Professorial Lecturer (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at American University invites applications for a full-time, academic year appointment in applied ethics at the rank of Professorial Lecturer beginning August 28, 2017. Teaching duties include introductory courses in ethical theory and applied ethics (including bioethics). In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will may include participation in department, school and university activities.

Applicants should hold a PhD, however highly qualified applicants with a master’s degree related to field will be considered.  Salary and benefits are competitive for a full time term appointment. The teaching load for the year is three courses per semester (fall and spring). Funding for research and/or travel to participate in academic conferences is available. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/43247. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital.  For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers undergraduate degree programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies and graduate degree programs in Philosophy, including the M.A. Philosophy (including Philosophy and Social Policy) and a joint MA in Ethics, Peace and Global Affairs. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at http://www.american.edu/cas/ and about the department at http://www.american.edu/cas/philrel/.