Assistant Professor of Philosophy; Tenure Track

Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Tenure Track) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Upon hire, candidate will be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.
• The application includes an optional button for candidates to upload additional documents, if desired.
• Candidates will be prompted during the application process to provide 3 names and email addresses for reference letters.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number F00353

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Tenure Track)

Division

Division Academic Affairs Division

Department Name

Department Name Philosophy>

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

The Department of Philosophy at Rhode Island College seeks a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor to teach undergraduate courses across the curriculum, with particular strengths in Ethics and Social/Political Philosophy
. The successful candidate will teach in both the major and general education program, advise students, maintain an active research agenda, and contribute to departmental and college service.

As a proud Hispanic‑Serving Institution ( HSI ), RIC serves a diverse and largely first‑generation student population. We seek a teacher‑scholar committed to inclusive, student-centered pedagogy and to engaging undergraduates in philosophical inquiry.

• Teach Philosophy courses at all undergraduate levels, including in Ethics and Social/Political.
• Teach Philosophy courses in the general education curriculum.
• Serve as academic advisor to Philosophy majors and minors.
• Engage in scholarly research and professional activities
• Engage with a variety of philosophical topics and traditions.
• Participate in departmental planning and activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair.
• Participate in college-wide committees and service.

• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching
• Ability to work well with undergraduate students and colleagues.

Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy.

Experience: College-level teaching experience in Philosophy.

• Willingness to adopt a faculty leadership role as part of the RIC shared governance model following award of tenure.
• Evidence of effective teaching with first‑generation students and a diverse population.

Teaching is performed in a traditional classroom setting, some online teaching.

FLSA Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time / Part Time Full‑time

Assistant Professor – $66,569.93
May be eligible for additional compensation based on prior collegiate level or industry specific experience.

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits including:

• Health and Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision
• Wellness Incentives and Rewards
• Paid time Off – Vacation, Sick & Holiday
• Disability and Insurance Benefits
• Education Benefits – Tuition waivers for RIC , CCRI & URI
• Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Upon hire, candidate will be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.
• The application includes an optional button for candidates to upload additional documents, if desired.
• Candidates will be prompted during the application process to provide 3 names and email addresses for reference letters.

As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• 
  * Do you have a PhD. in Philosophy?
  • Yes
  • No
• 
  * Do you have college level teaching experience in Philosophy?
  • Yes
  • No

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Teaching Effectiveness

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