Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Instruction

Position Information

Job Type/Hours per Week: Full-Time/40 hours

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Hiring Department: 101600- Political Science

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.

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

Other Information

About The University of Texas at Tyler: The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas. Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston. With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs. For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Additional Information: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits. EEO Statement: The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.