Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

The Philosophy Department at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August, 2018. Ph.D. preferred/ABD considered. AOS: Open; AOC: Open. The teaching load is 3/3 (24 credit hours per year), which will include multiple sections of the College’s required philosophy course, “Human Nature and Ethics,” and several electives.

The specialization and concentration are open, but we are looking for candidates who can teach in the history of Western philosophy, and an ability to teach metaphysics is also desirable. Apart from demonstrating outstanding teaching, the successful candidate will be expected to pursue an active program of scholarship and offer regular service to the department and the College.

Applicants must be willing to support the mission and core values of Saint Joseph’s College.

Saint Joseph’s College, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a Catholic liberal arts college enrolling roughly 1000 students of all faiths on campus in the traditional 4-year college, while another 2,400 working adults take online courses from locations throughout the country and the world. The beautiful 430 acre campus is located on Sebago Lake, one half hour from Portland, Maine and two hours from Boston.

Saint Joseph’s College is committed to providing physical activity and wellness opportunities for our employees. We have been recognized as a Gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites Recognition program in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Saint Joseph's College successfully earned a Bronze STARS award from the Association of the Advancement of Sustainability of Higher Education (AASHE). The STARS assessment enables the College to plan our goal of carbon neutrality on campus by 2036.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Please complete our online application by visiting www.sjcme.edu and clicking on “Careers at SJC”. Please complete the application, to include: (a) cover letter; (b) CV; (c) evidence of teaching effectiveness; (d) a sample of scholarly work; (e) unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required from finalists); (f) three letters of recommendation; (g) three professional references; (h) Read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement.  

The confidential letters of recommendation (or any other inquiries) may instead be sent directly to Dr. Walter Ludwig, Chair of the Philosophy Department at [email protected] or 278 Whites Bridge Road,Standish, ME, 04084.

To ensure full consideration, applicants must submit their materials by November 1. Video/phone interviews will be held in late November or early December.

Saint Joseph’s College is an EEO employer.

Specific questions may be emailed to: [email protected] or [email protected] or call 207-893-7757.