Full-Time Faculty Position in Philosophy

The Department of Social Sciences seeks a full-time philosopher to teach courses in a variety of subjects, including business ethics.  Preference will be given to philosophers who cross disciplinary boundaries in their research and teaching into other social science or humanities disciplines, especially economics, psychology, sociology, history, politics, Caribbean studies, anthropology and/or religion. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate strong technology and communication skills with a commitment to liberal arts education.  They will perform departmental and university service and be an integral member of the Department of Social Sciences. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the Department's goal of promoting student success and student engagement in general education.

Specific competencies sought as related to the position:

Globalism

• Demonstrate evidence of global awareness and understand and appreciate cultural differences.

Instructional Design

• Demonstrate a commitment to updating existing courses as well as creating new courses.

Learning Enrichment

• Embrace a variety of teaching techniques in an effort to maximize student learning.

Professionalism

• Engage actively in scholarly activities.
• Demonstrate promise as an innovative thinker and researcher in the field of philosophy.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in professional capacities outside of the Department of Social Sciences.

Technology

• Leverage advances in technology to yield benefits in the classroom.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.