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Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Department of Philosophy , Manchester University

Job category Faculty (open rank) / Tenure-track or similar
AOS Ethics
AOS categories Ethics
AOC Bioethics
AOC categories Biomedical Ethics
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location North Manchester, Indiana, United States
Start date Fall 2016
Job description

Position Overview:

  • This is a full-time teaching position, tenure track, with additional responsibilities related to the academic program, reporting through the department chair to the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs. The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Philosophy. This is a full-time, tenure track position that will begin in the Fall of 2016. Responsibilities include teaching introductory courses in ethics and bioethics, and additional courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.  Ability to teach an upper-level course in the philosophy of science is desirable, as well as interest in teaching in the First Year Seminar program (a writing-intensive course on topics of the instructor’s choosing). The Department seeks a person with a strong commitment to, and demonstrated excellence in, undergraduate teaching.  AOS: ethics; AOC: bioethics.

Essential Job Functions

  • Teaching, generally twenty-four semester hours per academic year (may include other functions in addition to teaching, such as administrative responsibilities or clinical assignments).
  • Maintain professional effectiveness, which include but are not limited to, high quality of scholarship; intellectual integrity; professional currency; cooperation of all phases of the academic program; openness to learn about and adopt improved methods of teaching; and above all, a vital interest in student learning.
  • Meeting assigned classes at the scheduled locations and for the scheduled durations
  • Directing and attending non-class activities, as appropriate
  • Participating in faculty governance, including attending meetings—full faculty, division, department, and committee—and fulfilling attendant responsibilities
  • Developing course syllabi
  • Administering examinations and assessing student learning
  • Working in a professional, collegial and team-oriented manner with the College community
  • Maintaining compliance with policies and procedures in the Faculty Manual

Secondary Job functions

  • Supporting students’ personal and professional development
  • Designing new courses, as appropriate
  • Actively participating in student recruitment
  • Academic advising
  • Maintaining office hours, as appropriate

Qualifications—Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • PhD by time of appointment.

  • Teaching experience strongly preferred.

  • Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education

  • Knowledge and experience sufficient to enable the candidate to effectively teach courses as assigned in

  • Effective presentation skills

  • Effective organizational and administrative skills

  • Ability to deliver course content and to assist students in understanding course content

  • Ability to evaluate student writing and to provide effective feedback

  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and administrators

  • Ability to adapt to changing teaching and learning environments and content-delivery methods

  • Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, in the best interests of the students

  • Ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and respond to students’ legitimate needs in a timely manner

  • Ability and willingness to work with students of all skill levels and academic backgrounds

  • Ability and willingness to perform clerical work for oneself, as necessary

  • Basic leadership, budgetary and supervisory skills

  • Proficient in spoken and written English

  • Basic computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail and internet use

Work Schedule:  Onsite classes are generally schedule between 8 AM and 5 PM.  Some classes, laboratories, events and/or meetings may be scheduled in the evening or on weekends. 

What We Offer: We offer competitive pay and the opportunity to serve in a dynamic educational environment committed to graduating persons of ability and conviction. We are consistently ranked as an Honor Roll Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
To Apply: We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Review of applications will begin October 15th and will continue until the position is filled. Submit transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a CV, teaching philosophy, and evidence of effective teaching to: Preferred method of application: https://forms.manchester.edu/hr/apply/faculty/ Letters of recommendation may be sent to: Human Resources Manchester University 604 E College Ave. North Manchester, IN 46962 Or [email protected] Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who further diversify our faculty and staff are warmly welcome.
Web address to apply http://www.manchester.edu/human-resources/careers-...
Hard deadline No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis)
Contact
Web address for more information http://www.manchester.edu
Contact name Ashley Coble
Contact email
Contact phone 2609825559
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Time created November 11, 2015, 8:20am UTC
Scheduled expiry date May 28, 2016, 11:45am EST
Expired on May 28, 2016, 11:45am EST
Last updated September 7, 2016, 3:00pm UTC
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