What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Philosophy position at Wilkes University?
The Division of Global Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences at Wilkes University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Philosophy position, to begin Fall 2025. AOS: open, AOC: ethics. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching introductory philosophy courses, including courses in applied ethics, as well as upper-level courses serving philosophy majors and with the potential to attract students from outside of philosophy. Preference given for individuals that can contribute to the University's new Africana Studies minor program.
We are seeking an individual committed to undergraduate teaching, with demonstrated excellence, or evidence of potential for excellence, in teaching, and a record of research and scholarship appropriate for their career stage. Teaching load is 4/3 with service and advising expectations. A Ph.D. in philosophy in hand by the time of appointment is required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Applicants should include a detailed cover letter describing their interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and three references, at least one of whom can address the applicant's teaching experience. Confidential letters of reference will be requested at a later stage of the search process. Review of applications will begin January 6th and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to the search committee chair: Dr. Chris Zarpentine (chris.zarpentine@wilkes.edu).
Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels.
Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city that is located on the lovely Susquehanna River and is within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening. PA Act 153 requires that persons working in positions with regular and unsupervised contact with minors complete additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and PA criminal and child abuse clearances.
