Visiting Professor of Philosophy, Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor
Department of Philosophy, Wesleyan University
| Job category | Visiting fellowship / Professorship / Fixed term |
| AOS | political philosophy, philosophical work on animals, history of philosophy (any tradition except Chinese) |
| AOS categories |
History of Philosophy Biomedical Ethics Social and Political Philosophy |
| AOC | political philosophy, philosophical work on animals, history of philosophy (any tradition except Chinese) |
| Workload | Full time |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Organization's reference number | R100604 |
| Location | Middletown, Connecticut, United States |
| Start date | January 22, 2026 |
| Job description |
The Department of Philosophy at Wesleyan University invites applications for a one-semester non-tenure-track position as Visiting Professor of Philosophy beginning January 22, 2026. AOS/AOC open, but we are especially interested in political philosophy, philosophical work on animals, or history of philosophy (any tradition except Chinese). Ph.D. in Philosophy in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as a Visiting Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as a Visiting Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in Philosophy in hand at the time of appointment. Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching very highly, and has a strong, diverse undergraduate student body. The teaching load for a one semester visiting faculty member is 2 courses. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. Courses will be chosen to reflect the successful candidate’s teaching strengths. No advising duties. |
| How to apply | |
| Application type | Online |
| Instructions |
To apply, visit https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Middletown-CT-Main-Campus/Visiting-Professor-of-Philosophy_R100604. A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, statement of current research, and documentation of teaching experience, including teaching statement, course syllabi and student evaluations. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.
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| Web address to apply | https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job... |
| Hard deadline | April 15, 2025, 12:00am EST |
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| Web address for more information | https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job... |
| Contact name | Lynn Higgs |
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| Time created | February 18, 2025, 10:30pm UTC |
| Scheduled expiry date | April 15, 2025, 12:00am EST |
| Last updated | February 18, 2025, 10:30pm UTC |
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