Job Title
Lecturer of Social, Political, and/or Legal Philosophy (Non-Tenure Track)
Job Description
The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University invites applicants for a Lecturer of Social, Political, and/or Legal Philosophy to begin in Fall 2025. This is a 10 month annual, non-tenure track appointment with a preferred AOC in Applied Ethics.
We seek candidates who can inspire our diverse student body to minor, major, or double major in Philosophy. The Lecturer will teach primarily general education Philosophy courses like Introduction to Philosophy) and will also have opportunities to teach courses in their areas of specialization as needed to complement the department’s existing areas of curricular strength. Some example specialized courses would be Social & Political Philosophy and Philosophy of Law. The teaching course load will be 4/4.
ODU has a strong and active commitment to diversity. The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies especially encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups and those with a demonstrated track record of promoting and enhancing a diverse and inclusive environment.
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
Candidates must have an M.A. in Philosophy
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
- AOS in Social, Political, and/or Legal Philosophy.
- Compelling evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education and inclusive pedagogy.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Philosophy or in a related field (e.g. JD-Ph.D) with 18 graduate-level credit hours in Philosophy.
- AOC in Applied Ethics, such as Bioethics or Business Ethics.
