Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty: Philosophy and Political Science College of Arts & Sciences

About the role

The Department of Philosophy and Political Science in the College of Arts & Sciences at Quinnipiac University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The preferred start date is August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses to meet departmental and programmatic needs (e.g. Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, Environmental Philosophy, History of Western Philosophy).
• The standard teaching load for research-active tenure-track faculty is 3 courses (9 credits) per semester.
• Integrate engaging, inclusive, and innovative pedagogies and experiences to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Maintain an active research program that will engage students and lead to scholarly presentations and publications.
• Demonstrate a willingness to communicate information about their area of expertise on campus and in the wider community.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students and philosophy-related student organizations and activities.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive community in which everyone belongs.
• Engage in appropriate departmental, college, university, professional, and/or public service as relevant to the position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to conduct and publish research in the discipline and engage in public scholarship where appropriate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to integrate experiential learning modalities.

Education Requirements

• PhD in Philosophy or a related field by the time of appointment, with demonstrated academic preparation and teaching competence in Philosophy.
• ABD candidates who expect to complete their degree before the start date are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• This is an on-ground in-person position.
• Candidates must be able to work regularly at Quinnipiac University’s Mount Carmel campus and be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance, if applicable.