Instructor of Philosophy - 129440

Instructor of Philosophy - 129440

The University of West Florida Department of History and Philosophy invites applications for a 9-month, full-time Instructor of Philosophy position, beginning August 2025.

Job Summary

The Department of History and Philosophy invites applications for a position in Philosophy at the rank of Instructor to begin August 2025. The Department seeks to hire an individual whose area of specialization includes at least one of the following: ancient philosophy, environmental philosophy (including environmental ethics and philosophy of environmental science), philosophy of technology, and political philosophy. Of particular interest to the department is someone who has the ability to teach ethical issues in artificial intelligence. A substantial component of the teaching load will be dedicated to teaching introductory courses such as Introduction to Philosophy and Introduction to Ethics (i.e., “Ethics in Contemporary Society”). The teaching load is 4 courses per semester. Summer teaching opportunities are available, subject to course demand. Competitive applicants will have demonstrated teaching excellence in the areas related to the Department’s teaching needs. A Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field is preferred.

The position includes service obligations which may include activities such as coordinating departmental assessment, recruitment, and participation in planning program curriculum. Applicants must be legally permitted                                       to work in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

Holds at least a master's degree in an appropriate specialization or the equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and is otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee may engage in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities, but is not eligible for tenure.

Preferred Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Philosophy. Experience teaching a wide variety of Philosophy courses, including introductory classes, and ethical issues in artificial intelligence. An active research agenda is also preferred.

Position Details

Employment Type: Faculty Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience/education Work

Location: Pensacola, FL - Main Campus

Special Requirements or Considerations of The Job

The position requires a criminal background check.

Posting Details

Close Date: 12/16/2024

Appointment: 8/8/2025

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474- 2694 or email [email protected].

When hired, a copy of your transcript will be sent to the department Chair directly from your institution.

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). A criminal background check is required for successful candidates. E-Verify requirements may apply for employment in certain positions. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.