Visiting Assistant Professor - Philosophy

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Visiting Assistant Professor - Philosophy
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Candidates should apply for this position at:
https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/25550
Please include cover letter, vita, evidence of teaching excellence, transcript, letters of recommendation, and writing sample (to be uploaded under the "portfolio" category on the application website). Any items or links that cannot be uploaded through the PeopeAdmin site may be emailed to lgrams@unomaha.edu.
For further information please contact Dr. Laura Grams, Philosophy Department, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0265. Review of applications will begin on June 8, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Visiting Assistant Professor - Philosophy

Department
Philosophy

Essential Functions

The University of Nebraska at Omaha seeks a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor for a one-year appointment to begin August 17, 2026. This position may be renewable. Four courses per semester (eight courses per academic year) with opportunity for upper-level undergraduate teaching. AOS : Open but must demonstrate a strong ability to teach Ethics, including normative ethics and ethical theory. AOC : Open but a record of research or teaching in the Philosophy of Technology, Machine Intelligence, or Applied sciences is desirable. Excellence in teaching is essential. Required qualification: M. A. in Philosophy or equivalent (defined as a minimum of 18 graduate coursework credit hours in Philosophy and ABD status in a Philosophy graduate program).

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Work Schedule
varies

Additional Duties

Required Qualifications

M.A. in Philosophy or equivalent (defined as a minimum of 18 graduate coursework credit hours in Philosophy and ABD status in a Philosophy graduate program).

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary
$50,000-$55,000

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2026F-00135

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should apply for this position at:
https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/25550

Please include cover letter, vita, evidence of teaching excellence, transcript, letters of recommendation, and writing sample (to be uploaded under the “portfolio” category on the application website). Any items or links that cannot be uploaded through the PeopeAdmin site may be emailed to lgrams@unomaha.edu.

For further information please contact Dr. Laura Grams, Philosophy Department, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0265. Review of applications will begin on June 8, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts
3. Letter of Recommendation
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Portfolio
6. Writing Sample
7. Teaching Statement or Evidence