Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Humanities and Social Sciences

Employer: Northwest Missouri State University

Location: Maryville, Missouri (US)

Salary: $52,000 - $54,000

Date posted: Oct 27, 2025

Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Humanities, Philosophy

Employment Level: Assistant Professor

Employment Type: Full Time

Institution Type: Public Four-Year Institutions

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Tenure Track, 9 months

PRIMARY DUTY: To teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy, including general education courses in philosophy, biomedical ethics, and professional ethics as well as courses in technology related ethics. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching within a comprehensive state university, engagement in student and university service, and the promise of scholarly achievement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teach philosophy general education courses, including introduction to philosophy courses, biomedical ethics, professional ethics, and technology related ethics.
2. Develop and teach a course in ethics of technology
3. Ability to use multiple delivery systems, including online format
4. Scholarly research in academic discipline
5. Department service, including student organization assistance
6. University service, including committee work
7. Ability to work with diverse populations
8. Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: ABD or PhD in Philosophy or related field

Experience: Successful teaching experience at college level preferred

Skills: teaching ability in Philosophy and scholarly research in the field

WORKING CONDITIONS: The position entails classroom instruction in upper and lower division courses in classes typically ranging from 15 to 60 students. Faculty maintain regular office hours within the department area to support students.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Faculty are issued a personal laptop with a Microsoft software suite. Classrooms are technology-enhanced (document stations, video equipment, Internet access).

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to meet essential classroom functions.

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 9,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their University experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions.

Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement with 93 percent of bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.

Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree.

Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster.

The University’s vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/aboutus/facts/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning November 14, 2026 or until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 10, 2026

TO APPLY: Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu if more information is needed regarding the process.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: cover letter, curriculum vitae, references and unofficial transcripts

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:

Dr. Jessica Gracey

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

800 University Drive

Northwest Missouri State University

Maryville, Missouri 64468

660-562-1290

jessicag@nwmissouri.edu