Lecturer of Philosophy

Texas A&M University System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-San Antonio seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer of Philosophy beginning Fall 2027. The candidate will teach introductory and upper-level courses, with a 5/5 load and in-person delivery. Specialization is open, with an emphasis on Ethics, Logic, or Philosophy of Technology.

Summer teaching may be available but is not guaranteed. Salary is commensurate with experience; a strong record in teaching is expected.

Qualifications

• MA required; PhD preferred in philosophy or related field by appointment time
• Minimum 18 graduate credit hours in philosophy
• University teaching experience commensurate with the rank of Lecturer
• Availability to teach in-person classes

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate philosophy courses.
• Handle a 5/5 teaching load; summer teaching may be available but not guaranteed.

Skills

Ethics

Logic

Philosophy of Technology

Intro Ethics courses

Intro Logic courses

Education

MA in philosophy or related field

PhD preferred in philosophy or related field

18 graduate credit hours in philosophy

university teaching experience

Job description

Job Title

Lecturer of Philosophy

Agency

Texas A&M University - San Antonio

Department

Department of History, Philosophy, and Geography

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

San Antonio, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of History, Philosophy, and Geography seeks applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track appointment in Philosophy beginning in Fall 2027. An ability to teach introductory courses in Ethics and Logic is required. Area of specialization is open, but we especially invite applicants with expertise in the Philosophy of Technology or who will contribute to interdisciplinary programs on campus. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate philosophy courses. The base teaching load for this position is 5/5. Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Education and Experience

• M.A. required, Ph.D. preferred in philosophy or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution by the time of appointment.
• A minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in philosophy.
• University teaching experience commensurate with the rank of Lecturer.
• Availability to teach in-person classes.

The priority date for applications is January 15, 2027. The position is open until filled.

Finalists must request at least two current letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the author to the Search Committee Chair, via email delivery. If selected, finalists must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

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Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.