistant Professor position, position number 22002420, NLT 1 MAY 22.

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is particularly committed to providing Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled persons opportunities to work in the field of Journalism.  The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their leadership, research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.