Visiting Professor of Philosophy
Visiting Professor of Philosophy
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The Department of Philosophy at Wesleyan University invites applications for a onesemester nontenuretrack position as Visiting Professor of Philosophy beginning January 22 2026. AOS/AOC open but we are especially interested in political philosophy philosophical work on animals or history of philosophy (any tradition except Chinese). Ph.D. in Philosophy in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as a Visiting Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as a Visiting Instructor if the candidate does not have a Ph.D. in Philosophy in hand at the time of appointment. Wesleyan is a highly selective liberal arts college that values both scholarship and teaching very highly and has a strong diverse undergraduate student body.
The teaching load for a one semester visiting faculty member is 2 courses. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
Courses will be chosen to reflect the successful candidates teaching strengths. No advising duties.
Applications completed by April 15 will receive full consideration. Please contact Lynn Higgs at if you have questions about the application process.
Work Location: On CampusAll offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidates completion of a preemployment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University located in Middletown Connecticut does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed age gender gender identity or expression national origin marital status ancestry present or past history of mental disorder learning disability or physical disability political belief veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or nonpositionrelated criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX Section 504 or any other nondiscrimination policies should be directed toVice President for Equity and Inclusion Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan Universitys Clery Act Report are available on request and online at is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities including comprehensive group insurance plans wellness programs and incentives generous paid time off and retirement plans flexible work schedules employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at:https://wesleyan/hr/careers/.
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