• Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy

    University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)


    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    To apply, upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, names and email addresses of three recommendations, teaching portfolio, and an article/chapter length writing sample. All attachments must be uploaded at the time of submission. In addition, confidential letters of recommendations should be sent directly to [email protected]. Please apply by December 29, 2025 to receive full consideration. Questions should be directed to Dr. Brian LaPierre, Director, School of Humanities, 118 College Drive #5037, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001; Email: [email protected].

     

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

    Job Summary

    The Philosophy & Religion program in the School of Humanities at the University of Southern Mississippi invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, Assistant Teaching Professor in Philosophy to begin Fall 2026. The program has a new inter-disciplinary BA in Philosophy, Religion, and Law that offers three pathways of concentration: Ethics, Philosophy of Law, and Religion and World Cultures. We are seeking a candidate who specializes in Philosophy of Law, with areas of competence in Ethics and teaching Critical Thinking (with a focus on LSAT preparation). The teaching load is 4/4.

     

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy of Law, Ethics, Critical Thinking, and survey courses in both conventional and online formats

    + Maintain active publishing and research agenda

    + Advise and mentor undergraduate students

    + Participate in program assessment

    + Fulfill service obligations appropriate to teaching-track faculty

    + Performs other duties as assigned