Instructor of Philosophy

Department

Philosophy & Religious Studies, Chair

Compensation

$55,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

General Description/Primary Purpose:

This is a 9-month, non-tenure earning, Instructor of Philosophy position in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. Responsibilities include 4/4 teaching load or its equivalent.

Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure: N/A

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in the department's disciplines, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills: Experience teaching at the University level.

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 2, 2027.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae

• Cover letter, including some information as to the candidate's experience teaching at the University level, especially general education courses like Introduction to Philosophy and upper division courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization/competence that support the Department’s alignment with the University’s areas of strategic emphasis. 
• Teaching Packet, including a teaching statement, sample syllabi, and student evaluation materials if available.
• Statement of Pedagogy

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin in October 2026.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Department Chair, Dr. Sarah Mattice, at s.mattice@unf.edu.

About the Department: With award-winning faculty offering dynamic courses in philosophy and religious studies, students strengthen their critical thinking, communication and ethical decision-making skills while learning how ideas, practices, and beliefs shape cultures across Jacksonville and the world . For more information about the department, please see our website: https://www.unf.edu/coas/philosophy-religious-studies/index.html.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

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