The Philosophy Department’s mission is to develop and nurture philosophical inquiries for students and faculty in a humanistic environment, one that is conducive to free and open investigation of a broad array of philosophical issues, problems, methods, questions, and answers, and one that values a dynamic relationship between theory and lived experience in which each informs and transforms the other.
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Description of Work
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals.
Teaching – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Department of Philosophy and the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invite applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in 2023-24. Candidates should have research expertise in feminist philosophy and/or philosophy of gender and sexuality, with a strong preference for non-ideal approaches and for research that is significantly grounded in traditionally underrepresented philosophical traditions (e.g., queer/trans, Latinx, Latin American, Africana, Asian, Pacific Islander, Indigenous, disability studies, etc.). The successful candidate will be able to teach courses for the Graduate Certificate in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies (e.g., Foundations of Women’s Studies, Feminist Methods, Theoretical Approaches to Gender) as well as upper-level undergraduate courses in Philosophy.
Minimum Experience/Education
UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in philosophy or a related discipline at the time of appointment and provide evidence of potential for successful teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A record of publication in peer-reviewed journals is preferred, but not required. The teaching load for this position is three courses per semester. It is preferred to have the ability to teach evening classes.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
Special Notes to Applicants
Review of applications will begin April 12, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. All applicants must apply online at hrrps://jobs.charlotte.edu. Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission:
- A detailed application letter responding to the job qualifications and description:
- A Current CV;
- Names of three academic references.
Please contact Dr. Sonya Ramsey (sramse17@uncc.edu), Director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, or Dr. Trevor Pearce (tpearce6@uncc.edu), Chair of the Department of Philosophy, with any questions about the position. It is preferred to have the ability to teaching evening classes.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.
Date Review of Applications will Begin
04/12/2023
Proposed Hire Date
08/15/2023
If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date