Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer in Philosophy

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Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

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The University of Vermont’s Philosophy Department invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Lecturer. The position will start in Fall 2027 and is renewable based on favorable review.

We have teaching needs in non-Western and ancient philosophies and would welcome candidates with interests in, among others, political philosophy and AI.

The standard teaching load is 4-4. The successful candidate will teach courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate level. That candidate must have at least an M.A. in Philosophy. Ph.D. is preferred.

Review of applications will begin on 11/15 and continue until the position is filled. Please apply online at www.uvmjobs.com

Applicants should include

• A cover letter

• A CV

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including syllabi, complete student evaluations, and samples of teaching materials (e.g. assignments, lesson plans, feedback on student work)

• A statement of how the candidate will contribute to UVM’s Our Common Ground (https://www.uvm.edu/president/our-common-ground)

• A sample of philosophical writing from the last ten years

• Contact information for at least three references

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

For more information about the search, please contact the search co-chairs, Tyler Doggett ([email protected]) and Matt Weiner ([email protected]).

The University

Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is considered a public-ivy and consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a land-grant research institution. UVM’s tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices.

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground (https://www.uvm.edu/president/our-common-ground) : Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.

The College

In the College of Arts and Sciences ( CAS ), students experience the connectedness and accessibility of a small liberal arts college within a high caliber public research institution. Whether students are pursuing the Fine Arts, the Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics or Social Sciences, they have a place here, in the College of Arts and Sciences’ academic ecosystem.

The Department

UVM’s Philosophy Department has a tradition of research and teaching excellence. We are an undergraduate-only department with two thriving philosophy clubs and a devoted cadre of majors and minors. Our research covers epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, philosophies of AI, action, and religion, and some historical figures.

For more about the department, please visit https://www.uvm.edu/cas/philosophy

The Community

UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shore of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields /of practice, including state agencies. It is a great place for families, with excellent public schools and year-round recreational opportunities. Montreal and Boston are within easy driving distances.

Anticipated Pay Range

$62,000 – $67,000

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date 10/06/2026

Job Close Date

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Position Information

Posting Number F3772PO

Department Philosophy/52260

Advertising/Posting Title Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer in Philosophy

FLSA Exempt

Position Number 004240

Employee FTE 1.0

Employee Term (months) 9

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Resume

• Other Document (1)

• Other Document (2)

• Other Document (3)

• Other Document (4)

• Other Document (5)

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