Visiting Assistant Professor, Philosophy and Religious Studies

The College of Idaho invites applications for a one-year sabbatical replacement at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in Philosophy and Religious Studies to start in Fall 2024. We seek candidates who share the College’s commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive academic community through their teaching.

The area of specialization is open, but the Philosophy and Religious Studies Department is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to our divisional learning outcome of “engagement with non-dominant cultures and cultural products” while teaching a combination of philosophy and religious studies courses at the introductory and upper-division levels. The successful candidate will be able to teach: one upper-division section of Philosophy of Religion and two introductory sections of Introduction to World Religions in the Fall term; one upper-division course in the candidate’s specialty in the short (three-week) Winter term; and one upper-division section of Religion and Science and two introductory sections of either The Good Life or Human Nature in the Spring term.

A terminal degree in philosophy or a closely related field is required. ABD candidates will be considered.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States as of the expected hire date and throughout the date of the contract without sponsorship from the College.

Review of candidates will begin April 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Applications should include:

• A letter of interest,
• Curriculum Vitae,
• Teaching philosophy in the context of a liberal arts education,
• A separate statement describing how your commitment to diversity and inclusion are demonstrated in your teaching,
• Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted), and
• Three letters of recommendation.

Please submit application materials to [email protected] with subject: Philosophy Search. Additional information may be requested after initial review of applications.

With over 132 years of history, the College of Idaho is an inclusive community of exceptional learning that challenges the ambitious and forges pathways to success and purpose. The College strives to improve access to higher education for underrepresented individuals and groups. Its efforts have been recognized with high rankings for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report. Almost 15% of the students are international students with 65 countries represented and a third of the students identifying as first-generation students.

The College of Idaho is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disability, national and ethnic origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law.

The College offers competitive benefits including tuition waiver for dependents, health insurance, free access to on-campus fitness centers, and free admission to campus events. Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents are eligible for benefits coverage.

The College of Idaho is located in Caldwell, a rural community with a vibrant downtown that is on the western edge of the Boise metropolitan area, providing opportunities for both small-town and city living. The diverse landscape of the area consists of river valleys, high desert, and mountains, which support a wide range of recreational activities. Boise and the surrounding area also provide opportunities to enjoy a rich and wide array of cultural experiences and artistic venues. More information can be found at https://www.destinationcaldwell.com, https://visitboise.com, and https://visitidaho.org/.