Professorial Lecturer (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time appointment in applied ethics at the rank of Professorial Lecturer for Academic Year 2018-2019. The appointment is a 9-month term position and will commence on August 27, 2018. Applicants should hold a PhD, however highly qualified applicants with a master’s degree related to applied ethics will be considered. We particularly welcome candidates with expertise in critical race theory, feminist theory, and bioethics. The position will require the incumbent to teach three courses per semester (fall and spring), including, but not limited to, introductory courses in ethical theory and applied ethics. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service. Salary is competitive. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/50495 . Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. Please contact Flor Rivas, Senior Administrative Assistant, at 202-885-2931or [email protected] if you have any questions. 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 of Philosophy and Religion at http://www.american.edu/cas/philrel/. American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.