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*Visiting Instructor of Philosophy- Search # 12149*
*College of Arts and Humanities Department of Philosophy and Religious
Studies*
The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies in the College of Arts
and Humanities at Georgia Southern University has an opening for a Visiting
Instructor of Philosophy for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern University is a Carnegie Doctoral/R2
institution with a focus on public-impact research, serving about 27,000
students on three beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, and
Hinesville, and via a growing online program. Through our degree offerings
at the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia
Southern offers a distinctive combination of community collaboration,
world-class scholarship, innovative teaching, and hands-on learning
opportunities.
To equitably serve a fast growing and highly diverse student body and to
fulfill the University’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and
inclusion, we actively seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to
Inclusive Excellence. Candidates whose work furthers the institution’s
goals and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives, and
backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
Within this setting, we seek faculty who will provide a rigorous, engaged,
and diverse education in Philosophy. The department has an active student
community, and offers majors in Philosophy, Philosophy with a Concentration
in Religious Studies, and Philosophy with a Concentration in Law. We
embrace the teacher-scholar model and look for faculty who engage students
in a cooperative and supportive atmosphere. We also value connections to
the community and work that reaches out to the public.
*Position Description*: Reporting to the department chair, the Visiting
Instructor of Philosophy will teach 5 courses of introductory philosophy
classes per semester. This is an academic year appointment for the months
of August 2022-May 2023. All visiting positions are non-tenure track
appointments, with the possibility of reappointment based on funding
availability and satisfactory performance for up to two years. The second
year is a terminal year, without exception. The salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
*Required Qualifications*:
• Earned Ph.D.in philosophy, or a closely related
field, by August 1, 2022
• Experience in teaching Introductory level classes in
Philosophy
• Willingness to engage with institutional student
success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice
initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design
and development.
*Conditions of Employment:*
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for
the duration of employment without assistance from the institution.
• All work (with limited exceptions such as research
and study abroad and outside activities such as grading and email
correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the
employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically
authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of
time within current policy.
• Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant
university community by engaging students, participating in events, and
performing other responsibilities on-campus.
• Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research,
or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern
provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Screening of applications begins May 26, 2022 and continues until the
position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2022.
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications
cited above; a curriculum vitae*;* and the names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other
documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted
electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to
a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to:
Karin Fry, Search Chair, Search # 12149
Georgia Southern University
Electronic mail: [log in to unmask]
Telephone: 912-478-7577
*More information* about the institution is available through
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nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to
public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern
University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age,
veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals who need
reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to
participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at
912-478-6947.
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Karin Fry
Department Chair and Professor of Philosophy
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Georgia Southern University
Managing Editor *Arendt Studies*
(912) 478-7577 and (912) 344-3630
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