Visiting Lecturer III (EXPIRED)

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

        Position Summary: 

The University of New Mexico’s Department of Philosophy seeks applicants for a full-time Visiting Lecturer III, effective August 2013. This is a one-year position that may be renewable for up to three years contingent upon satisfactory performance and budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will teach three or four courses per semester (in accordance with UNM workload policies) during the 2013-2014 academic year, including multiple sections of Phil 356: Symbolic Logic.   The successful candidate will also teach additional upper-division courses required for our undergraduate major; such courses will likely include Phil 358: Ethical Theory, Phil 371: Classical Social and Political Philosophy, and Phil 372: Contemporary Social and Political Philosophy.   If needed, the successful candidate may also be assigned to teach lower-division courses such as Phil 101: Introduction to Philosophy, Phil 202: Descartes to Kant, and Phil 211: Greek Philosophy. 

The successful candidate will join an active department that prides itself on high-quality teaching.  For further information on the UNM Department of Philosophy, please see our website: http://www.unm.edu/~thinker/

Salary is competitive. UNM provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, please go to http://hr/unm.edu/  and click on the Benefits link.  

Minimum Qualifications:

- PhD or ABD in Philosophy

- Ability to teach Symbolic Logic

- Two years of experience teaching university/college-level Philosophy courses

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience teaching Symbolic Logic

- Ability to teach Ethical Theory and Social-Political Philosophy

- Record of teaching excellence in Philosophy courses taught in a university or college setting

- Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues

All application materials must be received by June 3, 2013, for best consideration. The position will remain open until filled.  For complete details and to apply, please visit:  https://unmjobs.unm.edu/ and reference posting number 0820431.

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to Mary Domski, Chair of Search Committee, email:  [email protected]

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.  Women, Veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply