Department/Division: Department of Religion and Philosophy
Academic Field(s):   General Philosophical Tradition and Ethics

DUTIES/SCOPE:   

Florida Southern College invites applications for a one year, non-tenure track appointment in Philosophy with possibility of renewal..  Rank is open and commensurate with experience.  The successful candidate will be an engaging professor of undergraduates who can attract students to the discipline, invigorate the Philosophy program, and contribute actively to the learning environment of the college, which requires engaged-learning strategies.

FSC is a small college where every faculty member is expected to be an exceptional teacher.  Consequently, FSC is searching for individuals who motivate students to take an active role in their own learning and are skilled in the use of modern methods of instructional technology.  In addition, FSC faculty members view excellent advising as critical to assisting students in interpreting the significance of their educational experiences, rather than merely advising students on course selection.

Area(s) of Expertise:  General Philosophical Tradition, Ethics, Undergraduate teaching excellence.

Duties:
The candidate chosen to fill the position will teach undergraduate, introductory courses in philosophy and ethics that meet the college’s general education requirements as well as advanced courses for the major and the minor.  The position entails a 3/3 course load and student advising. 

Description of the department:
The Philosophy Program is housed in the Department of Religion & Philosophy.  The candidate must demonstrate amenability and collegiality conducive to working alongside colleagues in Religion.

A Ph.D. in Philosophy, a demonstrated aptitude and passion for undergraduate teaching, a program and curricular vision.  In addition, the successful candidate will be skilled in methods of engaged learning, the use of instructional technology, and student advising.  Furthermore, FSC faculty members function as valuable college-wide citizens, participating effectively in committee work and other activities supporting FSC’s teaching and learning community.  Faculty members provide leadership for faculty development programs, internships, international study, and service learning.  Successful candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm for such leadership opportunities.

Florida Southern College is a teaching institution that is known for engaged learning and that encourages and supports scholarly activity among its faculty.

The College: Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is a private comprehensive United Methodist-affiliated college. The college maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 50 undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, and nursing. Florida Southern has a 12:1 student/faculty ratio; is a national leader in engaged learning; and boasts 26 NCAA Division II national championships. It is ranked in the Top 10 “Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the South” by U.S. News & World Report and is included in The Princeton Review’s 371 Best Colleges guide and The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2010. The college is committed to the development of the whole student through vibrant student life programs that prepare graduates to make a positive, consequential impact on society. Located in scenic Lake Hollingsworth, Florida Southern is home to the world’s largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.

To apply:  Please send letter of application, curriculum vita, official graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching/research effectiveness, and names and contact information of three (3) professional references to:

W. Waite Willis, Jr., Ph.D.
Chair, Humanities Division
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive
Lakeland, FL 33801
email: wwillis@flsouthern.edu

Florida Southern College is an equal opportunity employer.

In addition, you may also apply on-line!  Click on the On-Line Application link below.

ONLINE APPLICATION INFORMATION

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• ON-LINE APPLICATION

You must print the Reference Release and Authorization form, sign & date it, and send it in before we can fully process your application for employment.

• Reference Release and Authorization form

Send completed forms to:  W. Waite Willis, Jr., Ph.D., Chair, Humanities Division, Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801