Lecturer of Philosophy
Lecturer of Philosophy
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$ 50000 - 60000
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Job Description
Department
PhilosophyAbout the University
MSU Denver enrolls over 16000 students where nearly 60 are first generation and over 55 are students of color. Located in downtown Denver we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission MSU Denver is a model university for todays students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state as well as the most firstgeneration students. Through affordable flexible and holistic education MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees and career and life success.
About the Department of Philosophy
Position Summary
The Department of Philosophy at MSU Denver invites applications for a nontenure track lecturer position to begin in August 2025. This fulltime position is focused on teaching key department courses with strong and/or growing enrollment including PHI 1010 The Big Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy (General Studies (GS): Arts and Humanities AHUM); PHI 1030 Thinking about Ethics: Morality and the Good Life (GS: AHUM); PHI 1060 Ethics in Medicine and Science (GS: AHUM) PHI 1110 Language Logic & Persuasion (GS: Oral Communication); PHI2040 Philosophy of Religion (GS: AHUM); and PHI 3370 Computers Ethics and Society (GS: AHUM). The teaching will primarily be done in person with a possibility of some online/hybrid instruction.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach five courses per semester which may include both lower and upperdivision courses. A reduced course load is possible for lecturers who take on important service roles in the department such as coordinating student research advising and supporting majors or developing new philosophy courses for MSU Denver in areas of strong student interest.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Philosophy or closely related discipline. ABD candidates with evidence of a plan for successful dissertation defense before the start of the fall 2025 semester in August are welcome to apply
- Evidence of ability to teach most or all of the courses highlighted above
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching
- Experience with and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse urban student population including (but not limited to) students of color LBGTQIA students students from lowincome backgrounds firstgeneration students students with disabilities undocumented students nontraditional students student veterans and English language learners
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our department our mission and the University.
Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $50000 $60000 at Lecturer level. The salary of the finalist selected for the role will be set based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity education experience specialty and training.
MSUDenver offers excellent benefits that include medical dental retirement tuition benefit freeRTDpass and more. For a brief overview of these options please visit our Benefits section.
Instructions to Apply
Please attach the following required documents:
- Curriculum vitae including contact information for at least 3 references
- Letter of application addressing the candidates ability to teach most or all of the courses highlighted in the position summary
- Teaching dossier including sample syllabi and a statement of teaching philosophy. Other relevant teaching documents may be included in your dossier but are not required
- Unofficial graduate transcripts
Due to volume of applications received incomplete applications may not be reviewed; please ensure you have uploaded all required documents.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
Deadline
Applications accepted until position is filled; priority given to applications received through April 13 2025 by 11:59 PM MST.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Tanya RogowskyPosting Representative Email
Benefits
The Universitys benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical vision and dental free RTD pass tuition reimbursement as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans retirement plans and other programs such as accessto a longterm disability (LTD) MSU Denversbenefits websiteto learn more.
For a brief overview please see: University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at.
Background Checks
Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.
Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique accessoriented campus community that values diversity equity and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58 first generation students and over 50 students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students faculty and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
Employment Type
Full-Time
