The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Iowa State Universityinvites candidates to apply for a three-year assistant teaching professorship to start in August 2025. AOS/AOC: Open. The successful candidate will teach 3 courses per semester (3/3) and will be assigned multiple in-person sections of PHIL 3430, Ethics of Computing and AI (currently entitled Philosophy of Technology). This course is required for students in computer science and artificial intelligence but also attracts students without computer programming skills. The successful candidate will have latitude in developing the course. Given projected needs, preference will also be given to candidates with demonstrated experience of effective teaching of other applied ethics courses (e.g., business ethics, medical ethics, etc.).Opportunities for additional (online) Summer or Winter teaching might be available.The successful candidate will also perform modest service. The three-year contract may be renewed following a successful reviewand continuing need of the program.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
M.A. in philosophy or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in philosophy or related field
Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Range of teaching experience
Ability to teach PHIL 3430 (Ethics of Computing and AI)
Demonstrated ability to teach other applied ethics courses (e.g., business ethics, medical ethics, etc.)
Department/Program & College Description:
Our department offers two majors and three minors, led by award-winning faculty who students consistently cite as among the best professors at Iowa State. Well help you build the research, analytical writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills sought by employers from every industry and prepare you to make a difference in the world.
Department Unit/Website:
www.philrs.iastate.edu
Proposed Start Date:
August 16, 2025
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15, 2028
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Curriculum Vitae 2) A letter of application that includes description of experience relevant to teaching Ethics of Computing and AI"
3) A teaching portfolio, including teaching statement, relevant syllabi, and recent student evaluations of teaching (and, if available, older evaluations from courses similar to Ethics of Computing and AI)
4) Writing sample in any philosophical area
5) Contact information for three references for the submission of recommendation letters
For guaranteed consideration, applications must be received by February 21, 2025. This position will be open until filled.
For questions about this position, please contact search committee chair, Dr. Annemarie Butler at butlera@iastate.edu.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program
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