Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy | Iowa State University Job at Iowa State University, Ames, IA

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  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, IA

Job Description

Position Title:

Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

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 :

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) W riting 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 [email protected]


If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] 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

Original Posting Date:

January 29, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R16298

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ... law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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