Contract Renewable Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

POSITION TITLE:  Contract Renewable Assistant Professor of Philosophy

COMPENSATION RANGE: 50,000.00 - 53,000.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty

DEPARTMENT: Philosophy

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/1/2024

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 02/03/2024

Position Summary:

This position has a workload distribution of 80% teaching (4-4 teaching load) and 20% service. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate potential for teaching excellence in traditional and online settings and participate in department, college, and/or community service activities. UNC is an equal opportunity institution that is committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability status, class, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or political affiliation.

Minimum Requirements:

A Ph.D. in Philosophy is preferred. ABDs will be considered; appointment would be at the rank of a Contract Renewable Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) with a commensurate salary.

Preferred Requirements:

Preference will be given to applicants with a terminal degree in Philosophy and a willingness to develop teaching competence in the history of philosophy broadly construed and/or Philosophy of Science. We prefer the potential to develop competence in Non-Western Philosophy (including Latin American or Latinx Philosophy), or Applied Ethics (including Environmental Ethics and Data Ethics) and teaching competence in formal logic. We have a broad need for teaching introductory courses. Interest and dedication to teaching students from diverse backgrounds is strongly preferred.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

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AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.

The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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