Full-time Instructor (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville)

Job Description

The Department of Philosophy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) seeks to hire a full-time Instructor beginning August, 2021. Instructors teach 4 courses per semester with the possibility for summer teaching. Teaching responsibilities will be primarily Reasoning and Argumentation and Medical Ethics. There are no research expectations for Instructors; however, high quality teaching and a commitment to professional development is required for career advancement. Candidates must have earned an MA; ABD or PhD is preferred.
 
The SIUE Department of Philosophy values diversity among its faculty, is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities (EO/AAE). SIUE Philosophy welcomes candidates who can contribute to the department’s cultural and intellectual diversity beyond fulfilling the core teaching responsibilities, and encourages candidates to articulate in their application materials the ways in which they can do so. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for the position, please call 618-650-2190 or email EmploymentHR@siue.edu.
 
How to Apply

Candidates must include in their application: (1) a cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest and fit for the position (2) a CV (3) a teaching portfolio (course syllabi, sample course materials, student evaluations, etc.) (4) transcripts from the candidate’s graduate degree granting institution and (5) three letters of recommendation. Candidates should send their application materials by email to philosophyadmin@siue.edu. Any questions about the position or application process should be addressed to Christopher Pearson Department Chair, email: chpears@siue.edu.
 
Deadline for full consideration- February 12th, 2021.