Lecturer-Philosophy

The Philosophy Department at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. invites applications for two one-year, full-time, non-tenure-track faculty positions for the 2025-26 academic year.  Positions may be renewable contingent on department and core curriculum needs.  AOS/AOC: open. Gonzaga’s core curriculum includes Reasoning (PHIL 101), Philosophy of Human Nature (PHIL 201), and Ethics (PHIL 301). Applicants should be prepared to teach some combination of 101 and either 201 or 301. Teaching load: 24 credits/year.

The Philosophy Department plays a critical role in the University Core Curriculum and the advancement of the University mission. Embodying the famous words of Socrates, “The unexamined life is not worth living,” our faculty offer the Gonzaga community opportunities to reflect on the most fundamental questions of the human experience and to explore ideas about God, humanity, and the universe in which we live. Our bachelor’s and master’s programs aim to deepen students’ love of wisdom through the study of the intellectual and moral traditions of our world.

For information on Gonzaga University’s mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement.

To learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences’ commitment to inclusive practices, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/casjobs.

For more information on the Philosophy Department, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/college-of-arts-sciences/departments/philosophy.

For information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Gonzaga University is located in Spokane, Washington, on the ancestral homelands of the Spokane Tribe of Indians. The second largest city in Washington state, Spokane boasts a vibrant art community and a range of exciting restaurants, with several ski resorts and other outdoor recreational areas within driving distance. Gonzaga University is ranked in the top 100 National Universities by U.S. News and World Report.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy by July 16, 2025.
• At least one year of teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Evidence of active scholarly engagement.
• Willingness and ability to adopt inclusive course design and teaching strategies.
• Willingness and ability to contribute to the mission of Gonzaga University: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement.

Job Duties:

• Teach four courses per semester, with primary responsibility in PHIL101/Reasoning.
• Applicants shoudl be prepared to teach PHIL201/Human Reasoning and PHIL301/Ethics.

To apply, please visit our website at www.gonzaga.edu/jobs. Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit:

(1) a cover letter that includes an explanation of how you will contribute to Gonzaga University’s Mission

(2) a curriculum vitae

 (3) a teaching statement, that includes explanation of how you have adopted or would adopt inclusive course design and teaching strategies

(4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (student evaluations of teaching and/or teaching observations)

(5) unofficial copies of graduate school transcripts

(6) names and contact information for three letters of recommendation (letters will be requested when finalists are selected).

The position remains open until filled. For best consideration, applications should be received by March 14, 2025, when review will begin. For assistance with your online application, please contact Human Resources at (509) 313-5996. Direct other inquiries to Dr. Timothy Weidel, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Philosophy, weidel@gonzaga.edu.

Gonzaga University is a Catholic, Jesuit, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status.