Lecturer

Job Summary 
The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at East Tennessee State invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, lecturer position in Philosophy, beginning August 15, 2027. We offer an undergraduate major in philosophy and minors in philosophy, religious studies, ethics, and humanities. Due to recent growth in demand for courses in the general education core, we are excited to be looking to welcome a new colleague to join our department. The position carries a 4-4 teaching load, primarily sections of a course called Practical Reasoning, which introduces students to the foundations of formal and informal reasoning. Participation in the shared service responsibilities of the department is expected. Further administrative responsibilities include coordinating with other instructors of critical thinking courses within the department, as well as other units on campus, including the Center for Teaching Excellence, Center for Academic Achievement, and General Education Advisory Council, both to support other instructors and elevate the quality of critical thinking instruction within the department.

The initial contract is for three years. The position is renewable but is not a tenure-track position. Lecturers at ETSU are eligible for promotion, based on established university criteria.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to teach courses related to the foundations of formal and informal reasoning. 
• Ability to collaborate with other instructor within the department, as well as other units on campus. 

Required Qualifications 

• Ph.D. in Philosophy at time of appointment. 
• Evidence of good teaching ability in relevant areas is required.