Lecturer - Philosophy

The Philosophy and Religious Studies Department at Saint Xavier University invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track lecturer position in Philosophy. The candidate will primarily teach courses in Philosophy, but candidates who could also teach courses in Religious Studies are particularly welcome. The position is annually renewable, depending on faculty performance and position need. The department supports the General Education Philosophy and Religious Studies requirements, a Philosophy minor, a Religious Studies minor, and various other majors and minors, particularly in the sciences. Saint Xavier University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 and is guided by fundamental values of the Sisters to serve the underserved. Saint Xavier University is a Hispanic Serving Institution, serves a significant percentage of minority and first-generation college students, and is recognized as a top performer in social mobility and as one of the most diverse student populations among regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. Start date is Fall 2026. Teach 12 credit hours each semester in philosophy courses Participate in department, college, and university service. Doctorate (preferred) or Master's degree (accepted) in Philosophy or closed related discipline Evidence of or potential for excellence in university teaching, including use of evidence-based best practices in teaching and learning

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Please provide a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, sample syllabi for undergraduate courses, copies of transcripts for all degrees, contact information for three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be solicited at a later date for finalists. Please name files as "Lastname_CV," etc. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Aaron Canty, search committee chair, at canty@sxu.edu .

DEADLINE

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University. Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.