Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Instruction

Position description

UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas

Required Application Materials 

A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, transcript of highest degree earned, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions: 

When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file. 

• Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References". 

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary 

The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Instruction in Philosophy. As a dynamic and growing institution committed to academic excellence and innovation, UT Tyler seeks a dedicated educator to join its faculty beginning Spring 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach first-year and second-year philosophy courses in the core curriculum 
• Teach upper-level philosophy courses as needed 
• Collaborate with the Director of the Philosophy Program on curriculum development and assessment 
• Respond to and communicate with students, colleagues, and the department chair in a timely fashion 
• Maintain regular on-campus presence
• Attend departmental meetings 

Required Qualifications 

• Ph.D. in Philosophy
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence 
• Experience in teaching ethics 
• Experience in face-to-face and online teaching (undergraduate) 
• Proven ability in building trust through collaborative decision-making, embracing shared governance, and integrating with the community

Application instructions

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