Visiting Assistant Professor

The Department of Philosophy at Saint Mary’s College invites applications for a non-tenure track, two-year visiting assistant professor appointment with the possibility of renewal, to begin in Fall 2025. AOS: Ethics, Health Care Ethics, Feminist Philosophy, and/or Philosophy of Gender. AOC: open. Ph.D. and teaching experience required. The department seeks above all a dynamic and effective instructor who can introduce philosophy to undergraduates in creative and compelling ways. Opportunities to teach upper-division courses to our small group of majors and minors are also available. The teaching load is seven courses per year, on a semester schedule. Our department is a small, pluralistic department with interdisciplinary connections to a number of other programs, including Gender and Women’s Studies, Justice Studies, Autism Studies, Environmental Studies, Religious Studies and Theology, Data Science, and Neuroscience. Interests that connect to these programs are welcomed. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the life of the department, with some service expectations, but no required research activity. 

To apply, please send: (1) a cover letter, including a description of how you can contribute to the mission of a Catholic, women’s liberal arts college, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) two to three letters of recommendation, (4) evidence of teaching excellence (e.g. sample syllabi, teaching evaluations), (5) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (6) a statement that demonstrates your commitment to (a) fostering an inclusive classroom environment that values diversity, taking into consideration students from a broad variety of backgrounds and learning styles, and (b)taking a social justice oriented approach to research in your discipline and/or advancing belonging through diversity, equity, inclusion, or justice initiatives in your service commitments, to https://fa-eutm-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/605]. Applications will be accepted until December 1. 

Saint Mary’s is a Catholic, residential, women’s, liberal arts college offering undergraduate degrees and co-educational graduate programs. A pioneer in the education of women, the College fosters an inclusive academic community where students discover and develop their talents as they prepare to make a difference in the world. With an enrollment of approximately 1500 students, the college is located in South Bend, Indiana, adjacent to the University of Notre Dame, and 90 miles east of Chicago. Saint Mary’s has consistently been ranked among the top 100 liberal arts colleges.

Saint Mary’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with the College’s mission, Saint Mary’s is committed to increasing its diversity at all levels – students, faculty, and staff – and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.