Instructor (FY24-061)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Job Info

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Faculty Position FY24-061
November 16 2023

Position Title
Instructor

Hiring Unit
Philosophy

Job Description/Responsibilities

The Department of Philosophy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) seeks to hire a full-time Instructor beginning August, 2024. Full-time Instructors teach 4 courses per semester with the possibility for summer teaching. Teaching responsibilities will be primarily Reasoning and Argumentation and Engineering Ethics. Teaching experience in these, or closely related courses is strongly preferred. There are no research expectations for full-time Instructors; however, high quality teaching and a commitment to professional development is required for career advancement. Candidates must have earned an MA; ABD or a PhD is preferred.

The SIUE Department of Philosophy values diversity among its faculty, is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities (EO/AAE). SIUE Philosophy welcomes candidates who can contribute to the department's cultural and intellectual diversity beyond fulfilling the core teaching responsibilities and encourages candidates to articulate in their application materials the ways in which they can do so. Successful candidates will be expected to support the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences' ADEi mission. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for the position, please call 618-650-2190 or email EmploymentHR@siue.edu

Application Process

Candidates must include in their application: (1) a cover letter addressing the candidate's interest and fit for the position (2) a CV (3) a teaching portfolio (course syllabi, sample course materials, student evaluations, etc.) (4) transcripts from the candidate's graduate degree granting institution and (5) three letters of recommendation. Candidates should send their application materials by email to philosophyadmin@siue.edu. Any questions about the position or application process should be addressed to

Christopher Pearson Department Chair,

Email: chpears@siue.edu

Source of Funds
State

Salary

$42,000-$44,000

Application Deadline

Deadline for full consideration- December 15th, 2023.

Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center, in partnership with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project, is proud to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. This program offers various career services and resources available to help individuals in their career journey. Additional details may be found online at Dual Career Support

Faculty Development and Other Support
Several units across campus offer various programs and training opportunities to new faculty members as they begin their employment at SIUE. Support units include but are not limited to the Faculty Development Center Ombuds Services , Office of Research and Projects, and Inclusive Excellence, Education, and Development Hub.

Employee Benefits
To support faculty in balancing work and family obligations, SIUE offers an exceptional array of comprehensive benefits including:
*Medical, dental and vision insurance;
*Life insurance;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Generous holiday schedule;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
*Flexible Spending Account Program;
*University tuition waivers (Employee and Dependents).

For more information, visit: SIUE Office of Human Resources- Benefits

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