About Le Moyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, New York is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society. Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

Job Description:

The Department of Philosophy at Le Moyne College invites applications for a non-tenure track one-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor with an area of specialization (AOS) in Social Epistemology or related fields and an area of competence (AOC) in the philosophy of race or of feminisms. The position, contingent upon budgetary and administrative approval, has a proposed appointment start date of August 22, 2025. The successful candidate will teach courses that appeal to a variety of undergraduate students and offer courses in our Core Curriculum. The annual teaching load is seven courses.

Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. in philosophy by position start date, but ABD will be considered. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, and have an active agenda of high-quality research.

Additional Information:

Life in Central New York:

Syracuse and Central New York is a thriving region with a diverse economy, a rich cultural heritage, and an abundance of recreational opportunities. Located in the heart of Upstate New York, Syracuse is the economic and cultural hub of the region, with a metropolitan population of over 650,000 people.

The region's economy is driven by a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, and technology. Beyond work, the region is renowned for its natural beauty, with dozens of parks, lakes, and forests to explore. We enjoy a relatively low cost of living (median home price for the county was approximately $185,000 in January 2023), and the region hosts many strong school districts. The area also has a rich cultural scene, with museums, theaters, and galleries showcasing the best of local and international arts. Additionally, the area has many excellent food and beverage venues, with local breweries, wineries, and restaurants serving up delicious cuisine from around the world. The Finger Lakes and Adirondacks are nearby for day trips, and Syracuse is only four hours from several major international cities including Toronto, Montreal, New York City, and Philadelphia.

Overall, Syracuse and Central New York offer an outstanding quality of life, with a strong economy, beautiful natural surroundings, and diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. It's an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family. We really hope that you will consider joining our community.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:

• Demonstrates commitment to promoting a more diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment by supporting the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of the employee's unit.
• Regularly participates in professional development opportunities to become more aware of DEI issues and to consider ways in which their work can be expanded to honor and incorporate the diversity of our community.
• Works to neutralize institutional bias by analyzing the policies and procedures of their unit and making suggestions to remove barriers for historically underserved people.
• Promotes open communication across Le Moyne's community in order to create an inclusive environment, and understanding of others backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.

​​Le Moyne Benefits
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• 403(b) Retirement contribution- (9.5% Employer match)
• Generous tuition coverage
• Health insurance options- (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
• Health Savings Accounts- (Partially Employer funded)
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance- (Employer paid)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary benefits- (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
• 10-month position

Range: $58,500 - $61,700 annually

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please go to this link and click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the following application materials:

• A cover letter discussing your interests in teaching in a small department within a liberal arts institution
• A copy of your curriculum vitae
• A copy of your transcripts
• A statement of your teaching philosophy, experience, and interests
• A maximum of two sample syllabi (one of which must address the AOC).
• A writing sample of no more than 25 pages.
• Submit either a statement on diversity, equity and inclusion, or clearly comment on those topics in your teaching statement.
• Three confidential (3) letters of recommendation to be submitted to [email protected] with the subject line "Philosophy"

Review of completed applications will begin on March 17, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.​

Directed by Barry Lam, Associate Director of Marc Sanders Foundation, Professor of Philosophy at UC Riverside, and Host/Executive producer of the Hi-Phi Nation Podcast, Philosophy in Media aims to identify and develop academically-trained philosophers to write, speak to, and produce for the general public in the major media market spaces. We concluded a year-long initial run of the program here with support from the John D. Templeton Foundation. Now, with a three-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and generous funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Princeton University’s Center for Human Values and the Department of Philosophy, we are pleased to share that we are now accepting applications for our second year of fellowships in 2025. Fellows will be academically-trained philosophers of all career stages who aim to write, speak to, and produce media for the general public in the form of essays (long- and short-form), trade-book writing, or podcasting.

APPLY HERE.

Fellows will be accepted from all areas of philosophy, but should indicate both their professional areas of specialization and competence, as well as the topics or areas they would like to talk about when they speak to the public. Special consideration will be given to applicants whose professional or public-facing work focuses on race and racism, social justice, applied ethics of biology, technology, or other special sciences, and to applicants who are affiliated with HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal colleges/universities, or underserved/under-resourced smaller regional or state schools.

Successful fellows will receive a $1500 stipend and full room and board at one of our three media workshops, to be held between June 23 – July 1, 2025. Workshops will be held at Tarrytown Estates in Tarrytown, NY, just north of New York City. One workshop will focus on essay writing (short- and long-form), one on trade books and publication, and one on podcast production and distribution. All will be led by esteemed media editors, producers, publishers, and agents.

