Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

St. Norbert College invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Philosophy. Area of Specialty: Philosophy of Mind. Area of Competence: Open. 

We are committed to broadening the undergraduate experience of philosophy and are especially interested in candidates who engage with the social or natural sciences. The ordinary teaching load is three classes per semester, typically including one or more sections of the college’s first-year Philosophical Foundations course and/or other courses in the college’s Core Curriculum. In addition to teaching, the responsibilities of the position include an active program of scholarship, service on college committees, student advising, and other typical collegial duties. More information is available at the Philosophy discipline’s web page, http://www.snc.edu/philosophy, and in particular the discipline’s relation to the mission of the college.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Philosophy at the time of hire or with specified completion date; evidence of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and collegial service; a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) as well as shared governance; and the ability to contribute courses to the college’s Core Curriculum.

About St. Norbert College: St. Norbert College, a thriving, nationally ranked Catholic liberal arts college known for its academic excellence, international focus, and leadership and service opportunities, is situated on an attractive, riverside campus in De Pere, Wisconsin, a community contiguous with the city of Green Bay. St. Norbert is the only college in the world sponsored by the Norbertines, a Catholic order devoted to community, education, and serving the needs of others.

The division of Academic Affairs provides safe, inclusive, and anti-racist educational and work experiences for our faculty, staff, and students of color, congruent with our Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts values. Therefore, we invite candidates who have research interests, pedagogical experience, or lived experience that demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging to join our community of teaching and learning. We are seeking to hire several new faculty members across the college as part of a cohort of scholars who are committed to meeting together, working as a group to infuse equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) into the curriculum. This past year we conducted a national search to hire an inaugural dean of curriculum and senior diversity officer, which highlights the importance of EDIB work in the curriculum.  

As one of the nation’s top Catholic liberal arts colleges, St. Norbert builds on the beliefs and practices of an ancient religious order while responding to the current needs of its students and communities. Today at St. Norbert College, the spirit of Norbert of Xanten, who founded the Norbertine order of priests in the twelfth century, lives through this modern, bustling community dedicated to transforming and empowering its students. The college has seen remarkable development in the past decade, particularly the construction and renovation of more than $150 million in campus facilities and infrastructure. St. Norbert is characterized by recent strong enrollments, as evidenced over the past ten years by the largest, most diverse, and most talented first-year classes in the college’s history. 

At St. Norbert College, a holistic approach to students characterizes the curriculum and classroom; faculty use their award-winning research to challenge and encourage students to greater curiosity, and students learn and collaborate both in and outside the classroom in an integrated experience. St. Norbert College is organized into four academic divisions – Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Visual & Performing Arts – and the Donald J. Schneider School of Business & Economics.

How to Apply: Applications – consisting of cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, a statement addressing the candidate’s commitment to EDIB, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness – should be submitted by clicking on the apply now link on this page.  Please also have three letters of recommendation sent to [email protected], addressed to Dr. Jennifer Hockenbery, Dean of Humanities. Full consideration will be given to all applications received by November 15. Applications may be sent in complete confidence.

Further information about St. Norbert College is available at www.snc.edu. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Prof. Eric Hagedorn, at [email protected].

St. Norbert College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of our people, ideas, and talents. We welcome individuals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and skills to join our college community in our pursuit of inclusion and excellence. Women and individuals from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

St. Norbert College, a Catholic institution rooted in the Norbertine tradition, welcomes applications from members of all backgrounds and faith traditions. The College’s mission emphasizes the Norbertine vision of community and includes providing “an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development.” We seek those who will contribute to our mission and support our commitment to building a vibrant, diverse and spiritually engaged community. Mission Statement

The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, paid time-off, and tuition waiver.