"Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Instruction"

Job Summary

The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Instruction in Philosophy. As a dynamic and growing institution committed to academic excellence and innovation, UT Tyler seeks a dedicated educator to join its faculty beginning Spring 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach first-year and second-year philosophy courses in the core curriculum
• Teach upper-level philosophy courses as needed
• Collaborate with the Director of the Philosophy Program on curriculum development and assessment
• Respond to and communicate with students, colleagues, and the department chair in a timely fashion
• Maintain regular on-campus presence
• Attend departmental meetings

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence
• Experience in teaching ethics
• Experience in face-to-face and online teaching (undergraduate)
• Proven ability in building trust through collaborative decision-making, embracing shared governance, and integrating with the community

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Location

UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, transcript of highest degree earned, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions

When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".
• If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.