Nontenure Faculty Pool - Philosophy and Religious Studies, Department of Philosophy

Job Opportunities at Texas State University Nontenure Faculty Pool – Philosophy and Religious Studies, Department of Philosophy

Position Title: Nontenure Faculty Pool – Philosophy and Religious Studies, Department of Philosophy

Job Posting Number: 2026005

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Posting Date: 06/30/2025

The College of Liberal Arts at Texas State University seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured faculty to teach in Philosophy or Religious Studies. Temporary/nontenured faculty are appointed to teach one to four courses per semester, with teaching appointments based upon student demand on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Eligibility for annual reappointment is contingent upon satisfactory annual performance evaluations, continuity of funding, and departmental need.

Successful candidates may teach at the San Marcos and Round Rock campuses and/or online, depending on the needs of the academic department.

First employment under this posting is for the 2025‑2026 academic year. Applicants applying for a pool faculty position will be available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.

• Master of Arts (MA) or its equivalent in Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a related field, with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in the relevant discipline, by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in the classroom.

• Ph.D. in the specific area of instruction.
• Previous teaching experience.

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:
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• Current CV.
• Letter of interest outlining specific academic and professional experiences relevant to appointment.
• Unofficial transcripts (in one document).
• Contact information for three references.

• Syllabi (including a sample syllabus for general education courses at Texas State: PHIL 1305, PHIL 1320, or REL 1300).
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness or experience.
• Letters of recommendation.

Temporary – Full‑time or Part‑time

Ongoing

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