Faculty Hiring!

Title: Lecturer-AT, Philosophy

VP Area: Provost

Department: Philosophy

Telework Availability: 

Employee Classification: Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Full-time)

Appointment Percentage: 100

Months per year: 9

Salary Range: The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is $68,244. The internal salary range is $68,244-$72,794.

Review Date: March 14, 2025, Open until filled

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: Yes

Job Purpose:

The Philosophy Department at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. invites applications for two one-year, full-time, non-tenure-track faculty positions for the 2025-26 academic year. Positions may be renewable contingent on department and core curriculum needs. AOS/AOC: open. Gonzaga's core curriculum includes Reasoning (PHIL 101), Philosophy of Human Nature (PHIL 201), and Ethics (PHIL 301). Applicants should be prepared to teach some combination of 101 and either 201 or 301. Teaching load: 24 credits/year.

The Philosophy Department plays a critical role in the University Core Curriculum and the advancement of the University mission. Embodying the famous words of Socrates, “The unexamined life is not worth living,” our faculty offer the Gonzaga community opportunities to reflect on the most fundamental questions of the human experience and to explore ideas about God, humanity, and the universe in which we live. Our bachelor’s and master’s programs aim to deepen students' love of wisdom through the study of the intellectual and moral traditions of our world.

For information on Gonzaga University’s mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement.

To learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences’ commitment to inclusive practices, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/casjobs.

For more information on the Philosophy Department, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/college-of-arts-sciences/departments/philosophy.

For information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, Washington, on the ancestral homelands of the Spokane Tribe of Indians. The second largest city in Washington state, Spokane boasts a vibrant art community and a range of exciting restaurants, with several ski resorts and other outdoor recreational areas within driving distance. Gonzaga University is ranked in the top 100 National Universities by U.S. News and World Report.

Essential Functions:

• Teach four courses per semester (equivalent of 12 credits0, with primary responsibility in PHIL101/Reasoning. 
• Applicants should be prepared to teach PHIL201/Human Nature and PHIL301/Ethics. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy by July 16, 2025
• At least one year of teaching experience
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Evidence of active scholarly engagement
• Willingness and ability to adopt inclusive course design and teaching strategies
• Willingness and ability to contribute to the mission of Gonzaga University

Educational Requirement:

Terminal Degree

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Daily (>75% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

Required Application Materials:

1. A cover letter that includes an explanation of how you will contribute to Gonzaga University's Mission.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. A teaching statement that includes explanation of how you have adopted or would adopt inclusive course design and teaching strategies.
4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (student evaluations of teaching and/or teaching observations).
5. Unofficial copies of graduate school transcripts.

Names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references will be collected from advancing candidates during the interview process. References will be sent a link to upload a confidential letter of recommendation.

The position remains open until filled. For best consideration, applications should be received by March 14, 2025, when review will begin. For assistance with your online application, please contact Human Resources at (509) 313-5996. Direct other inquiries to Dr. Timothy Weidel, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Philosophy, weidel@gonzaga.edu.