Visiting Assistant Professor

St. Olaf College

Visiting Assistant Professor (Fixed term)

AOS: Feminist philosophy

AOC: Open, with preference for Philosophy of Race

The Department of Philosophy at St. Olaf College invites applications for a one-year appointment at the rank of visiting Assistant Professor. This is a full-time position in the department of philosophy to begin in August 2023.  The area of specialization is feminist philosophy, with an area of competence in the philosophy of race.  Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses such as Feminist Philosophy and Race & Social Justice.

Qualifications:

A PhD in philosophy is expected, though we will consider advanced ABD candidates in philosophy.  We request that in the letter of application, candidates address their potential to contribute to the St. Olaf community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. We are, in addition, looking for candidates who have an appreciation for liberal arts education and an interest in interdisciplinary teaching. 

About the Philosophy Department:

For more information about the department, please visit:https://wp.stolaf.edu/philosophy/

Diversity
At St. Olaf College, we are committed to equity and inclusion. We strive to be a campus of welcome where students, faculty, and staff thrive by bringing their full humanity—gender identity, sexuality, race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic class, disability, religion, spirituality, and age—to the Hill each day. Our goal is to generate conversations and processes that over time create greater clarity, transparency, trust, cooperation, consensus, respect, and measurable outcomes. Practices that support this goal include listening, cultivating a growth mindset, respecting those with different views, being informed by data, and understanding that the work is ongoing, collaborative, organic, and ever evolving. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit materials online at https://careers.stolaf.edu/jobs/visiting-assistant-professor-of-philosophy-northfield-minnesota-united-states. A complete application includes:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Writing sample
• Graduate Transcript (official or unofficial).
• Evidence of teaching excellence (this may include teaching evaluations, a teaching statement, samples of syllabi,  and/or other evidence of excellence).
• The contact information for three professional references who can speak to your abilities in teaching and scholarship. 

Review of applications will begin on March 8th, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will be given full consideration. Finalist interviews are expected to take place virtually in March of 2023. Questions about the position, department, or college may be directed to Jason Marsh, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected] Applicants who need assistance with the online application process should call 507-786-3356.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff employees. It is located in Northfield, Minnesota, about 45 minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul with their rich and diverse cultural resources. The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. St. Olaf College is proud to be:

• Included in multiple editions of Colleges that Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About College
• An institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
• Ranked #1 among baccalaureate colleges in the number of students who study abroad
• One of the top producers of Fulbright U.S. students among liberal arts colleges
• Ranked #20 for best undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report, 2018

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