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Assistant Professor, Philosophy & Ethics, Tenure Track

  • 495443
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $66,000 9-month Contract, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The Department of Philosophy & Ethics at the University of North Dakota invites applications for a full-time, benefitted tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Ethics. The position begins August 16, 2025, and is contingent upon availability of funding.

The department seeks to hire someone with a combination of areas of specialization and/or competency in American Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, Ethical Theory, Feminist Philosophy, and Philosophy of Race & Postcolonialism. Courses the successful hire will be expected to teach regularly include Environmental Ethics and Death & Dying.

This position carries a 3/3 teaching load. The successful candidate will teach in-person on campus and asynchronous online courses, maintain a robust research agenda, and participate in shared faculty governance and service.

The Department of Philosophy & Ethics offers courses covering diverse philosophical theories and methodologies, as well as their application to real world problems. We have particular strengths in ethics and social-political philosophy. Our courses represent the backbone of the liberal arts educational mission of the university. We offer two major tracks, one in philosophy and one in pre-law, as well as minors in ethics and philosophy.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the Department of Philosophy & Ethics through teaching, research, and service to the department, college, university, and community. The effort distribution is expected to be 60% Teaching (3/3 course load), 30% Research, and 10% Service. The successful candidate will contribute to the UND LEADS Strategic Plan through a commitment to strong teaching, community service, and meaningful scholarly activity. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed. The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please contact UND’s Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu) to explore dual-career opportunities.

Required Competencies

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty,
    staff, and students
  • Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the
    Department of Philosophy & Ethics
  • Ability to meet deadlines

Minimum Requirements

  • Earned Ph.D. in Philosophy by August 15, 2025
  • Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise in American Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, Ethical Theory, Feminist
    Philosophy, and/or Philosophy of Race & Postcolonialism
  • Prior experience and/or demonstrated potential to teach the following courses:
    Environmental Ethics and Death & Dying
  • Demonstrated knowledge in diverse philosophical perspectives
  • Experience teaching in-person and asynchronous online courses in philosophy
  • Commitment to excellence in teaching demonstrated through teaching portfolio
  • Evidence of a promising research agenda related to areas of expertise

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 11/01/2024 and include the following materials:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Teaching portfolio that includes: statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi for
     ‘Environmental Ethics’ and ‘Death & Dying’, and recent summaries of teaching evaluations
  • Writing sample
  • A list of three references with contact information
  • Unofficial transcripts (Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit
       official transcripts upon hire.)

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

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