Visiting Assistant prof.,Department of Philosophy, John Carroll University
Apr 12, 2019 → Apr 16, 2019
The Department of Philosophy at John Carroll University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor, starting the fall of 2019.
The position is initially for one year, with a possibility of renewal up to three years.
AOS: Open
AOC: Philosophy of Religion.
Ability to teach one or more of the following would be an advantage: Epistemology, Metaphysics, Applied Ethics (Bioethics, Medical or Environmental Ethics),
Philosophy of Race, Postcolonial Studies, Non-Western Philosophies. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a 4/4 load, including philosophy courses
that fulfill requirements in Catholic Studies and courses for non-majors that support the University’s Integrative Core Curriculum.
John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, and dedicated to developing women and men with the knowledge
and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, a residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland.
John Carroll University is one of 28 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional
universities for more than 25 consecutive years, and is currently ranked #4 in this category.
For the posting, see job
Applicants are required to submit: (i) a cover letter, detailing how they can contribute to the JCU philosophy curriculum and Catholic Studies program,
(ii) CV, (iii) contact information for at least three references (at least one of which comments on teaching experience and expertise), (iv) unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts,
(v) a writing sample, and (vi) a single, combined document including both a statement of teaching experience and interests and a statement of research interests.
Items (v) & (vi) must be combined as singled document and uploaded under the “Portfolio” heading.
Review of applications will begin on April 15th, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be conducted via Skype.
Short-listed candidates will be invited to campus for further interview.
Questions about the department or position can be directed to Dr. Simon Fitzpatrick, email