Lecturer, Philosophy

Job Summary

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at East Tennessee State invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, lecturer position in Philosophy, beginning August 15, 2027. We offer an undergraduate major in philosophy and minors in philosophy, religious studies, ethics, and humanities. Due to recent growth in demand for courses in the general education core, we are excited to be looking to welcome a new colleague to join our department. The position carries a 4-4 teaching load, primarily sections of a course called Practical Reasoning, which introduces students to the foundations of formal and informal reasoning. Participation in the shared service responsibilities of the department is expected. Further administrative responsibilities include coordinating with other instructors of critical thinking courses within the department, as well as other units on campus, including the Center for Teaching Excellence, Center for Academic Achievement, and General Education Advisory Council, both to support other instructors and elevate the quality of critical thinking instruction within the department.

The initial contract is for three years. The position is renewable but is not a tenure-track position. Lecturers at ETSU are eligible for promotion, based on established university criteria.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach courses related to the foundations of formal and informal reasoning.

• Ability to collaborate with other instructor within the department, as well as other units on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy at time of appointment.

• Evidence of good teaching ability in relevant areas is required.

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

• Documents needed to apply:

• CV

• Cover Letter

• Evidence of teaching ability

• Application deadline: January 31, 2027

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

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