Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Department of Philosophy, Bowdoin College
| Job category | Junior faculty / Fixed term |
| AOS | Open |
| AOC | Open |
| Workload | Full time |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Organization's reference number | Bowdoin College |
| Location | Brunswick, Maine, United States |
| Start date | July 1, 2025 |
| Job description |
Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy The Philosophy Department at Bowdoin College invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible visiting assistant professor position for the 2025-2026 academic year. The appointment will be for one year and begin July 1, 2024. For this position the teaching load is two courses per semester with AOS: open. The AOC is Ancient Philosophy. A PhD in Philosophy is expected by the date of appointment. Bowdoin College offers opportunities for professional development including robust programming and resources for establishing and enhancing mentoring networks. The College also offers support for teaching, scholarship, publication, digital initiatives, computing software, conference travel, and community partnerships in courses. Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the inclusive instruction and support of a diverse student population and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. Accessibility during the application and interview stages, as well as once employed, is a priority of the College: https://www.bowdoin.edu/accessibility/index.html. In addition, visa sponsorships for faculty hires are available. At Bowdoin, we also embrace inclusive excellence, an ongoing collective practice that honors our institutional commitment to provide an outstanding liberal arts education and serve the common good. We practice inclusive excellence when we build capacity to engage with and learn from differences, leverage resources to disrupt inequities, and foster belonging so that all members of our community can thrive. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The targeted hiring salary range for this appointment based on the position requirements is $71,000 – $75,000. |
| How to apply | |
| Application type | Online |
| Instructions |
Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions. Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/15330 to submit: 1) a cover letter that includes a summary of your scholarly focus, a description of your teaching philosophy and experience, and a description of how your approach demonstrates a commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a writing sample, and 4) the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Letter writers will be automatically contacted upon submission of your application.
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| Web address to apply | https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/15330 |
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| Deadline for full consideration: | January 15, 2025, 12:00am EST |
| Hard deadline | February 17, 2025, 11:59pm EST |
| Contact | |
| Web address for more information | http://www.bowdoin.edu. |
| Contact name | MARYBETH BERGQUIST |
| Contact email | |
| Contact phone | 2077253217 |
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| Time created | Yesterday, 10:32pm UTC |
| Scheduled expiry date | February 17, 2025, 11:59pm EST |
| Last updated | Yesterday, 10:32pm UTC |
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