Lecturer, Philosophy (EXPIRED)

The Philosophy Department at Bentley University (Waltham, MA) invites applications for a full-time lecturer position. The position is a permanent non-tenure-track appointment, renewable yearly, contingent upon satisfactory performance and instructional need. Competitive salary and full benefit package offered. The standard course load for a lecturer is eight courses per year. AOS: Open. AOC: Ethics and the History of Philosophy. 

The department is looking for a generalist to help staff its courses in Applied Ethics and History of Philosophy, as well as other areas of philosophy. We seek a dedicated and innovative educator who is committed to and can demonstrate excellence in teaching. Bentley University’s mission is to prepare tomorrow’s leaders with an education that is grounded in the study of both business and the arts and sciences. Of particular interest is a philosopher whose profile relates to this mission and who will contribute to the collegial and collaborative atmosphere of our department and campus. 

Bentley is committed to the teacher-scholar model where teaching, scholarship, service and community engagement are expected and valued. We seek qualified faculty who represent diverse backgrounds, interests and talents and share a commitment to high ethical standards and a willingness to embrace challenge and change. 

The Philosophy Department offers courses in all areas of philosophy, including the field’s theoretical, practical, and applied dimensions. We offer Major and Minor degrees and teach in the Minor in Ethics and Compliance as well as the Environmental, Social, and Governance Minor. We seek to support our students’ intellectual growth by actively engaging with them outside the classroom, for example through the Bentley Philosophy Club. The department members undertake research in various areas of philosophy. More information is available here: https://www.bentley.edu/academics/departments/philosophy

Bentley University, located in suburban Boston, is an AACSB and NECHE accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5,500 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Bentley is ranked at or near the top in several categories by US News & World Report, including Best Regional Universities North and Most Innovative Schools, with Bloomberg ranking Bentley in the top 20 undergraduate business programs. Bentley’s high graduation and retention rates and top-ranked Pulsifer Career Center reflects a commitment to student success and inclusiveness. With a strong faculty of teacher-scholars, Bentley strives to be a “Force for Good” through the integration of business with the arts and sciences, and a strong emphasis on ethics and social responsibility. Providing a stimulating academic community for faculty, staff, and students, Bentley supports its faculty as they pursue cutting-edge research and bring their expertise and real world understanding into the classroom. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Completed PhD required by September 1, 2024.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All application materials must be submitted on-line at the following address: https://bentley.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/faculty/details/Lecturer--Philosophy_R0004254

The following materials are requested:

• Cover letter

• CV

• Sample of written work and a teaching dossier that includes three sample syllabi, and any other sample materials the applicant may want to include (e.g., sample activities, handouts, class slides, exams). The dossier should also include evidence of teaching effectiveness in the form of student teaching evaluations.

• Teaching Statement, which should include a description of how the faculty member has demonstrated or intends to create and support an inclusive classroom environment.

• A list of three referees (names and contact information). Bentley will contact these confidential referees at the semi-finalist stage. 

Preference will be given to applications received on or before December 1st, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom.  

Questions may be directed to Axel Seemann ([email protected]), Department Chair.