Confirmed workshop leaders will be announced in the spring.

Each workshop will be three days long. Travel to and from the venue will be covered by Media Fellows.

The schedule of the workshops are organized as follows:
• June 23-June 25, 2025: Essay Writing (Short- and Long-form) Fellows will arrive the evening of June 22 and depart after the workshop concludes on June 25 at noon.
• June 26-June 28, 2025: Trade Books and Publication
Fellows will arrive the evening of June 25 and depart after the workshop concludes on June 28 at noon.
• June 29 -July 1, 2025: Podcasting and Production
Fellows will arrive the evening of June 28 and depart after the workshop concludes on July 1 at noon.

Position Summary:

Rollins College invites applications for the position of Director of our African & African American Studies (AAAS) program. This is an open-rank faculty position with the possibility of hiring at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. Area of specialization is open.
AAAS is an interdisciplinary program that offers an undergraduate minor. Our affiliated faculty have disciplinary homes in a variety of Rollins departments, including Anthropology, Art & Art History, Critical Media & Cultural Studies, English, History, Philosophy & Religion, Political Science, and Sociology. We welcome applicants from these fields and others, including interdisciplinary fields such as African American Studies, Black Studies, and Africana Studies.
AAAS faculty are committed to antiracist education and academic freedom. The AAAS curriculum emphasizes the diversity and complexity of Africa and the African diaspora; the enduring impacts of imperialism, colonialism, and slavery; the centrality of race to U.S. history; and the various ways that intellectuals, artists, and social movements have resisted oppression and inequality.
Rollins faculty teach a 3/3 load. The director will teach AAAS 101 (a required course for our minors), courses in their home department, and general education courses in their areas of expertise
The Director's administrative responsibilities include advising AAAS minors; approving interdisciplinary course offerings; chairing meetings of program faculty; hosting guest speakers, film screenings, and other campus events; and supervising a dedicated work-study student who can assist the director with various tasks.
This position is also public facing. The director is encouraged to cultivate long-term relationships with community organizations and to identify experiential learning opportunities for our minors. Regional news media will periodically solicit the director's commentary on issues affecting African Americans in central Florida.
Rollins is currently engaged in an ambitious multi-year DEIB strategic plan. The director will support the college's efforts to develop a high school recruitment pipeline and bridge programs for our undergrads from underrepresented groups.
Rollins College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located just north of Orlando, FL, a diverse metropolitan community with a thriving economic and cultural scene. Nearby Orlando International Airport provides easy access to U.S. and international destinations. The college emphasizes innovative and quality teaching in small classes and ranks number one among 121 Southern master's-level universities in the annual
rankings of "America's Best Colleges," released by U.S. News & World Report. Please visit the college website at http://www.rollins.edu.
Minimum Qualifications and Education:
• Candidates must hold a PhD, or the terminal degree in their field, by the time of appointment on August 18, 2025.
Instructions to Applicants:
Interested applicants must apply online via the College's employment website and upload the following materials:
• Letter of interest: Describe your teaching, research, and service (to your institution, to the community, and to the profession). If your terminal degree is interdisciplinary, please specify which Rollins department would be your preferred "home."
• Curriculum vita
• Provide three reference names and email addresses on application
*Review of applications will begin January 27, 2025.*
Questions about this position may be directed to: Dr. Matthew Nichter
Associate Professor of Sociology mail to: [email protected]
Diversity & Inclusion at Rollins:
Rollins is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community, and the College celebrates the open exchange of ideas within a climate of civility and mutual respect. We view differences-from race and ethnicity to sexual orientation and political perspectives-as rich opportunities for understanding, learning, and growth. To learn more, please click https://www.rollins.edu/about-rollins/diversity-inclusion/index.html.
Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons from historically under-represented minority groups are therefore encouraged to apply. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law, in its educational programs and activities.
Benefits & Perks:
• Paid Holidays and College Closure Days
• Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance (within 30 days of hire)
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
• 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• FREE On-Campus Parking
• FREE Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
• FREE Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
• Pet Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs: Blue Rewards, Rally Dollars, Hinge Health Musculoskeletal Coaching
• Plus More!
Additional Perks:
• Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards and more)
• FREE E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
• IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
• College Bookstore Discounts
• Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
• Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: https://life.orlando.org/l/live/
• Plus More!
https://www.rollins.edu/human-resources/working-at-rollins/why-rollins/benefits.html.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Service Months:
9
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5880660
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