"Assistant Professor of Humanities/Philosophy"

Job Details

Posted on 10/8/2025

Assistant Professor of Humanities/Philosophy

Department of English & Humanities

Position Summary:

Full-Time Assistant Professor of Humanities/Philosophy

Primary Duties:

• Maintain assigned teaching load (12 credit hours per semester) in accordance with established faculty requirements and responsibilities in teaching Humanities I, Humanities II, Introduction to Philosophy, Values and Ethics, and advanced courses in the humanities and/or philosophy (online and on-ground).
• Provide academic interaction with students on a weekly basis through instructor guidance and assignment feedback.
• Conducting research and other creative/scholarly activities.
• Provide student support in person and via email, MyRSU, and phone (as needed).
• Serve on University and department committees (as needed).
• Foster a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrating respect for others.
• Stay informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction.
• Attend departmental and university meetings.
• Travel to other campuses as required.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in an area of the Humanities (including humanities, philosophy, art history, literature, religious studies).
• Ph.D. preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Passion for the Humanities/Philosophy and teaching.
• Experience in online course development and delivery is desirable.
• Knowledge within the virtual classroom. Some assigned courses may be taught online, hybrid, via distance delivery modalities, and potentially at two satellite campuses. Ability to motivate students in a distance learning environment and aid them in becoming self-disciplined students and effective time managers.

Reports to: Department Head

Salary: Commensurate with credentials, qualifications, and experience.

Hours: Faculty are required to hold eight (8) office hours per week.