Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Denison University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2025. Areas of specialization and competence are open. A successful candidate will complement a pluralistic department with a tradition of excellence in undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts context and in active and rigorous scholarship. The candidate will teach a three-three course load including first-year writing courses and a course in their area of interest. Ph.D. by June 1 preferred. Evidence of excellent teaching at the undergraduate level is a necessary condition for appointment

Dossiers should include a letter of application addressing the candidate’s potential contributions to the mission of the department (no longer than 2 pages), CV, three letters of recommendation, graduate school transcripts, evidence of successful teaching (teaching evaluations preferred), and a writing sample. For information about the department, see denison.edu.  Applications should be submitted to: http://apply.interfolio.com/163435

Review of applications will begin March 21 and will continue until the position is filled.

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Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (740) 587-6299 or by email at [email protected].