Visiting Assistant Professor in Philosophy

Position Summary:

Teach 24 credit hours per academic year as assigned. Teaching includes preparing class and evaluation materials, delivering lectures, grading, and being available for student questions.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Teach 24 credit hours per academic year as assigned. Teaching includes preparing class and evaluation materials, delivering lectures, grading, and being available for student questions.   
• Must be able to teach Introduction to Philosophy and Introductory Ethics. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success in the classroom and during office hours
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience: 

• PhD in Philosophy expected within 1 year
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
• Experience teaching Introduction to Philosophy and/or Ethics

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience: 

• Experience teaching underrepresented populations 
• Area of specialization or competence in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, or indigenous philosophy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks within strict timelines

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility: 

• Chair of Philosophy and Political Science Department

Work Environment:  

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic) 
  • Ability to work in a confined area (Classroom)  
  • Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time  

Physical Demands: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand in front of a classroom, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and write on the board.   
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. 

Travel: 

• Less than 5% is expected for this position. 

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

• Exempt  
• Full Time and FTE 1.0 
• Temporary
• FY 2026 -27
• Work hours are flexible but should fit within a standard work week.   Employees must be present on campus for class, tutoring and meeting times, but have flexibility for their grading and preparation.  

Compensation

• Salary is $49,000 with MA, and $54,000 with a PhD , plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process

• A complete application packet includes:

• • Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position

  • CV

  • Names and contact information for three current, professional references

• Applicant materials received by June 15th, 2026, will receive full consideration.

• The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check. 

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more