Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy

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Description The Department of Philosophy at Knox College invites applications for a one-year appointment with possibility of renewal as visiting assistant professor of philosophy, with focus on applied ethics, to begin September 1, 2023. We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrated teaching effectiveness in applied ethics, particularly business ethics, but also one or more of biomedical ethics, ethics in technology, and environmental ethics. Knox is an independent, selective liberal arts institution with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a diverse environment. The Philosophy department offers courses across philosophical traditions (Analytic and Continental; Eastern and Western; Ancient, Modern, and Contemporary), and the major culminates in faculty-supervised student research. Teaching responsibilities include two classes per each of three 10-week terms (Fall, Winter, Spring) as well as contributing to support for advanced students in Philosophy and related academic programs. The successful candidate will have a background in moral theory and/or applied ethics, and will be prepared to teach business ethics at the introductory level. Candidates should...