Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Instruction

Position description

UT Tyler Campus;
Tyler, Texas

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, transcript of highest degree earned, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

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Job Summary

The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Instruction in Philosophy. As a dynamic and growing institution committed to academic excellence and innovation, UT Tyler seeks a dedicated educator to join its faculty beginning Spring 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach first-year and second-year philosophy courses in the core curriculum
• Teach upper-level philosophy courses as needed
• Collaborate with the Director of the Philosophy Program on curriculum development and assessment
• Respond to and communicate with students, colleagues, and the department chair in a timely fashion
• Maintain regular on-campus presence
• Attend departmental meetings

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence
• Experience in teaching ethics
• Experience in face-to-face and online teaching (undergraduate)
• Proven ability in building trust through collaborative decision-making, embracing shared governance, and integrating with the community

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