JOB TITLE: | Assistant Professor of Philosophy |
CLASSIFICATION: | Faculty |
DIVISION: | Academic Affairs |
DEPARTMENT: | Department of History, Pan Africana Studies, Philosophy and Religion |
LOCATION: | Lincoln University, PA, Main Campus |
FLSA STATUS: | Exempt |
REPORTS TO: | Department Chair, Dr. Dana Flint |
SALARY: | PER CBA |
OVERVIEW:
Lincoln University (LU), a historically Black, regional, comprehensive, liberal arts university is one of the
four state-related institutions within the Pennsylvania Higher Education System. The University enrolls
over 2,000 students, employs more than 100 full-time faculty members, and offers more than 30
undergraduate programs and selected graduate programs.
Diversity is at the core of LUs history, mission, and values. We understand the value of diversifying our faculty and pursue that standard of excellence by focusing our recruitment efforts to attract candidates with rich and varied backgrounds, scholarship, and experience.
JOB SUMMARY:
Lincoln University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in department of Philosophy. The successful candidate will be a dynamic teacher of undergraduate students as well as a scholar with an ambitious research and publication agenda. The ideal candidate will show evidence of thoughtful intellectual engagement in Philosophy. Candidates will be expected to teach four courses a semester and be expected to teach in-person courses ranging from 100 level to 400 level courses.
The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D./Terminal Degree by the hire date.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will:
- Offer dynamic, engaging, and student-centered pedagogy utilizing up-to-date expertise in Philosophy and the best pedagogical practices in Philosophy.
- Teach a normal load, typically four courses in-person a semester, including general education classes and 100 to 400 level Philosophy classes such as a variety of Ethics classes, Critical Reasoning, Formal Logic, Metaphysics, Epistemology, African American Philosophy and African Philosophy, including other courses listed in the course catalog required for Majors. Professors are required to actively mentor and advise students.
- Be a contributing member of departmental and university required meetings and initiatives including departmental meetings events, course and curriculum development, and university-wide initiatives.
- Maintain active professional engagement and research, which are required for promotion and tenure consideration.
- Share the Universitys commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racist pedagogy and be prepared to join an active cohort of faculty who teach undergraduate courses and advise/mentor students.
EDUCATION:
- A Ph.D. in Philosophy is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Evidence of 1+ years of teaching at undergraduate level
- Proven agenda of research and professional engagement
- Communication skills consistent with effective teaching, mentoring and motivating Philosophy majors from a broad range of cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds and actively participating in the department and broader university.
- Experience in course design, development, and assessment of student learning out comes.
- Experience utilizing LMS such as canvas and other software
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a university campus environment. All classes are currently taught in-person and faculty are required to be present on campus to teach their courses. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions and protection from weather conditions.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applications should be submitted through the online portal. Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants must submit the following:
- A letter of application
- A current curriculum vita
- Undergraduate and graduate transcripts [unofficial copies will suffice for initial screening].
- A statement of teaching philosophy
- A research statement
- A diversity statement that discusses the incorporation of the principles of diversity into your teaching, research, and service
- Three [3] references or three [3] current and relevant letters of recommendation
Review of applications will continue until position is filled. Women and underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. The University is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.