​Position

Full-Time Lecturer in Philosophy (one-year appointment)

Position Description

Yale-NUS College is a liberal arts and sciences college with approximately 1000 students and 110 full-time faculty. The College is a collaboration between Yale University and the National University of Singapore. Yale-NUS students are intellectually outstanding, with an acceptance rate of less than 7%, and internationally diverse, representing over seventy countries. They go through a unique and rigorous Common Curriculum (https://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/curriculum/common-curriculum/) in the sciences, social sciences and humanities that combines Western and Eastern traditions with contemporary skills.


The College seeks to hire a full-time Lecturer in Philosophy to teach Philosophy and Political Thought I and II in the Common Curriculum. The successful candidate is expected to teach at least five (5) courses in Academic Year 2020/2021. The majority of these courses will be in Philosophy and Political Thought. The appointment will be for one year, beginning in August 2020.

Faculty receive highly competitive salaries, and most qualify for highly subsidized faculty housing. Yale-NUS College is located in Singapore, a multicultural city of six million at the heart of a vibrant region.

Eligibility and Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or a related field
• A proven record of excellent teaching at college level and commitment to effective creative and effective pedagogical approaches for undergraduate teaching and will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach two (2) sections of Philosophy and Political Thought per semester
• Teach one (1) elective course in Philosophy

Application Procedure
Applications should be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16028

Please submit the following materials:

• CV and Cover letter
• Teaching statement
• Teaching portfolio with sample classroom exercises, evidence of educational technology integration, and recent student evaluations
• Copies of educational certificates and degrees
• Three reference letters
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a video sample of classroom teaching.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit materials before March 1, 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For all general inquiries, please contact [email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Yale-NUS College achieves excellence through the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff and by embracing inclusivity, equity, and global engagement. We encourage applications by diverse individuals with a demonstrated commitment to continually support these values. For more information about the College, please visit https://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/

Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

Candidates should understand that by sharing information with Yale-NUS College, they authorize the College to use their personal data for the purposes of this application. The College will not use their data for other purposes and ensure that their data remains secure and confidential.

Visiting Assistant Professor 
Department of Philosophy (1-year term)
DePauw University

Location: Greencastle, IN
Open Date: Feb 12, 2020

Description

The Department of Philosophy at DePauw University invites applications for a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position, beginning August 2020.  Ph.D. in Philosophy or a closely related field desired; ABD required.  A commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting and evidence of effective and inclusive teaching are essential. In addition to teaching in their AOS, the department specifically seeks candidates to teach business ethics. Ability to teach in the some of the following is a plus: feminist philosophy, environmental philosophy, ancient philosophy. Teaching assignment is six courses per year (3-3), and funding is available for professional development and research with undergraduate students.
 
DePauw is a nationally-recognized, leading liberal arts university dedicated to educating 2,100 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students from across the country and around the globe.  For more than 175 years, DePauw has created an atmosphere of intellectual challenge and social engagement that prepares students for lifelong success. Connected to the liberal arts college is one of the nation’s first Schools of Music. DePauw is located in Greencastle, Indiana, a 45-minute drive west of Indianapolis. DePauw has exceptional faculty development programs, including a pre-tenure leave and funding for professional and curriculum development.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit, through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/74098), a cover letter summarizing qualifications, teaching philosophy, approach to diversity and inclusion, and research interests; CV; evidence of effective teaching (such as sample syllabi or course evaluations); three confidential letters of recommendation; and graduate transcripts. Application materials should provide evidence of a commitment to successfully fostering and engaging with a diversity of ideas and experiences to create an inclusive environment in the classroom and at the University. Application review will begin March 14 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Jeff Dunn, Philosophy Department Chair, at [email protected] with any questions. 

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.  https://apply.interfolio.com/74098

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Access DePauw University's Annual Safety Report here.