Applied Ethics Scholar — Assistant Professor (3-Year Term)

Northern Michigan University; Lakewood (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Michigan University invites applications for a Philosophy/Assistant Professor position in the Philosophy Department. The appointment is a three-year term, campus-based, with a workload of 12 credits per semester and diverse preps including Ethical Theory and applied ethics courses.

The candidate will engage in curriculum development, maintain an active research agenda, and contribute to department, college, and university service. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in Philosophy.
• PhD in Philosophy awarded before August 15, 2027. AOS: Applied Ethics. AOC: Social and Political Philosophy.
• Graduate coursework evidencing AOS and AOC.
• Record of effective college teaching in Philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Teach ethics courses at the undergraduate level, including Ethical Theory and applied ethics (computer, legal, medical).
• Develop new courses that support department needs.
• Contribute to service for the department, college, and university.
• Maintain an active research agenda.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Teaching undergraduate

Curriculum development

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Applied Ethics (AOS)

Social and Political Philosophy (AOC)

Job description

Northern Michigan University invites applications for a Philosophy/Assistant Professor position in the Philosophy Department. The appointment is a three-year term, campus-based, with a workload of 12 credits per semester and diverse preps including Ethical Theory and applied ethics courses.

The candidate will engage in curriculum development, maintain an active research agenda, and contribute to department, college, and university service. Sponsorship is not available for this position.