Assistant Teaching Professor

Position Function:

The Department of Philosophy & Religion and the Shackouls Honors College invite applicants for a non-tenure track appointment as Assistant Teaching Professor with an anticipated start date of Fall 2025. This role will be responsible for teaching and service.

Salary Grade: UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

https://www.philosophyandreligion.msstate.edu/

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2025

Tenure Track Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

4/4 teaching load. Schedule and maintain specific office hours for the purpose of answering student questions and preparing lecturers and other class material. Will serve half-time as a faculty member in the Department of Philosophy and half-time as a Faculty Fellow in the Shackouls Honors College.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful applicants will hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy, Religious Studies, or related discipline at time of appointment and demonstrate potential to teach at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Develop and teach a range of undergraduate course in their field of expertise and perform standard service roles.
Research activity is encouraged and supported.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The ability to work as a member of an multidisciplinary team of scholars is desirable. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required. Mentor honors students from a variety of different majors. Teach seminars in the liberal arts tradition and perform service roles related to instruction and pedagogy.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Standard office and professional environment.

Instructions for Applying:

Candidates should apply online and submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (including sample syllabi). The cover letter should include a brief statement of experience with and/or plans for teaching core texts to a diverse population and engaging in student outreach and recruitment. The committee will solicit letters of recommendation from selected candidates and conduct initial interviews online. Questions about the position can be directed to [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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