Instructor (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at Northern Michigan University invites applications for a one-year term position at the rank of instructor for the 2017-2018 academic year. This is a full-time, one-year sabbatical replacement position.

Course load will be 12 credits per semester, with multiple preps each term. Teaching responsibilities will include world religions, philosophy of religion, and/or existentialism.

Minimum Qualifications: MA and ABD in Philosophy or Religious Studies; college teaching experience; AOS: World Religions or Philosophy of Religion; AOC: Continental Philosophy (esp. Existentialism) or Philosophy of Religion; graduate coursework or teaching experiencing evidencing AOS and AOC; must have graduate coursework or teaching experience in world religions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Ability to teach at the undergraduate level; ability to work with others; ability to incorporate application of laptop computers in the learning environment; good oral and written communication skills.

Additional Desirable Qualifications: PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies; experience teaching courses in AOC, AOC, and world religions.

The review of applicants will begin March 5, 2017. Applications received after that date will not be considered. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including sample syllabi), and contact information for three references to https://www.employme.nmu.edu/

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