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Visiting Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

History, Political Science, Philosophy , Longwod University

Job category Visiting fellowship / Professorship / Contract type open
AOS Political or War/Terrorism Philosophy
AOC Introductory or Environmental Ethics
AOC categories Environmental Philosophy
Social and Political Philosophy
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Farmville, Virginia, United States
Job description

The Department of History, Political Science, and Philosophy at Longwood University invites applications for a one year appointment as a Visiting Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Philosophy to begin August 2015. The successful applicant must be able and willing to teach 2-3 sections of introductory ethics or environmental ethics each semester, plus other courses that complement our curriculum, such as political philosophy or philosophy of war/terrorism. The ability to teach World Religions (a religion course, not philosophy of religion) would be an asset as well.  Longwood University is a public, Liberal Arts University. Evidence of teaching excellence required.

 Teaching load is four classes per semester if the applicant is hired as a Visiting Assistant  Professor, and five classes per semester if the applicant is hired as a Lecturer.  PhD is required at time of appointment for Visiting Assistant Professor, and M.A. for Lecturer. College-level teaching experience is preferred. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.

 To learn more about our program, visit http://www.longwood.edu/philpolhist/philosophy.htm.

 Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position. A successful criminal background check is required. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Please submit the following as a single PDF file not to exceed 5 MB in size: a letter of interest, current vita, and contact information for three references. Please complete the “Release of Information,” and “EEO Data Collection Form”, these forms may be found on our website under Recruitment and Hiring at http://www.longwood.edu/hr/24381.htm. Please note that the EEO form is voluntary. Please submit documents to the email below indicating position F0049: 

Human Resources

Longwood University

201 High Street

Farmville, VA  23909

Phone:  434-395-2074

Fax:  434-395-2666

Email: [email protected]

 In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.  You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application.  If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or [email protected].

The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) includes campus security information, campus fire statistics, safety procedures and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses.  The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the (HEOA) Higher Education Opportunity Act.  Longwood University’s Annual Safety and Security report is available at: http://www.longwood.edu/assets/police/Clery_Act_2011_Crime_Report.pdfand the Annual Fire Safety report at:http://www.longwood.edu/assets/police/Fire_Report_for_Clery_Act_2011.pdf  A hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety reports and/or a copy of the Fire Log are maintained at the Longwood Police Office and will be provided upon request.

 

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan.  EOE/AA

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Application type Email
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Hard deadline No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis)
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Web address for more information http://www.longwood.edu/philpolhist/philosopy.htm
Contact name Longwood University- HR
Contact email
Contact phone 434-395-2074
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Time created November 7, 2014, 4:02pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date March 7, 2015, 10:26am EST
Expired on March 7, 2015, 10:26am EST
Last updated March 7, 2015, 3:46pm UTC
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