Visiting Assistant College Lecturer Philosophy and Comparative Religion (EXPIRED)

Cleveland State University
Visiting Assistant College Lecturer

Philosophy and Comparative Religion

Job Summary:
The Department of Philosophy and Comparative Religion at Cleveland State University invites applications for a one-year appointment as Visiting Assistant College Lecturer beginning August 21, 2023, and ending May 15, 2024. Area of Specialization: Open; Area of Competence: Technology Ethics, Applied Ethics. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

Duties will consist of teaching four courses per semester including Data Ethics, Engineering Ethics, as well as other applied ethics courses such as Health Care Ethics, and engaging in normal department service. The applicant should speak to their ability to teach these courses in the letter of application.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Philosophy by July 1, 2023;
• Evidence of teaching experience; and
• Ability to teach Data Ethics, Engineering Ethics, and Health Care Ethics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy; and
• Evidence of teaching achievement, especially with respect to applied ethics courses such as Data Ethics or Engineering Ethics.

Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Applicant Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/19428. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by May 14, 2023. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Michael Wiitala ([email protected]).

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

• Cover Letter (Applicants should speak to their ability to teach Data Ethics, Engineering Ethics, as well as other applied ethics courses such as Health Care Ethics in their cover letter)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial graduate transcript
• Evidence of teaching achievement
• Reference Letter from 3 references

The successful candidate will be required to submit an official transcript before their contract can be prepared.

Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving a racially, culturally, and economically diverse student body. Diversity is extremely important to CSU. Explain your experience serving diverse students and how you will make a positive contribution to CSU’s inclusive community. For applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience, note how your work will contribute to CSU’s commitment to diversity and mission as an urban serving university.

CSU is an urban university with more than 15,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.