Non-Tenure Track, Full Time, One-Year Fixed Term, Philosophy

Company Description

Augsburg University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,400 students of diverse backgrounds. The trademark of an Augsburg education is its emphasis on direct, personal experience. Guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Among the distinctive features of the university are its deep dedication to civic and community engagement, robust undergraduate research programs, and a strong belief in the integration of liberal arts and professional studies across all programs. The University's commitments to our urban context and the world beyond it are enhanced through the work of four signature centers: the Christensen Center for Vocation, the Center for Global Education and Experience, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, and the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work. 

As part of Augsburg University's commitment to intentional diversity, 50% of our current student body identifies as Black, Indigenous, and persons of color. The emerging interdisciplinary Department of Critical Race and Ethnicity Studies builds on this foundation to further diversify our academic curriculum and co-curricular programs. We do this work out of historical and contemporary obligations rooted in our ethical and intellectual commitments to prepare our diverse student body for a cosmopolitan world.

Augsburg's Statement of Commitment on Equity

We believe that education is the key to healthy, meaningful and productive lives for individuals, as well as to the vibrancy of our democracy. Augsburg University is dedicated to achieving an educational experience free from the barriers of poverty, racism, and discrimination so that students can fully realize their unique gifts. Recognizing that higher education's democratic promise is compromised by systemic and systematic barriers to college access and completion, Augsburg is called to stand for equity in everything we do to fulfill our academic mission, serve our students and engage our fellow citizens.

Job Description

The Religion and Philosophy Department at Augsburg University invites applications for a non-tenure-track, full-time, one-year fixed position teaching 7 courses in Philosophy, beginning August 2024.  For full consideration, applications should be received by October 30, 2023.  

The Religion and Philosophy Department seeks individuals with a passion for engaging students of all backgrounds in foundational philosophical questions and fields of study. The successful candidate will have the capacity to teach across a wide-range of philosophical sub-disciplines (e.g., epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, aesthetics) from multiple historical and cultural perspectives; an interest and capacity to collaborate across disciplines and/or engage our interdisciplinary programs: critical race and ethnicity studies; gender, sexuality, and women’s studies;  and/or environmental studies; and the disposition to engage in the reimaging of our philosophy program requirements for the 21st century.

Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate effectiveness in teaching and scholarship which engages undergraduates.  Ph.D. required. Doctoral candidates will be considered if the doctorate will be completed by August 2024. Post-doctoral and/or previous college-level teaching experience preferred. 

Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities in working in an academic community committed to mentoring undergraduates and intentional diversity. Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate intercultural competence.

Additional Information

Application Instructions and Requirements

To apply for this position, please go to https://www.augsburg.edu/hr/, and submit the following documents (merge into one PDF file, please):

• Cover letter –your cover letter specifically should:
  • Describe your commitment to teaching philosophy at the undergraduate level
  • Express your interest in Augsburg University    
• Teaching Philosophy and evidence of inclusive teaching across the undergraduate curriculum
• A ~2-page plan to leverage scholarship / skills to provide professional growth to Augsburg’s diverse body of students
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references (Letters of reference will be requested for those reaching the finalist stage)

If your application advances in this search, you will be notified prior to Augsburg contacting your references.

Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.

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