"Lecturer in Philosophy (Open Rank)"

Position Summary:

The Department of Philosophy & Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a full time lecturer (open rank) position in Philosophy, to begin August 1, 2026.

The duties in this role include:

• Provide instruction for six courses, carrying a teaching load of 24 credits per academic year.
• Assess students' work and provide detailed feedback on how to improve their content knowledge, critical thinking skills, oral and written communication skills, etc.
• Develop curricula for courses, minors, graduate certificates, and potential majors in their field by coordinating with other academic departments to develop a curriculum that meets the needs of students in a wide range of academic areas.
• Mentor undergraduate students through one-on-one and group interactions and independent study opportunities.
• Engage students in research as applicable.
• Attend conferences and workshops as necessary to remain active in the field(s) of study; engage with the Philosophy faculty to further develop teaching and mentoring skills; complete campus-wide training required by the Offices of Academic Affairs and Human Resources.
• Perform other departmental duties and attend activities as necessary, including attending department meetings, representing the department at Admissions events, and participating in committees, task forces, and others as required.

Basic Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have completed a Ph.D. (or be ABD) in Philosophy or a closely related field.
Applicants must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, and ongoing scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous in-person teaching experience in philosophy is strongly preferred.

Salary Range:

The budgeted salary range for this position is $50,000 to $54,000.

About NCC:

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu. North Central College is an EEO Employer.

Application Window:

Open date: February 3, 2026
Initial review date: February 16, 2026
Apply by initial review date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: March 1, 2026
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Interested candidates should complete and submit an application with all required documentation online at: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/15397

For further information, contact Greg Lynch, Chair, Philosophy & Religion, at galynch@noctrl.edu.