Lecturer: Philosophy
Position overview
Position title: LecturerApplication Window
Open date: June 28, 2023
Most recent review date: Monday, Jul 24, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Sunday, Oct 15, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Area(s) of Specialization: Moral Problems, Environmental Ethics, Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Contemporary Analytic Philosophy, Political Philosophy. See courses listed below.
Position(s): Part-Time Philosophy Lecturer Position(s)
Starting Date: Fall 2023 (9/25-12/20/23), Winter 2024 (01/03-03/31/24), Spring 2024 (03/27-06/18/2024)
Salary: Based on rate of approximately $7,362.00 per course.
Recruitment Description: The Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Riverside is seeking qualified applicants for Lecturer positions during the 2023-24 academic year. We anticipate needing to hire instructors for some or all of the following courses. Positions are contingent on available funding. Applications for Fall Quarter courses must be received by July 24, 2023, and by October 15, 2023 for Winter and Spring. All instruction will be in person. The Fall 2023 schedule is indicated below. Winter and Spring 2024 schedules are TBD. The initial review of applications will begin on July 24, 2023; applications must be received by then to be assured of consideration for the Fall. In addition, preference will be given to internal prior Pre-Six candidates.
Courses:
Fall 2023 –
Philosophy 2: Contemporary Moral Problems [TR 2-3:20pm]
Philosophy 107: Languages and Minds [TR 9:30-10:50am]
Philosophy 117: Environmental Ethics [MW 3:30-4:50pm]
Winter and Spring 2024 –
Philosophy 108: Race and Gender
Philosophy 120: Ancient Philosophy (Plato, Aristotle, or Hellenistic)
Philosophy 130: Epistemology
Philosophy 163: Political Philosophy
To view complete course descriptions, please visit: http://catalog.ucr.edu
Qualifications: The position requires a Master’s in a related field and one year of teaching experience at the college level. Advanced graduate work in Philosophy (ABD or Ph.D.) is a preferred qualification.
Duties: Undergraduate teaching of the course listed above.
Application Procedure: Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, CV, a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, teaching evaluations, and 3 names of references which can attest to teaching experience. Only contact information for references is needed. The Department will solicit the references provided in APRecruit to verify final candidates if necessary.
Applications and materials will be submitted using UCR’s on-line application system located at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01739
To ensure full consideration for the Fall Quarter, applications and all supporting material must be received by July 24, 2023; otherwise by October 15, 2023.
Department Contact person: Andrews Reath, Department Chair, andrews.reath@ucr.edu
Department: https://philosophy.ucr.edu/
Qualifications
Candidates should have minimum qualifications of an M.A. degree in a related field, with one year of teaching experience at the college level.
A Ph.D. is a preferred qualification, but candidates that have attained ABD status will also be considered. In addition, preference will be given to internal prior Pre-Six candidates.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - In a “Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence”, we ask applicants to describe their past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.
Teaching Evaluations
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-4 required (contact information only)
Names of references which can attest to teaching experience. Only contact information for references is needed. The Department will solicit the references provided in APRecruit to verify final candidates if necessary.
Help contact: smithj@ucr.edu
Campus Information
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.