Visiting Faculty of Philosophy (2026)

Visiting Faculty of Philosophy (2026)

Allendale, MI
Full Time
R104329

Summary:

The Department of Philosophy at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan is accepting applications for at least 1, one-year visiting faculty position(s) for 2026-27. Such appointments may be renewed for up to three years, depending on satisfactory performance and continued teaching needs of the department. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, and tuition reduction for spouses and dependents. Contract begins August 6, 2026. Individuals from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Ph.D. or ABD (with defense scheduled in 2026-27) in Philosophy with solid grounding in history of philosophy and commitment to excellent teaching and the tradition of liberal education. Candidates must be able to teach across the introductory philosophy curriculum including Introduction to Philosophy, Ethics, and Logic. Candidates should also show evidence of teaching excellence;
• AOS/AOC: Open.
• Experience with, demonstrated understanding of, or interest in inclusive pedagogy broadly understood: teaching in ways that capitalize on the strengths and limitations of traditional academic settings to help students of different viewpoints, cultures, and backgrounds realize their potential.
• Individuals from all backgrounds, including from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

We have additional teaching needs in professional ethics, philosophy of work, aesthetics, philosophy/ethics of health, and philosophy of digital/social media-all at the introductory level. The Department's course offerings can be found here.

Responsibilities:

Four (4) courses per semester, undergraduate. Teaching modality is in-person face-to-face only. Summer teaching is possible.

Salary/Benefits

The salary is $50,000. The university offers an excellent comprehensive package that includes health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities, effective on date of hire. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available.

How to Apply:

Apply online at GVSU Careers. To be considered for the position, applicants must upload the following items to the online application:

1. A cover letter addressing your qualifications and motivation to teach at GVSU;
2. Curriculum Vitae & transcript (this can be unofficial);
3. Teaching philosophy statement & evidence of teaching excellence;
4. Research statement;
5. Sample of completed or in-progress research work;

In addition, applicants should submit

6. 3 confidential letters of recommendation. These last should be sent to phidept@gvsu.edu.

The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. Please use descriptive file names (e.g. "cover_letter_candidatelastname"). Note that it is possible to upload at most five individual files to the online application, in the same file location. The files combined cannot exceed 5MB. Submitting all materials combined in a single file is also acceptable.

Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Email questions about the position to: Prof. Andrew Spear, Chair, speara@gvsu.edu.

Application Deadline:

The review process will begin on May 5, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.