Lecturer in Philosophy (Ethicist) #8038 (EXPIRED)

Lecturer in Philosophy

(Ethicist)

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Christopher Newport University invites applications for the position of Lecturer in Philosophy, effective August 21, 2017.  This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment with a nominal teaching load of 4-4.  The university seeks teacher-scholars who are committed to undergraduate education, who want to engage students in creative intellectual challenges, and who will be active in their service to the university and community.  Applicant’s commitment to undergraduate education includes excellence in teaching and research with undergraduates. AOS: Ethics/Applied Ethics.  AOC: Philosophy of Language and/or Legal Reasoning. The primary responsibility for the position will be teaching Business Ethics, which is a required course for those applying to the Luter School of Business.  The Ph.D. in Philosophy is required for appointment at the rank of Lecturer.  Individuals who are ABD and will not hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment and/or possess a master’s degree in a related field may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor.  Phi Beta Kappa membership is highly desirable.

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies consists of 11 full-time faculty, each dynamic teacher/scholar is committed to expanding and enhancing the awareness of thought traditions across the centuries and across the globe. CNU's Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies is distinctive for its departmental integration of the study of Philosophy in conjunction with Religious Studies. Our multifaceted and comprehensive curriculum prepares students for admittance to top graduate programs across the country.

CNU is committed to outstanding teaching and learning, undergraduate education, and the liberal studies core; the University is seeking to shelter a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. The Fall 2016 freshman class of 1,225 students was selected from nearly 8,000 admission applications, and presented high school GPA and SAT score middle 50% ranges of 3.5-4.0 and 1080-1240, respectively.  Capital improvements (approaching $1 billion) on the beautiful, 260-acre campus, located between historic Colonial Williamsburg and the ocean resort of Virginia Beach, integrate the University’s liberal arts vision, nurturing mind, body, and spirit. These include the state-of-the-art Trible Library; three new academic buildings including a newly opened integrated science building; the Freeman Center athletic complex; and the I.M. Pei-designed Ferguson Center for the Arts, which brings to Virginia the finest performing artists in the world.

Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that rewards outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement. Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored and fully engaged in the life of our academic community.  We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession.  Faculty are productive scholars and researchers, supported by professional development funds. Faculty and administrators regularly consult and collaborate as the University works to sustain a culture of scholarly inquiry, informed debate, and civic action that enriches students, faculty, and the surrounding community. The result is a supportive and cohesive academic setting in which the University cultivates and carries forward its mission. Competitive salary with excellent health and retirement benefits and a well-designed family leave policy further enhance the CNU workplace. For further information on CNU, please visit our website at http://www.cnu.edu.

To apply, submit a letter of application, vita, graduate transcripts (photocopies are acceptable for initial screening), teaching portfolio (including statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness), writing sample, course syllabi for class or classes taught that relate to Business Ethics, Medical Ethics, and at least three letters of reference to: 

Director of Faculty Recruitment

Lecturer in Philosophy Faculty Search

Search #8038

Christopher Newport University

1 Avenue of the Arts

Newport News, VA 23606-3072

Or [email protected]

Review of applications will begin on October 27, 2016.

Applications received after October 27, 2016, will be accepted but considered only if needed.

Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to Access and Opportunity.