Instructor of Philosophy
The Department of History and Philosophy at Louisiana State University New Orleans, a nationally-ranked research university, invites applications for Instructor of Philosophy.
About Us
- Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, LSU New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city.
- Ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report.
- The Brookings Institution ranked LSU New Orleans third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels.
- For years, LSU New Orleans has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities.
- LSU New Orleans was formerly known as the University of New Orleans. We became part of the larger LSU system on July 1, 2026.
Job Summary
The Philosophy Division/College of Liberal Arts, Social Inquiry, and Human Development at Louisiana State University New Orleans invites applications for a non-tenure-track Instructor position in Philosophy (4/4). Applicants should have an area of specialization in history of philosophy. The program is seeking someone who can cover the rationalists, Kant, Hegel, and German idealism. Applicants should have an area of competence in Continental philosophy. Applicants must be able to develop and deliver asynchronous online courses in support of our online degree program. The successful candidate will be both a dynamic and inspiring educator, as well as an active and collegial full partner in the life of our small but active BA program. This position is responsible for 12 academic units per semester (4/4).
The anticipated start date for the individual hired will be January 2027.
Review of completed application materials will begin September 1, 2026. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Philosophy as needed, delivered both face-to-face and online. As a member of a small BA program, each faculty member must be able to teach general education courses, courses in the history of philosophy, or other courses that fall outside their AOS. Other responsibilities include serving as director for majors taking their capstone course, participating in the juried oral defenses of our majors each semester, and supporting the administrative functions of the unit. Additional service responsibilities may include participation on division, department, school, college and/or university committees.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Philosophy
- Evidence of teaching excellence at the University level.
- Applicants should have an AOS in history of philosophy and an AOC in Continental philosophy.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrable expertise in curriculum development and delivery of asynchronous online courses.
- Competence to teach courses in each of the four performance areas of History of Philosophy, Logic, Ethics, and Metaphysics/Epistemology.
Excellent Employee Benefits Package
We offer affordable health, dental, and vision insurances; retirement plans; and more.
LSU New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer.
LSU New Orleans participates in Louisiana's State As a Model Employer plan and invites qualified individuals with disabilities to apply.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/9712653
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