University of South Carolina Sumter
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | South Carolina, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
Assistant Professor of Philosophy. The University of South Carolina Sumter is seeking a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor to teach both face-to-face and online classes, to begin August 2017. An earned doctorate in Philosophy at the time of appointment is preferred, but ABD will be considered for the rank of Instructor.
The successful candidate will have experience teaching introductory Philosophy classes, such as Introduction to Philosophy and Contemporary Moral Issues. Ability to teach Formal Logic a plus.
A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and the ability to maintain a healthy level of professional activity in scholarship and service are required. The teaching load is twelve credit hours per semester, with the opportunity for release time for scholarship. Student advising and participation on campus committees are expected. USC Sumter is part of USC’s Palmetto College (http://www.sc.edu/palmettocollege/), which involves offering four-year degrees through multiple forms of course delivery and learning, such as two-way video delivery (videoconferencing) and online learning (Blackboard or similar course management system). Qualified candidates should demonstrate a commitment to distance, online, and traditional learning environments.
Review of credentials will begin November 1, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of South Carolina requires individuals to apply online for all job vacancies. You may access the USC Jobs Online Employment site at http://uscjobs.sc.edu. As part of the online process, an application letter (which should include philosophy of teaching and professional goals and interests), vita, three current letters of recommendation and copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, must be attached to the online application form. If you have any questions about the application procedures, please contact Dr. Damien Picariello, Division of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education at (803) 938-3812 or picaried@uscsumter.edu. Foreign nationals should indicate current US immigration status. USC Sumter is an AA/EOE. USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road, Sumter SC 29150-2498.
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If you have any questions about the application procedures, please contact Dr. Damien Picariello, Division of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education at (803) 938-3812 or picaried@uscsumter.edu. |
Website: | http://www.uscsumter.edu |
Primary Category: | Philosophy |
Secondary Categories: | None |
Posting Date: | 10/17/2016 |
Closing Date | 01/15/2017 |