Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy

Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy.

Position Details

Location

Hattiesburg

118 College Drive
Hattiesburg Mississippi 39406-0001
United States Division

Philosophy and Religion

Position Type

Faculty

Employment Status

Full Time

Grant Funded

No

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date

January 3 2027

SpecialInstructions to Applicants
Toapply upload a letter of application curriculum vitae graduate transcriptsnames and email addresses of three references teaching portfolio and anarticle/chapter length writing attachments must beuploaded at the time of addition please send three confidentialletters of recommendation directly to apply by December 1 2026 to receive full consideration. Questionsshould be directed to Dr. Brian LaPierre Director School of Humanities 118College Drive #5037 The University of Southern Mississippi HattiesburgMS39406-0001; Email: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on afull-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will notsponsor applicants for work visas (e.g. H-1B).

JobSummary
The Philosophy & Religion program in the School of Humanities at theUniversity of Southern Mississippi invites qualified applicants for afull-time 9-month non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor inPhilosophy to begin Fall 2027. The program has a new inter-disciplinary BA inPhilosophy Religion and Law that offers three pathways of concentration:Ethics Philosophy of Law and Religion and World Cultures. We are seeking acandidate whose area of specialization is open but we are looking for someoneto fulfill our needs in applied ethics particularly Environmental Ethics andHealthcare addition the program would like to develop and offer anew course in Ethics and Artificial Intelligence. The teaching load is 4/4.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach undergraduate courses in Environmental Ethics Healthcare Ethics possibly Ethics and Artificial Intelligence (this would be a new course offering) and survey courses in both conventional and online formats
2. Advise and mentor undergraduate students
3. Participate in program assessment
4. Fulfill service obligations appropriate to teaching-track faculty
5. Performs other duties as assigned
   

Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of computers and appropriate teaching technologies

Preferred Qualifications
A record of publication and scholarship as well as teaching experience in both conventional and online formats. Knowledge of Canvas helpful.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910 The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university earning distinction as one ofthe nations leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science ocean science spectator sports safety and security and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines including cybersecurity hydrographynutrition aquaculture kinesiology and economic development among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering information technology and ocean engineering. Were developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information visit . The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

Required Experience:

Junior IC