Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy

Position Title

Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy

Position Type

Regular

About the Role

Northern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Philosophy, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to NKU's mission of delivering innovative, student-centered education and will support the Philosophy program's commitment to critical thinking, ethical reasoning, civic engagement, and student success. This position combines excellence in undergraduate teaching with leadership of an ethics center dedicated to ethical inquiry, public engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community partnership.

Primary Responsibilities

Teaching and Student Success: Teach undergraduate philosophy courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats; advise and mentor students; participate in assessment, curriculum development, recruitment, retention, and co-curricular programming.

Center Leadership and Community Engagement: Provide strategic leadership for the Center for Applied Ethics; develop partnerships with community organizations, businesses, healthcare institutions, schools, and government agencies; organize lectures, workshops, forums, and public programs; foster experiential learning opportunities; pursue grants and external funding; and represent NKU in regional and national conversations on ethics and civic responsibility. The Director will be expected to develop a sustainable revenue model for the Center through grants, gifts, sponsorships, and community partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Philosophy or a closely related field by the start date. Demonstrated commitment to effective undergraduate teaching and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Philosophy. Evidence of successful college-level teaching. Experience teaching ethics and applied philosophy courses, including Philosophy and AI, Philosophy of Technology, Information Ethics, Professional Ethics, or related areas. Experience with community engagement, partnership development, center leadership, grant activity, public programming, or applied ethics initiatives.

About NKU

Northern Kentucky University is a student-ready, regionally engaged university committed to transforming lives through innovative, student-centered education and impactful scholarly and creative work. NKU prepares graduates for fulfilling careers, meaningful lives, and active contributions to the economic, civic, and social well-being of the region. The university seeks faculty who contribute to excellence, collegiality, student success, engagement, and belonging.

Application Materials (all can be uploaded to the same documents box)

• Cover letter addressing qualifications for both the faculty position and Center directorship.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching philosophy statement.
• Applied Ethics Leadership Statement (2–3 pages) describing the candidate’s vision for the Center, including outreach, partnerships, public programming, experiential learning, external engagement, external grant application/fund-raising.
• Statement describing contributions to NKU’s mission, values, student success, and belonging.
• Unofficial graduate transcripts.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through NKU Workday. Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, all application materials should be submitted by this date. Inquiries about the position may be directed to the Department Chair at frimpongma1@nku.edu.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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