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Teaching professor, open rank (assistant, associate, or full teaching professor)

University of Notre Dame

Job category Faculty (open rank) / Fixed term
AOS Open
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
Start date Fall 2027
Job description

Position Description
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, Notre Dame, IN. Appointment to begin Fall Semester 2027. Rank:Teaching Professor of Philosophy, open rank (assistant, associate, or full teaching professor, with initial rank based on experience and qualifications). This is a non-tenure track, renewable, full-time, and benefits-eligible faculty position, with renewal contract term length based on rank. Competitive salary and generous resources for professional development.  

The teaching load will be 3:3, of which 4 will be large Introduction to Philosophy courses, with TA support. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence at teaching larger (75+) classes at the first philosophy course level and exhibit a clear commitment to teaching and academic service.  

Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Philosophy.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Dual Career Assistance
To support relocating families, Notre Dame’s Dual Career Assistance Program helps spouses and partners pursue local career opportunities.

Background Check 
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
Candidates should submit the following materials: (1) a full teaching dossier, including: (a) complete quantitative student evaluations for multiple courses; (b) sample syllabi, including at least one for an Introduction to Philosophy lecture course; (c) a sample single-class lesson plan from the Intro course; (2) a brief (<250 words) statement on your pedagogical approach to AI in teaching, especially in large learning environments, including enforcement practices; (3) a teaching statement (<1000 words) that includes discussion of the following: (a) your ability and preparation to teach ​​large classes that are intellectually challenging to a selective student body; (b) your approach to fostering engagement and participatory learning among students taking the course to satisfy a university core requirement (https://corecurriculum.nd.edu/our-core-curriculum/ways-of-knowing/philosophy/); (c) your approach to managing a team of teaching assistants to ensure consistency of grading and feedback; (d) your proposed learning goals for an introductory philosophy course at a university with Notre Dame's distinctive mission. (4) two teaching-focused letters of recommendation (5) a CV
Web address to apply https://apply.interfolio.com/195992
Hard deadline January 15, 2027, 11:59pm EST
Contact
Web address for more information https://philosophy.nd.edu/
Contact name Kim Early
Contact email
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