Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer in Philosophy

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Be sure to carefully review and update your application information before submitting an application! Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Position Details Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice. Advertising Copy The University of Vermont’s Philosophy Department invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Lecturer. The position will start in Fall 2027 and is renewable based on favorable review.

We have teaching needs in non-Western and ancient philosophies and would welcome candidates with interests in, among others, political philosophy and AI. The standard teaching load is 4-4. The successful candidate will teach courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate level. That candidate must have at least an M.A. in Philosophy.

Ph.D. is preferred. Review of applications will begin on 11/15 and continue until the position is filled. Please apply online at www.uvmjobs.com Applicants should include A cover letter A CV Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including syllabi, complete student evaluations, and samples of teaching materials (e.g. assignments, lesson plans, feedback on student work) A statement of how the candidate will contribute to UVM’s Our Common Ground A sample of philosophical writing from the last ten years Contact information for at least three references The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

For more information about the search, please contact the search co-chairs, Tyler Doggett ([email protected]) and Matt Weiner ([email protected]). The University Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is considered a public-ivy and consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a land-grant research institution. UVM’s tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground : Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.

The College In the College of Arts and Sciences ( CAS ), students experience the connectedness and accessibility of a small liberal arts college within a high caliber public research institution. Whether students are pursuing the Fine Arts, the Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics or Social Sciences, they have a place here, in the College of Arts and Sciences’ academic ecosystem. The Department UVM’s Philosophy Department has a tradition of research and teaching excellence. We are an undergraduate-only department with two thriving philosophy clubs and a devoted cadre of majors and minors.

Our research covers epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, philosophies of AI, action, and religion, and some historical figures. For more about the department, please visit https://www.uvm.edu/cas/philosophy The Community UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shore of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic and recreational activities.

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Anticipated Pay Range $62,000 – $67,000 Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States Job Open Date 10/06/2026 Job Close Date Category Position Information Posting Number F3772PO Department Philosophy/52260 Advertising/Posting Title Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer in Philosophy FLSA Exempt Position Number 004240 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term (months) 9 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Resume Other Document (1) Other Document (2) Other Document (3) Other Document (4) Other Document (5) Other Document (6) ©2019 The University of Vermont – Burlington, VT 05405 – (802) 656-3131 To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at . Any data not saved will be lost. Click 'OK' to keep your session active.