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Full Time Lecturer in Philosophy

Employer
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Location
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Closing date
Nov 30, 2021

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Sector
Other
Organization Type
Corporate
Lecturer in Philosophy: The Department of
Philosophy and Political Science at The University of Alabama in
Huntsville invites applications for a full-time, 18-month lecturer
appointment beginning January 2022. Ideal candidates will be
serious educators and scholars with excellent teaching skills and
prior online teaching experience. The successful candidate will
have a teaching load of four courses (12 credit hours) for the
semester; at least two of these sections will be Introduction to
Philosophy, with other introductory-level undergraduate courses in
philosophy set by arrangement with the department chair. The
successful candidate will teach most of these courses in-person,
but some may be online. Experience with both formats will be
favorably considered. The successful candidate also will value
inclusiveness and diversity and support our commitment to equity.
The preferred qualification is a Ph.D. in Philosophy; the minimum
qualification for the position is an M.A. in Philosophy.

About the University: The University of Alabama
in Huntsville, classified as a High Research Activity institution,
offers academic and research programs in the Colleges of Arts,
Humanities, and Social Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering;
Nursing; Professional Studies; and Science.
Huntsville
maintains one of the highest per capita incomes and standards of
living in the Southeast.
It is a national center of aerospace
and high technology research and is home to NASA's Marshall Space
Flight Center. Huntsville and surrounding communities present many
opportunities for healthcare research and professional
practice.

About the College: The College of Arts,
Humanities, and Social Sciences at The University of Alabama in
Huntsville
comprises 9 departments and 84 full-time faculty.
We offer a wide array of programs in the arts, humanities, and
social sciences including
21 B.A. programs, five M.A.
programs, and eight certificate programs. The college has also led
the way in creating several interdisciplinary minors, such as
Women's and Gender Studies, Global Studies, and Game Design and
Development. Our class sizes are relatively small and our collegial
faculty are committed to our students' successes.

About the Department: The Department of Philosophy and
Political Science offers a B.A. in Philosophy, a B.A. in Political
Science, an M.A. in Public Affairs & Policy, undergraduate
minors in philosophy and political science, an undergraduate
certificate in Pre-Law, and a graduate certificate in International
Security Policy. Faculty are committed to excellence in teaching,
research and service.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Review of
applications will begin on November 1, 2021 and continue until the
position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications must
include: 1) a cover letter that addresses qualifications for the
position description, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a copy of graduate
transcripts, 4) evidence, if available, of teaching experience or
excellence. We seek candidates who value inclusiveness and
diversity and who will support our commitment to equity. 5)
Candidates must submit a 1-page statement of past or future
contributions to equity, inclusivity, and diversity in research,
teaching, and/or service. You may draw upon your personal as well
as professional experience in developing this statement.
Applications should be sent to the Philosophy Search Committee
Chair at philosophy@uah.edu. 6) Three letters of
recommendation should be sent separately to the same email
address.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex (including marital or parental status), pregnancy,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship,
genetic information, or status as a veteran.
Please refer to log number:
21/22-375 The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Lecturer, Location: Huntsville, AL - 35899

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