Visiting Assistant Professor of Ethics

Westminster College invites applications for an in-person Visiting Assistant Professor of Ethics for a one-year appointment beginning August 17, 2026 and concluding in May 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to the College’s mission of “develop[ing] and demonstrat[ing] moral and ethical commitments to neighbor, society, and the natural world consistent with the understanding of self” (Mission / About / Westminster College). We seek an engaging and student-centered teacher who is committed to excellence in undergraduate education.

The successful candidate will teach a range of courses in ethics, including the ethics of technology and artificial intelligence and biomedical ethics, as well as additional courses aligned with departmental and institutional needs. The position also includes teaching in Westminster’s first-year program, which "introduces students to the study of the liberal arts, explores different ways of 'knowing' and 'understanding,' and applies the liberal arts perspective to specific social, moral and political issues" (Inquiry Sections / Academics / Westminster College). The teaching load is three courses per semester, primarily in-person, but some courses will be delivered in an online or hybrid format. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student engagement in and out of the classroom.

Candidates must hold an M.A. in philosophy (Ph.D. preferred) or a closely related field in which the ethics of technology is a central focus. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is required, and experience teaching undergraduates is highly preferred. Westminster College values faculty who connect academic inquiry to contemporary ethical challenges, particularly in rapidly evolving areas such as technology, data, and healthcare.

Westminster College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college, known for its collaborative environment, outstanding experiential learning programs, and focus on student success. Related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster was founded in 1852 as one of the first colleges in the country to offer the same degrees to all people, regardless of gender, race, or religion. Westminster has been ranked among the nation’s top schools for “Top Colleges Doing the Most for the American Dream” (N.Y. Times), “best value for the money” (College Factual), employment success (Educate to Career Index), graduation rate performance (U.S. News), social mobility (Washington Monthly), women in STEM disciplines (Forbes), service-learning (President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll), and other categories. Around 1,200 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from close personal attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 41 majors, 10 pre-professional programs and 80 organizations. Westminster’s historic campus is located in New Wilmington, PA, a beautiful rural setting near Pittsburgh and Cleveland.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of effective teaching (e.g., teaching evaluations or sample syllabi), and a list of professional references to Dr. Angela Lahr, Chair, Departments of History, Philosophy, and Religion, at [email protected].  Review of applications will begin July 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Westminster College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.