Adjunct Professor

California Lutheran University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor of Philosophy. Applicants must be able to teach one or more of the following classes in-person (Thousand Oaks, CA):

• Business Ethics
• Problems in Philosophy (Intro)
• Philosophy and the Search for a Good Life (Intro)
• Introduction to Feminism
• Philosophy of Race
• Knowledge & Power
• Oppression & Liberation
• Philosophy of Education
• Ethics
• Social Ethics
• Environmental Ethics
• Sports Ethics
• Philosophy of Mind
• Metaphysics

Applicants must have at least a MA in Philosophy, but a Ph.D. in Philosophy or closely related field is preferred. AOS and AOC are open, but teaching experience (and/or strong potential), a commitment to inclusive an equitable pedagogy, and an interest in public and pre-college philosophy is desirable. This is a part-time position as the standard teaching load for adjuncts is 1-2 courses per semester.

California Lutheran University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and we are looking for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and success working in diverse, multi-cultural and multi-racial communities. CLU encourages applicants from all faiths, and advocates for justice and fairness for all people. Cal Lutheran is an accredited, private, comprehensive university that engages students in critical inquiry and is dedicated to educating leaders for a global society. The campus is located midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, and is home to more than 2,600 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students who come from 50 countries and represent a variety of faiths. >45% of Cal Lutheran students are from historically underserved groups, and >30% of freshmen are first generation students.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please email a cover letter and CV to the chair of the CLU Philosophy Department, Brian J Collins ([email protected]). Be sure to include the classes that you are interested in teaching in your cover letter. If your interest, experience, and availability align with the department’s needs you will be invited to submit a more formal on-line application at https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/6395 .

Make sure to include the following with your application:

1)    Cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications of the position and the class(es) that you are interested in teaching.

2)    Curriculum vitae (CV)/ resume

Deadline: ongoing