Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy

The Philosophy & Religion program in the School of Humanities at the University of Southern Mississippi invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy to begin Fall 2026. The program has a new inter-disciplinary BA in Philosophy, Religion, and Law that offers three pathways of concentration: Ethics, Philosophy of Law, and Religion and World Cultures. We are seeking a candidate who specializes in Philosophy of Law, with areas of competence in Ethics and teaching Critical Thinking (with a focus on LSAT preparation). The teaching load is 4/4.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy of Law, Ethics, Critical Thinking, and survey courses in both conventional and online formats
2. Maintain active publishing and research agenda
3. Advise and mentor undergraduate students
4. Participate in program assessment
5. Fulfill service obligations appropriate to teaching-track faculty
6. Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment

Preferred Qualifications
A record of publication and scholarship as well as teaching experience in both conventional and online formats. Knowledge of Canvas helpful.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The most diverse public university in the state of Mississippi, the University of Southern Mississippi is a student-centered research university located in the “hub” city of Hattiesburg, only ninety miles away from historic sites in New Orleans, Jackson, Mobile, Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. As a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, Southern Miss has earned distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions and is committed to delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.