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rVisiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Philosophy

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rLocation: Philosophy

rRegular/Temporary: Regular

rJob ID: 607958

rFull/Part Time: Full-Time

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NAU aims to be the nation\'s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

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About NAU

Northern Arizona University serves almost 30,000 students. We are a vibrant community, with 21,000 students in Flagstaff-the home of our largest campus-and the remainder online or at our 20+ statewide locations. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.

Committed to an inclusive university environment, NAU has all the benefits of a large institution with a personal touch. We carefully balance teaching, scholarship, and service for faculty members. Supporting our core value of student-centrism, NAU\'s faculty members promote learning and help students reach academic milestones.

Flagstaff is an outdoorsy mountain town with four seasons and a thriving cultural scene. Located at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff houses 70,000 people and sits at the base of the sacred San Francisco Peaks.

For more about inclusive excellence at NAU, visit the Center for Inclusive Excellence and Access{target="_blank"}.

About the Department/College

This position will reside in the Philosophy Department, which is housed within the College of Arts and Letters. The Philosophy Department has 10 full-time faculty members. It houses two majors: the traditional Philosophy major and Philosophy, Politics, and Law (an interdisciplinary major that focuses on preparation for law school). In addition to supporting its majors, the Philosophy Department provides seats for Liberal/General Studies and several of its classes feature in degree programs across NAU\'s campus.

About the Position

. The successful candidate will support existing programming at the university and in the community with the Institute for Public and Professional Ethics in Leadership. Successful candidate will teach three courses per semester. For one course (Fieldwork Experience), faculty member will serve as the Coach to an inaugural collegiate Ethics Bowl team at NAU, mentor regional High School Ethics Bowl teams with the help of select NAU students, and assist in the hosting of the annual Arizona High School Ethics Bowl in January 2025.

This posting is for hiring 1 full-time, 9-month position for the 2024/2025 academic year ONLY. Contract begins August 2024

Responsibilities Include:

• Teach 3 classes per semester for the Philosophy Department
  • PHI 408 \"Fieldwork Experience\" in which they will train select NAU students to serve as mentors for the High School Ethics Bowl, visit local schools, and help run the Ethics Bowl in January.
  • Two sections of PHI 332 \"Healthcare Ethics\" in FA24, and
  • Two sections of PHI 105 \"Introduction to Ethics\" in SP25

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate holds a PhD or is ABD (degree is conferred on or before the start date of August 19, 2024) in Philosophy or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• AOS or AOC in Ethics or Applied Ethics (esp. Healthcare ethics or similar)
• Prior experience or evidence of potential in o treach or public philosophy
• Prior experience or evidence of potential in teaching
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills (to manage Fieldwork and ethics bowl)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to serve as the Coach to NAU\'s collegiate Ethics Bowl team,
• Ability to mentor regional High School Ethics Bowl teams
• Ability to teach \"Introduction to Ethics\" and \"Healthcare Ethics\"

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range begins at \$60,000. Annual salary commensurate with candidate\'s qualifications and related experience.

This is a Faculty (FAC) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP); sick leave accruals and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU HR benefits page{target="_blank"}. Faculty are hired on a contract basis, renewable according to terms of the