Assistant Professor of Philosophy
About the Department
The NC State Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies is committed to offering a high‑quality undergraduate Philosophy curriculum, including a major and minor, that engages students with historical and contemporary philosophical issues such as the mind‑brain relationship, ethical implications of scientific advances, justification of moral, political, and legal institutions, the connection between human knowledge and reality, and the logic underlying language and thought. The department also provides a robust undergraduate Religious Studies curriculum, including a major and minor, that examines multiple interpretations of “religion” as a social construction, psychological development, metaphysical branch, and ritual practice, and explores the central role of religious traditions in human culture and history. Additionally, the department expands educational and research opportunities at the graduate level and conducts scholarship that advances knowledge in Philosophy and Religious Studies.
Essential Job Duties
- Teach courses on logic up to and including the advanced level.
- Contribute to the department’s teaching needs in other areas of philosophy.
- Maintain a teaching load of two courses per semester.
- Conduct scholarly research in philosophy, with interests extending beyond logic.
- Participate in departmental and university service activities.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Philosophy or a closely related field by May 2027.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Superior communication skills.
- Preferred: Previous college‑level teaching experience and demonstrated teaching excellence.
- Required: Valid North Carolina driver’s license (no commercial license required).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Retirement programs.
- Disability plans.
- Life insurance and accident plan.
- Paid time off and other leave programs, including 12 holidays per year.
- Tuition and academic assistance.
- Childcare benefits, wellness & recreation membership, and wellness programs.