What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor in Philosophy position at Beloit College?
Beloit College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor in Philosophy to teach two classes in Fall 2025: Introduction to Philosophy and a mid-level course reflecting applicant's strengths. The successful candidate will have a PhD or be ABD in Philosophy, and will be a committed and engaging teacher with a strong interest in teaching philosophy to students with a wide variety of academic interests in a liberal arts setting. Compensation is $5,000 per course.
Because equity and inclusion are central to our students' liberal education and vital to the thriving of all members of our residential learning community, Beloit College aspires to be an actively anti-racist institution. We recognize our aspiration as ongoing and institution-wide, involving collective commitment and accountability. We welcome employees who are committed to and will actively contribute to our efforts to celebrate our cultural and intellectual richness and be resolute in advancing inclusion and equity. We encourage all interested individuals meeting the criteria of the described position to apply. Located in a diverse community close to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, Beloit is a selective undergraduate liberal arts college that attracts students from across the United States and the world. The college emphasizes excellence in teaching, learning beyond the traditional classroom, international perspectives, and collaborative research among students and faculty. It is recognized as one of the Colleges That Change Lives.
Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, CV, teaching statement, and evidence of teaching success to Professor Phil Shields at shieldsp@beloit.edu. Completed applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.
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