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Assistant Teaching Professor

Department of Philosophy & Religion, Mississippi State University

Job category Junior faculty / Tenured, continuing or permanent
AOS Open
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Starkville, Mississippi, United States
Start date 8/16/2025
Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor. Position begins August 16, 2025. Ph.D. required by time of appointment. 4/4 teaching load. AOS: Open; AOC Open, but we have some interest in those who can offer perspectives on women’s issues, gender, and/or religion within the Western canon and beyond. Successful candidate will serve half-time as a faculty member (promotion-track but without tenure) in the Department of Philosophy and Religion and half-time as a Faculty Fellow in the Shackouls Honors College. For the Department of Philosophy and Religion, the successful candidate will develop and teach a range of undergraduate courses in their field of expertise and perform standard service roles. Research activity is encouraged and supported but is not required. For the Honors College, they will teach seminars in the liberal arts tradition and perform service roles related to instruction and pedagogy. Faculty Fellows will teach core texts from philosophy, literature, history, political science; teach innovative courses as part of the unique Honors multi-disciplinary curriculum; mentor Honors students from a variety of different majors, with opportunities to supervise Honors theses; and attend regular Honors events.

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
Interested candidates should apply online and submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (including sample syllabi). The cover letter should include a brief statement of experience with and/or plans for teaching core texts to a diverse population and engaging in student outreach and recruitment. The committee will solicit letters of recommendation from selected candidates and conduct initial interviews online. Questions about the position can be directed to [email protected].
Web address to apply http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/50...
Hard deadline Today, 11:59pm CST
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Web address for more information http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/50...
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