Resident Assistant Professor of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Creighton University invites applications for a non-tenure-track resident assistant professor with a teaching competence in ethics for a one-year appointment. We seek individuals committed to being outstanding teacher-scholars within a primarily undergraduate-serving college. The successful applicant will teach a 4-4 course load teaching foundational courses.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Philosophy is preferred; ABD will be considered.
• Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs is required.
• Evidence of excellent college-level teaching is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations are required.
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others are required.

About Creighton

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year-old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities – Midwest.

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