Humanities - Philosophy and Religious Studies Department - Clinical Assistant Professor

Clinical Assistant Professor in Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Wagner College invites applications for a full-time one-year position as a Clinical Professor of Philosophy in Ethics with a concentration in Bioethics. A Clinical Professors primary duty is excellence in teaching and service to instruction including development of curriculum both within the discipline and in collaboration with divisions across the campus.

Applicants can be broadly trained in ethics but must have demonstrated competence in bioethics. Preference is given to candidates who can additionally offer an introductory critical reasoning course for philosophy minors pre-law students or students completing their general education requirements.

The candidate should be prepared to teach a range of students from those specializing in the health sciences in professional programs like physicians assistant nursing and occupational therapy to students in the liberal arts who take bioethics or ethics to fulfill general education requirements. Faculty may also have opportunities to teach in applied and environmental ethics.

Wagner College is also committed to interdisciplinary and experiential learning. Successful candidates will demonstrate creativity and flexibility in the classroom and a willingness to work across disciplines and divisions.

Responsibilities:

Three courses per semester 6 per academic year (plus opportunities for overloads)

Collaborate in developing curriculum and establishing new course offerings

Contribute to the intellectual community at the college and inspire students to do the same.

Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in philosophy (preferred) or another discipline in the humanities with a clear connection to ethics and bioethics. ABD considered.

Prior teaching experience is a plus but not required.

Potential for excellence in teaching at the college level

Commitment and sensitivity to issues of diversity equityinclusion and accessibility

Application Materials

Curriculum Vitae.

Cover letter highlighting the candidates ability to meet the position qualifications and highlighting relevant aspects of (a) teaching and (b) your specific interest in Wagner College.A statement demonstrating the candidates commitment to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility specifically addressing their teaching research and professional service.

List of references

Please submit the application materials via email to:

Sarah K. Donovan Ph.D.

Chair Division of Humanities

We will begin interviewing on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Wagner College

Located on Staten Island NY and overlooking the Manhattan skylineWagner Collegeis a private non-sectarian 80% residential college of 1500 traditional-aged undergraduates and 300 graduate students in selected professional programs. Wagner College offers 34 undergraduate majors and graduate programs in six fields. The most popular majors include business administration nursing theatre physician assistant arts administration and psychology. All students complete internships during their time at Wagner. Grounded in the liberal arts our general education program deploys a skills-based approach with a strong emphasis on writing reading oral competence research creativity intercultural competence technological competence and information literacy and quantitative and critical thought. Wagner College is fully accredited by the Regents of the University of the State of New York and by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). It is a member of the American Council on Education The Council of Independent Colleges Association of American Colleges and Universities and the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities.Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity Statement and Guiding Principles

Wagner College commits to fostering greater diversity equity and inclusion at every level of the institution. This requires building a community of students faculty administration and staff who reflect the diversity of our society. The College recognizes the educational benefits for all its members that flow from such a community. We acknowledge past and present social inequities and seek to address them. The College encourages inquiry and reasoned dialogue in a climate of mutual respect and openness that enables genuine liberal arts and professional education.