Visiting Assistant Professor in Philosophy

Visiting Assistant Professor in Philosophy
Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO

Type:
Full-Time
Salary: $49,000 - $54,000 per year

Category:
Philosophy

Location:

Fort Lewis College, Durango Colorado

Position Summary:

Teach 24 credit hours per academic year as assigned. Teaching includes preparing class and evaluation materials, delivering lectures, grading, and being available for student questions.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Teach 24 credit hours per academic year as assigned. Teaching includes preparing class and evaluation materials, delivering lectures, grading, and being available for student questions.
Must be able to teach Introduction to Philosophy and Introductory Ethics.
Demonstrate a commitment to student success in the classroom and during office hours
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Education, Specialized

Skills and Experience:

PhD in Philosophy expected within 1 year
Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Experience teaching Introduction to Philosophy and/or Ethics
Preferred Education, Specialized

Skills and Experience:

Experience teaching underrepresented populations
Area of specialization or competence in metaphysics, philosophy of mind, or indigenous philosophy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks within strict timelines
Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:

Chair of Philosophy and Political Science Department
Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)
Ability to work in a confined area (Classroom)
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand in front of a classroom, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and write on the board.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
Travel:

Less than 5% is expected for this position.
FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Exempt
Full Time and FTE 1.0
Temporary
FY 2026
-27
Work hours are flexible but should fit within a standard work week. Employees must be present on campus for class, tutoring and meeting times, but have flexibility for their grading and preparation.
Compensation

Salary is $49,000 with MA, and $54,000 with a PhD , plus a comprehensive benefits package.