Lecturer of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Lecturer of Philosophy

The College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a Lectureship in Philosophy. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible teaching position responsible for 10 courses per year, with eligibility for promotion to senior lecturer after six years.

The department seeks a gifted teacher who can teach Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, Introduction to Logic, and Critical Thinking. Additional experience in teaching Business Ethics is desirable. AOS: open. AOC: Ethics, logic, critical thinking. Ph.D. in philosophy by time of appointment and prior teaching experience at the university level is required. The successful candidate will complement the scholarly expertise of current faculty members.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located just nine miles from the Atlantic coast resort of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  Coastal enrolls more than 10,000 students from 45 states and 58 nations. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate and selective master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in educational leadership, and a Ph.D. degree in Marine Science.

Applicants must submit the following items electronically at https://jobs.coastal.edu: 1) a letter of application stating teaching and research interests, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) copies of academic transcripts from all institutions attended, 4) teaching evaluations or evidence of teaching accomplishment, and 5) contact information for three references to submit letters of recommendation. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by December 31, 2016. Questions about the position can be directed to Nils Rauhut ([email protected]), Professor of Philosophy and Search Committee Chair.

Coastal Carolina University is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.