Lecturer, Philosophy

The Philosophy Department at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. invites applications for two one-year, full-time, non-tenure-track faculty positions for the 2025-26 academic year.  Positions may be renewable contingent on department and core curriculum needs.  AOS/AOC: open. Gonzaga's core curriculum includes Reasoning (PHIL 101), Philosophy of Human Nature (PHIL 201), and Ethics (PHIL 301). Applicants should be prepared to teach some combination of 101 and either 201 or 301. Teaching load: 24 credits/year.

The Philosophy Department plays a critical role in the University Core Curriculum and the advancement of the University mission. Embodying the famous words of Socrates, “The unexamined life is not worth living,” our faculty offer the Gonzaga community opportunities to reflect on the most fundamental questions of the human experience and to explore ideas about God, humanity, and the universe in which we live. Our bachelor’s and master’s programs aim to deepen students' love of wisdom through the study of the intellectual and moral traditions of our world.

For information on Gonzaga University’s mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement.

To learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences’ commitment to inclusive practices, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/casjobs.

For more information on the Philosophy Department, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/college-of-arts-sciences/departments/philosophy.

For information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, Washington, on the ancestral homelands of the Spokane Tribe of Indians. The second largest city in Washington state, Spokane boasts a vibrant art community and a range of exciting restaurants, with several ski resorts and other outdoor recreational areas within driving distance. Gonzaga University is ranked in the top 100 National Universities by U.S. News and World Report.

 Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy by July 16, 2025.
• At least one year of teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Evidence of active scholarly engagement.
• Willingness and ability to adopt inclusive course design and teaching strategies.
• Willingness and ability to contribute to the mission of Gonzaga University: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement.

Job Duties:

• Teach four courses per semester, with primary responsibility in PHIL 101/Reasoning.
• Applicants should also be prepared to teach PHIL 201/Human Nature and PHIL 301/Ethics.