Visiting Assistant Professor - Ethics, Applied Ethics, or Bioethics, University of Cincinnati

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Job Overview

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Cincinnati is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor with an Area Specialization (AOS) in Ethics, Applied Ethics, or Bioethics.
This is a full-time, one-year, non-tenure-track position beginning in August 2022. The teaching load is 3-2 (Fall and Spring). Our teaching needs include a mix of on-campus and online (asynchronous) classes.

The Department of Philosophy is a PhD-granting department with strengths in philosophy of science, philosophy of cognitive science, and moral psychology. We offer undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and in Cognitive Studies, as well as a Philosophy minor and Bioethics certificate.

Essential Functions

• Teach a mix of on-campus and online (asynchronous) classes.
• Teach several of the following lower-division courses: Introduction to Ethics; Sex and Death; Philosophy and the Environment; The Meaning of Life; Contemporary Moral Issues; Business Ethics; and Medical Ethics.
• In addition to teaching, duties will include holding office hours, participating in department events, and supervising and mentoring teaching assistants.
• Utilize learning management system (Canvas).

Minimum Requirements

• Prior to effective date of the appointment, a PhD in Philosophy or a related field.
• Experience as primary instructor for an undergraduate course in Philosophy, in person or online, for at least one semester.

Application Process

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uc.edu, requisition # 80761.
 
Candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a diversity statement. The cover letter should specifically address the candidate’s qualifications for and interest in covering the teaching needs described above. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email to request confidential letters of recommendation. Interviews will be held via videoconference.

Review of applications will begin on March 25, 2022, and the search will remain open until an appointment is made. 

Questions can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair: [email protected].

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

 
For all faculty hires, official academic transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement. 

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.