Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at North Carolina State University is committed to offering a high quality undergraduate Philosophy curriculum, including a major and minor in Philosophy, that gives students an opportunity to confront through historical and contemporary resources a wide range of central philosophical issues, such as the relationship between the mind and brain, the ethical implications of scientific advances, the justification of moral, political, and legal institutions, the relationship between human knowledge and reality, and the nature of the logic that structures human language and thought; offering a high-quality undergraduate Religious Studies curriculum, including a major and a minor in Religious Studies, that provides students an extended opportunity to examine the multiple interpretations of the category "religion" - including religion as a social construction, as an element of psychological development, as a branch of metaphysics, and as a constellation of ritual practices - and the ways in which religious traditions have played a central role in human culture and history; developing the analytical abilities and expressive powers of our students; providing and expanding educational and research opportunities at the graduate level; and conducting research, teaching and scholarship that further knowledge and understanding in the disciplines of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at NC State University invites applications for potential short-term teaching positions in Philosophy during the 2025-26 academic year. These positions may involve teaching one or more courses for either a single semester or the full academic year, depending on departmental needs.

Courses that may require instructors include Introduction to Philosophy, Contemporary Moral Issues, Issues in Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Biomedical Ethics, Logic, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Science, and other Philosophy ( PHI) courses listed in the NC State course catalog .

Teaching assignments may be for in-person or online distance education courses; however, local residency is required for both.

We welcome applications from qualified candidates and will review submissions as teaching needs arise.

Perform other duties as assigned by the department head.

Lecturer: Master's Degree in Philosophy or related field, an equivalent degree or equivalent professional experience is required. If teaching graduate level courses, a Doctor's Degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience is required.

Assistant Teaching Professor: Doctor's Degree in Philosophy or related field, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience is required. Ability to direct activities and participate in departmental activities.

Rank and appointment will be based on qualifications and experience.

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Please attach an application letter, your Curriculum Vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (using the "Teaching Statement" option) to your online application and arrange to have three letters of reference sent by email attachment to Kathryn Zellmer at kkzellme@ncsu.edu. Applications will be reviewed when teaching needs arise.

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