Assistant Professor, Philosophy & Ethics, Tenure Track

Purpose of Position

The Department of Philosophy & Ethics at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a full-time, benefitted tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Ethics. The position begins August 16, 2025, and is contingent upon availability of funding.

The department seeks to hire someone with a combination of areas of specialization and/or competency in American Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, Ethical Theory, Feminist Philosophy, and Philosophy of Race & Postcolonialism. Courses the successful hire will be expected to teach regularly include Environmental Ethics and Death & Dying.

This position carries a 3/3 teaching load. The successful candidate will teach in-person on campus and asynchronous online courses, maintain a robust research agenda, and participate in shared faculty governance and service.

The Department of Philosophy & Ethics offers courses covering diverse philosophical theories and methodologies, as well as their application to real world problems. We have particular strengths in ethics and social-political philosophy. Our courses represent the backbone of the liberal arts educational mission of the university. We offer two major tracks, one in philosophy and one in pre-law, as well as minors in ethics and philosophy.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the Department of Philosophy & Ethics through teaching, research, and service to the department, college, university, and community. The effort distribution is expected to be 60% Teaching (3/3 course load), 30% Research, and 10% Service. The successful candidate will contribute to the UND LEADS Strategic Plan through a commitment to strong teaching, community service, and meaningful scholarly activity. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed. The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please contact UND’s Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen ([email protected]) to explore dual-career opportunities.

Required Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty,
  staff, and students
• Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the
  Department of Philosophy & Ethics
• Ability to meet deadlines

Minimum Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in Philosophy by August 15, 2025
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in American Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, Ethical Theory, Feminist
  Philosophy, and/or Philosophy of Race & Postcolonialism
• Prior experience and/or demonstrated potential to teach the following courses:
  Environmental Ethics and Death & Dying
• Demonstrated knowledge in diverse philosophical perspectives
• Experience teaching in-person and asynchronous online courses in philosophy
• Commitment to excellence in teaching demonstrated through teaching portfolio
• Evidence of a promising research agenda related to areas of expertise

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/01/2024 and include the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching portfolio that includes: statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi for
   ‘Environmental Ethics’ and ‘Death & Dying’, and recent summaries of teaching evaluations
• Writing sample
• A list of three references with contact information
• Unofficial transcripts (Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit
     official transcripts upon hire.)

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