Visiting Assistant Professor

The Philosophy Department at Colgate University invites applications for two one-year visiting assistant professor positions, both beginning fall semester 2023. Position #1: AOS: Open. AOC: Environmental Ethics. Position #2: AOS: Open. AOC: Open, but the department has teaching needs in philosophy of race, non-Western philosophy, and Kant and 19th Century Philosophy. All applications received will be considered for both positions. Teaching load for each position is five courses per year. Completion of the Ph.D. in philosophy is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching effectiveness (which may include a teaching statement, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations if available), research statement, and a writing sample. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities (see our Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). In their application materials, candidates must describe their ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. All application materials must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24385. Complete applications received by March 20, 2023 will receive full consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews by video conferencing by early April. Finalists will be invited for on-campus interviews in April 2023.

Colgate is a selective liberal arts university of 3200 students situated in central New York State. Colgate Faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the Philosophy Department can be found at https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-philosophy.

Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at https://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org/jobs/ .

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other category covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.