Part-time Lecturer: Philosophy

Part-time Lecturer: Philosophy . New York University: NYU - Global: NYU Prague . NYU Prague . NYU Prague is seeking a part-time lecturer to teach a Philosophy course: " Existentialism and Phenomenology ," beginning in the Spring 2027 semester (mid-January through mid-May).

This course provides a survey of two of the most influential movements of twentieth-century European philosophy, which each attempted to articulate a “new beginning” to philosophical reflection. Key themes such as freedom, responsibility, authenticity, consciousness, and intentionality will be explored, as well as the interactions and mutual influences between these two currents. The course should give some attention to the particular contributions of Central European thinkers, as well as the fruitful dialogue with other disciplines such as literary and political science. Major figures to be discussed could include Kafke, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Brentano, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Camus, Merleau-Ponty, De Beauvoir, Arendt, Ingarden and Patočka.

The instructor will be responsible for preparing and delivering intellectually engaging lectures, leading seminar-style class discussions encouraging critical reflection and debate, and guiding students in close reading and interpretation of complex philosophical texts. Additional duties include designing, administering and grading written assignments and exams, providing constructive feedback, holding office hours, and fostering an inclusive classroom environment that fosters diverse perspectives and open exchange in line with NYU practice. . Candidates should hold an advanced degree in philosophy, have demonstrated teaching experience in modern European philosophy in English and be able to engage a diverse, international cohort of undergraduate students in rigorous and reflective study. Recommendation letters are welcome in support of applications. .

Please submit a Cover Letter and your CV. Recommendation letters may be included with the application and will be considered as part of the review process.