The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a one-year term faculty appointment for Academic Year 2015-2016. Rank will be Professorial Lecturer with a specialization in global ethics, applied ethics, and peace studies. This appointment is a 9-month term position and will commence on August 31, 2015, pending final budgetary approval.

Applicants with interests in related fields such as human rights, philosophy of law, social and political philosophy, and religious studies are encouraged. Qualified candidates must have a PhD by August 2015, and provide evidence of strong teaching skills. The position will require the incumbent to teach three courses per semester.  Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising students, and participating in department, college, and university service activities. 

Salary is competitive.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval. Please submit applications via:apply.interfolio.com/29146 .  Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of recent published papers or working papers.  Please contact Chase de Saint-Felix, Senior Administrative Assistant, 202-885-2925 or [log in to unmask]  if you have any questions.

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