Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religion (Ethics, Asia)

Minorities and Philosophy International; Westerville (OH); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Otterbein University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religion in the Department of Religion & Philosophy in Westerville, Ohio. The appointment begins August 2027, with a 3–4 course teaching load and a priority deadline of 20 November 2026.

We welcome scholars of ethics, Buddhism, Hinduism, and other Asian traditions, with a commitment to inclusive teaching.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in a relevant field by start of appointment.
• Interest in decolonizing approaches to religion and philosophy and social justice-oriented teaching.

Aufgaben

• Teach 3–4 courses per term, including Applied and Theoretical Ethics, Religions of India, Buddhism, and Asian traditions courses.
• Contribute to undergraduate teaching excellence and advising/mentorship of majors and minors.
• Engage in scholarship, professional development, and service activities; participate in program development.
• First-year teaching load may be reduced to establish a research program with support from the Center for Teaching and Learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in department and university service.

Kenntnisse

Analytic philosophy

Religious studies

Ethics

Asian religions

Diversity & inclusion

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Otterbein University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religion in the Department of Religion & Philosophy in Westerville, Ohio. The appointment begins August 2027, with a 3–4 course teaching load and a priority deadline of 20 November 2026.

We welcome scholars of ethics, Buddhism, Hinduism, and other Asian traditions, with a commitment to inclusive teaching.