Assistant Professor - Philosophy

Job ID: 291056

Location: Georgia College & State Univ

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Department Information

The mission of the PALS program is to educate students to become informed, engaged, and ethically responsible citizens of the world through our offerings in the core curriculum; the major and minor in Philosophy; the major in Interdisciplinary Studies; the minors in Black Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Women's Studies; and courses in Religious Studies. The department consists of six tenured/tenure-track faculty members, three lecturers, and three limited-term lecturers.

Job Summary

The department of Philosophy, Religion, and Interdisciplinary Studies at Georgia College & State University invites applications for a tenure track position in Philosophy to begin August 2026. This position will teach courses in Philosophy and Interdisciplinary courses at the undergraduate level. Successful candidates are expected to engage students in research and/or creative activities. The teaching load is 4-4.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing

• Full-time instructional load teaching (4 courses) in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
• Regular course meetings and instruction
• Mentoring Students
• Other teaching responsibilities

All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. Faculty also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.

Faculty - Service to Institution

All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and/or disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities.

Faculty - Professional Development

Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

PH.D in Philosophy (ABD considered at the time of application with the defense date no later than May 2026).

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).

Other Required Qualifications

Instructor of record for college level classes in the related discipline.

Record of scholarly activity, publications, or creative works.

Required Experience

Some teaching experience.

Instructor of record for college level classes in the related discipline.

We are seeking a candidate with one or more of the following Areas of Specialization (AOS): Philosophy of Law, Latin American Philosophy, Caribbean Philosophy, Africana Philosophy, Middle Eastern Philosophy, Global Feminism.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: Demonstrated ability to teach discussion intensive classes, Demonstrated ability to teach writing intensive classes, Demonstrated ability to teach courses that include diverse perspectives, related to the US and globally.

We are seeking a candidate who will be successful in recruiting Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies majors and promoting student success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Continental philosophy
• Feminist perspectives
• Global perspectives
• Ability to mentor pre-Law students

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts
• List of Reference
• Teaching evaluations
• Sample Survey of Philosophy syllabus
• Sample syllabus for an upper-level course in candidate's area of expertise

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship
• Engage in continuous professional development
• Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities
• Solve problems and make data-driven decisions
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service
• Demonstrate leadership and take initiative
• Adapt to changing institutional needs
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends
• Curriculum design and program outcome alignment
• Assessment methods and student learning measurement
• Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific)
• Academic policies, procedures, and ethics
• Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles
• Educational technology and learning management systems

SKILLS

Teaching: Course design and delivery, Learning activity development and facilitation, Technology integration and LMS proficiency, Instructional adaptation. Assessment: Valid assessment instrument development, Constructive feedback provision, Data analysis for instructional improvement. Communication: Clear verbal and written communication, Professional presentation abilities, Active listening and collaboration. Technology: Discipline-relevant software proficiency, Multimedia and presentation tools, Basic troubleshooting capabilities.