Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy & Religion within the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position in Philosophy beginning August 2018. The contract will be for one year, with the possibility of annual renewal for multiple years.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of 8,913 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 20 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 229 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and 140 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

Teaching load is 4 courses (16 credit hours) per semester at the introductory undergraduate level. The area of specialization (AOS) is APPLIED ETHICS and the area of concentration (AOC) is OPEN. The successful candidate must be able to teach intro-level, undergraduate philosophy courses in Ethics, Environmental Ethics, and Business Ethics as well as a general Introduction to Philosophy course. The department is committed to rigorous undergraduate teaching that introduces students to an inclusive vision of philosophy that encompasses classic figures and texts, contemporary philosophical debates (both within and outside of academia), and a wide range of voices and perspectives, including many that have traditionally been marginalized within the discipline of philosophy. Teaching experience is preferred. Ph.D. in Philosophy must be in hand no later than August 15, 2018.

The successful candidate will be skilled at attracting a diverse group of students to become interested in philosophy and become philosophy majors, will have a broad background in philosophy, and will be committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, especially at the introductory level. Other responsibilities include assisting with ongoing outcomes assessment procedures and additional professional service in support of the department, college, and university.

The Department of Philosophy & Religion offers a B.A. degree in Philosophy and a Philosophy minor. Its many activities include the preparation and coaching of a successful Ethics College Bowl team and an active Philosophy Club.

To be assured of full consideration, submit all materials by January 16, 2018, but please note that applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.  

For details and to apply on-line, please visit our website at https://ut.edu/jobs 

Applicants should be prepared to attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, student course evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness and sample syllabi).

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job related criteria. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.