Lecturer

Position Information

Department Philosophy and Humanities - 21550 Pay Grade 1 Job Category Faculty Job Summary

Full-time lecturer in Philosophy, beginning August 15, 2023. Teaching duties will be a 4-4 load of philosophy courses, primarily sections of a course in the General Education Core called Science and the Modern World. The course is intended to introduce predominantly B.S. students in the College of Arts and Sciences to some fundamental concepts in the philosophy of science, while also teaching them to think critically about the ways in which scientific conclusions can be undermined by special interest groups. The contract is renewable but is not a tenure-track position.

ETSU is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all of our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

AOS: Open AOC: Philosophy of Science

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Salary 32,000

Posting Detail Information

Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No Open Date 01/09/2023 Close Date 04/05/2023 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the online application, and submit a CV, cover letter, and evidence of teaching experience and ability.

In addition, please provide the names and email addresses of three references. Please double-check all information, as it cannot be corrected once submitted. We recommend that you contact references in advance to ensure their willingness to complete the reference process. If your references are unable to use the electronic system to submit a letter of recommendation, you may advise them to send the letter directly to: David Harker, Chair of the Department of Philosophy & Humanities at ETSU, [email protected]

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