Position Announcement: Professorial Lecturer in Ethics

Department of Philosophy and Religion College of Arts and Sciences
American University

The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, academic year appointment in ethics at the rank of Professorial Lecturer beginning August 28, 2023. Teaching duties include introductory courses in moral philosophy and a possibility of teaching one upper-level seminar. We particularly welcome candidates with expertise in moral theories and applied ethics with knowledge in non-Western moral philosophy. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university activities. This position is non-renewable.

Applicants should hold a PhD; however, ABD will be considered. Salary and benefits are competitive for a full-time term appointment. The teaching load for the year is three courses per semester (fall and spring). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/126857. Include a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and a writing sample. Please contact Jin Y. Park, Chair of the Department at jypark@PROTECTED, if you have any questions.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers undergraduate degree programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies and graduate degree programs in Philosophy and an MA in Ethics, Peace and Human Rights, a joint program with the School of International Service. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences
at http://www.american.edu/cas/ and about the department at http://www.american.edu/cas/philrel/.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.