Instructor - Department of Philosophy

Loyola Marymount University; United States; Sur place; USD 64 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LOyola Marymount University’s Department of Philosophy in Los Angeles invites applications for an Instructor position beginning Fall 2027. The initial appointment is two years, with eligibility for renewal on three-year contracts after review. The teaching load is 3-3, centered on undergraduate core philosophy courses.

Responsibilities include teaching Philosophical Inquiry and Ethics, participating in co-curricular activities and departmental service. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or related discipline is required; ABD candidates who anticipate completion by Fall 2027 will be considered.
• 3-3 undergraduate core philosophy teaching load.

Responsabilités

• Teach Philosophical Inquiry and Ethics core courses.
• Participate in co-curricular activities and departmental service.
• Contribute to the department's mission of inclusive excellence and building a just society.

Connaissances

Philosophy teaching

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Formation

Ph.D. in Philosophy

Description du poste

Appointment Type and Details

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY, Los Angeles, California.

Instructor, beginning Fall 2027.

Initial appointment will be for two years; successful candidates upon review will be eligible for renewable three-year contracts.

3-3 course load, undergraduate core philosophy teaching.

Regular participation in co-curricular activities and departmental service expected.

Ph.D. in Philosophy or related discipline is required; ABD candidates who anticipate completion of the doctorate by Fall 2027 will be considered.

Multiple positions available.

Who We Are

The Department of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants for the position of Instructor who value its Mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence and the building of a just society. LMU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Black-Serving Institution (BSI), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), animating servingness for all persons, regardless of identity or beliefs, through its mission and Jesuit, Marymount educational traditions.

Position Responsibilities

Courses to be taught include Philosophical Inquiry, an introductory course required for all LMU students, and/or Ethics, which meets the university’s core Ethics and Justice requirement, and possibly other core courses.

We are seeking to hire dedicated teachers who will contribute to the department’s goal of helping students of all backgrounds to become critical and reflective thinkers.

Our department is at the center of a Catholic university whose mission is inspired and guided by the traditions of the Society of Jesus, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, and the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. We therefore encourage an integration of knowledge in which “faith and reason bear witness to the unity of all truth” (Ex Corde Ecclesiae, §17). Teaching philosophy at LMU is at its core a vocation devoted to love of the truth in all its fullness. It is a way of being a person for others, more specifically, for students, by putting oneself at their service by exemplifying the love of wisdom and thereby enkindling in them a love of all that is good, true, and beautiful. This teaching vocation calls for a serious philosophical formation (normally satisfied by a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related discipline), demonstrated teaching excellence, and the desire to live a life of intellectual friendship with our colleagues and students in the light of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

As a pluralistic department that values and respects a diverse range of philosophical approaches, we seek candidates who embrace this vision and who will contribute to the Catholic tradition of philosophical inquiry.

Collaborative Culture and Values

We invite all qualified candidates in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply.

Application Deadline and Notes

Complete applications must be received by January 8, 2027.

Pre-arranged interviews by video call will be conducted by early February 2027.

Salary, Visa and Accommodation

Faculty Regular Reasonable expected salary: $75,000.00

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process. LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.

Institutional Overview

Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real-world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship. LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment. We are proud of the programs, benefits and services we provide our community. We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that foster a strong sense of trust and mutual respect.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer‑related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU's Jesuit identity and character.

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