Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Philosophy, University of Nebraska at Omaha
| Job category | Junior faculty / Fixed term |
| AOS | Open |
| AOC | Open but must be able to teach Introduction to Philosophy: Meaning of Life and Introduction to Ethics. |
| Workload | Full time |
| Vacancies | 2 |
| Organization's reference number | 2024F-00113 |
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
| Start date | August 19, 2024. |
| Job description |
The University of Nebraska at Omaha seeks TWO (2) full-time Visiting Assistant Professors for one-year appointments to begin August 19, 2024. These positions may be renewable. Four courses per semester (eight courses per academic year) with opportunity for upper-level teaching. AOS: Open (though we have needs in Philosophy of Mind). AOC: Open but must be able to teach Introduction to Philosophy: Meaning of Life and Introduction to Ethics. Excellence in teaching is essential. Our lower-level courses cap at 25-30 students and our upper-level courses cap around 20 students. We control our course caps because we take class discussion and the teaching of writing very seriously (and we have been creative about teaching writing in the era of AI). Minimum: M.A. in Philosophy or equivalent (defined as a minimum of 18 graduate course work credit hours in Philosophy and ABD status in a Philosophy graduate program). Ph.D. Preferred. The University of Nebraska Omaha is a Doctoral/Research institution with over 15,000 students, and its Philosophy department offers an undergraduate BA. We have around 40 majors and a very active philosophy club. The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. |
| How to apply | |
| Application type | Online |
| Instructions |
Candidates should apply for this position at:
https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/20333.
Please include a cover letter, vita, evidence of teaching excellence, transcript, letters of recommendation, and writing sample (to be uploaded under the “portfolio” category on the application website). Any items or links that cannot be uploaded through the PeopleAdmin site may be emailed to [email protected]. For further information please contact Dr. William Melanson, Philosophy Department, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0265. Review of applications will begin on Wednesday, April 26, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled.
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| Web address to apply | https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/20333 |
| Deadline for full consideration: |
April 26, 2024, 12:00am CST
(applications under review) |
| Hard deadline | No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis) |
| Contact | |
| Web address for more information | https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/20333 |
| Contact name | Staci Geis |
| Contact email | |
| Contact phone | 402-554-2628 |
| Bookkeeping | |
| Time created | April 18, 2024, 5:10pm UTC |
| Scheduled expiry date | October 15, 2024, 1:50pm CST |
| Last updated | April 18, 2024, 5:10pm UTC |
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| Job Market Calendar |
This institution has indicated that the position advertised will not follow the APA's recommended job market calendar. An explanation, if provided, appears below.
We are hiring for 2 unexpected vacancies, so are on an urgent timetable in order to staff them for August start dates and allow hires to make personal arrangements (moving, securing housing, etc.). |
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