Visiting Assistant Professor

Visiting Faculty of Philosophy, The Department of Philosophy at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan is accepting applications for at least 1, one-year visiting faculty position(s) for 2025-26. Such appointments may be renewed for up to three years, depending on satisfactory performance and continued teaching needs of the department. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, and tuition reduction for spouse and dependents. Contract begins August 6, 2025. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, and from candidates who have interest and/or experience in working with diverse student and community populations. The position requires ABD or Ph.D. in Philosophy, with solid grounding in history of philosophy and commitment to excellent teaching in the tradition of liberal education. Candidates must be able to teach across the introductory philosophy curriculum including Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, and Logic. Candidates should also show evidence of teaching excellence. AOS: Open. We have additional teaching needs in professional ethics, philosophy of work, aesthetics, philosophy/ethics of health, and philosophy of digital/social media. Ideal candidates would be able to teach in one or more of these additional areas at the introductory level. The Department’s course offerings can be found here. Four (4) courses per semester, undergraduate. Application Deadline: The review process will begin on April 28, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University. Full, official information and application portal is available here: https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Allendale-MI/Visiting-Faculty-of-Philosophy--2025-26-_R102606

Confidential Letters of recommendation can be sent to: [email protected]

Questions about the position can be directed to Andrew Spear: [email protected]