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University of Kentucky Lecturer in Philosophy in Lexington, Kentucky

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleLecturer in PhilosophyRequisition NumberFE04092Working TitleDepartment Name8E670:PhilosophyWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusNon-Tenure TrackRequired EducationPhD in PhilosophyRequired Related Experiencen/aRequired License/Registration/Certificationn/aJob SummaryThe Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for a full-time Lecturer to begin August 1, 2024. The selected candidate will be appointed to a 9-month, non-tenure eligible faculty position for an initial two-year period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years. The successful candidate will teach a eight courses per year (four per semester), at the undergraduate level. Other duties will include departmental service. The area of specialty and area of concentration are open. The specific teaching assignment will depend on the candidate’s interests, but the department has particular needs in Introduction to Philosophy, Introductory Logic, Food Ethics, Health Care Ethics, Early Modern Philosophy, and Environmental Ethics. The UK philosophy department is a pluralistic department open to diverse approaches in philosophy.A PhD in Philosophy is required for this position.Applicants must include the following: 1) cover letter 2) CV, 3) Research Statement (upload as Specific Request 1), 4) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 2), 5) Unofficial Transcript, and 6) a statement on their contribution toward inclusive excellence in teaching, research, professional activities, and/or service (upload as Specific Request 3). In addition, please provide the names and contact information of at least three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits - https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits.Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Eric Sanday, Search Committee Chair, Department of Philosophy, University of Kentucky (eric.sanday@uky.edu).Application deadline is June 4th, 2024.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply06/04/2024Open Until FilledNoUniversity Community of InclusionThe University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().1. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? * HigherEdJobs.com Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) * HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)* InsightIntoDiversity.com* Latinosinhighered.com* Indeed.com* A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member * UK Job Fair* None of the AboveApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents1. Curriculum Vita2. Cover Letter3. Academic Transcript4. Specific Request 15. Specific Request 26. Specific Request 3Optional Documents Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/a2ydZBfbZWl16uKBDfddaKPI241275637

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