Assistant Teaching Professor

Assistant Teaching Professor

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Application Details

Application materials should be submitted on-line at http://jobs.villanova.edu, by April 10, 2025. Questions about the position should be addressed to Department Chair Julie R. Klein (Julie.klein@villanova.edu). Applications must include:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching statement about pedagogy and curriculum
4. Sample syllabi for courses computer ethics and environmental ethics
5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness
6. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required prior to appointment)
7. Statement of contribution to Villanova’s mission
8. Contact information for 3 references who will receive a secure email link to upload confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted

Posting Details

Posting Number: 20251216F

Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/9-months

Department: 141-Philosophy

Position Summary: The Department of Philosophy at Villanova invites applications for a Continuing Non-Tenure Track Position to begin in the Fall 2025 semester. Rank: Assistant Teaching Professor. AOS: Open. AOC: Computer ethics and environmental ethics. The successful candidate will be able to teach the Department’s foundation course, Knowledge, Reality and Self; computer ethics; and environmental ethics. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to service activities, such as the Philosophy Club and assessment activities. The position is renewable based upon performance. We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and a record of excellence in the classroom.

Information about the Department of Philosophy may be found at https://www1.villanova.edu/university/liberal-arts-sciences/programs/philosophy.html.

Duties and Responsibilities

Position to begin Fall 2025. Three courses per semester. Usual committee work expected.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Philosophy. Record of successful teaching at the undergraduate level in introductory courses, computer ethics, and environmental ethics.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants: Application materials should be submitted on-line at http://jobs.villanova.edu, by April 10, 2025. Questions about the position should be addressed to Department Chair Julie R. Klein (Julie.klein@villanova.edu).

References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed: 3

Maximum Number of References Needed: 3

Documents Needed to Complete Your Application:

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
2. Other Document
3. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Summary of Teaching Evaluations
6. Transcripts
7. Statement of Contribution to Mission