Visiting Assistant Professor, Philosophy, Non-Tenure-Track, Appalachian State University

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University invites applications for a non-tenure-track, possibly renewable, visiting assistant professor faculty position in Philosophy beginning August, 2016.  The teaching load includes upper-division and General Education courses.  Service work toward the recruitment of philosophy majors is also required.  AOS: Postcolonial/Decolonial Theories.  We welcome both analytic and continental approaches.  AOC: Latin American Philosophy.  In addition, it would be a plus if candidates can demonstrate ability to teach one or more of the following: PHL 1501 Mind, Knowledge, and Reality; PHL 1503 Selves, Bodies, and Cultural Diversity; PHL 2000 Philosophy, Society, Ethics.

Ph.D. in Philosophy by May 1, 2016 required.  Applicants must address the following in their letter of application: demonstrated success in recruitment of Philosophy majors, including efforts to recruit members of underrepresented groups in Philosophy; demonstrated ability in teaching; demonstrated scholarly accomplishment in Postcolonial/Decolonial Theories; and demonstrated willingness to participate in institutional affairs and professional service to the department and University.

Applicants must send a complete application consisting of (1) a letter of application; (2) a current CV; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (for example, reviews or sample evaluations); (4) a sample of written work; (5) copies of unofficial graduate transcripts, and (5) 3 letters of reference.  All applications must be sent electronically to Patrick Rardin, Chair of the Philosophy Search Committee, at [log in to unmask].

Review of complete applications begins December 15, 2015.  Position open until filled.

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Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Patrick Rardin [log in to unmask] (828) 262-2423.

Proper documentation of identity and employability will be required before the hiring process can be finalized.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.