Instructor 129440
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Job no: 495771
Work type: Faculty Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Philosophy
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| Position Number: | 129440 |
| Position Title (Classification Title): | Instructor 129440 |
| Working Title: | Instructor of Philosophy |
| Job Summary: | The Department of History and Philosophy at the University of West Florida invites applications for a position in Philosophy for a 9-month, full-time Instructor of Philosophy position, to begin August 2025. The Department seeks to hire an individual whose area of specialization includes at least one of the following: ancient philosophy, environmental philosophy (including environmental ethics and philosophy of environmental science), philosophy of technology, and political philosophy. Of particular interest to the department is someone who has the ability to teach ethical issues in artificial intelligence. A substantial component of the teaching load will be dedicated to teaching introductory courses such as Introduction to Philosophy and Introduction to Ethics (i.e., “Ethics in Contemporary Society”). Teaching load is 4 courses per semester. Summer teaching opportunities are available, subject to course demand. Competitive applicants will have demonstrated teaching excellence in the areas related to the Department’s teaching needs. A Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field is preferred. The position includes service obligations which may include activities such as coordinating departmental assessment, recruitment, and participation in planning program curriculum. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Applicants are subject to criminal background screening. |
| Department | Dept. of History and Philosophy |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Minimum Qualifications: | Holds at least the master's degree in an appropriate specialization or the equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and is otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee may engage in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities, but is not eligible for tenure. |
| Position Qualifications: | Holds at least the master's degree in an appropriate specialization or the equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and is otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee may engage in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities, but is not eligible for tenure. |
| Preferred Qualifications | A Ph.D. in Philosophy. Experience teaching a wide variety of Philosophy courses, including introductory classes, and ethical issues in artificial intelligence. An active research agenda is also preferred. |
| Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job: | This position requires a criminal background screen. |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Work Hours | Dependent on Course Schedule |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Salary Range | Commensurate with experience |
| Pay Basis | Annually |
| Closing Date: | December 31, 2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu. |
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