Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy

Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, names and email addresses of three references, teaching portfolio, and an article/chapter length writing sample. All attachments must be uploaded at the time of submission. In addition, please send three confidential letters of recommendation directly to [email protected]. Please apply by December 1, 2026 to receive full consideration. Questions should be directed to Dr. Brian LaPierre, Director, School of Humanities, 118 College Drive #5037, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001; Email: [email protected]. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B). Job Summary The Philosophy Religion program in the School of Humanities at the University of Southern Mississippi invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy to begin Fall 2027. The program has a new inter-disciplinary BA in Philosophy, Religion, and Law that offers three pathways of concentration: Ethics, Philosophy of Law, and Religion and World Cultures. We are seeking a candidate whose area of specialization is open, but we are looking for someone to fulfill our needs in applied ethics, particularly Environmental Ethics and Healthcare Ethics. In addition, the program would like to develop and offer a new course in Ethics and Artificial Intelligence. The teaching load is 4/4. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Teach undergraduate courses in Environmental Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, possibly Ethics and Artificial Intelligence (this would be a new course offering), and survey courses in both conventional and online formats Advise and mentor undergraduate students Participate in program assessment Fulfill service obligations appropriate to teaching-track faculty Performs other duties as assigned