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Position Title
Teaching Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank
Teaching Assistant Professor
Position Number
045771
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VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department
Philosophy & Religion - 250650
Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University invites applications for a renewable 3-year faculty position in Philosophy at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor beginning August 2026.
The requirements for the position are a Ph.D. in Philosophy with a demonstrated ability to teach Logic, and teaching competence in at least two of the following areas: Critical Thinking; Philosophy of Science and/or Technology; Metaphysics; History of Analytic Philosophy; Philosophy of Democracy. Special interest will be given to candidates who also have demonstrated teaching competence in Religious Studies, which may include non-Western religious traditions and comparative studies of religion.
Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires a Ph.D. in Philosophy to be awarded by July 1, 2026.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
N/A
License/Certification Required
N/A
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Philosophy and Religion provides distinctive academic programs in which students critically and creatively examine the beliefs, values, practices, and institutions that shape human lives. The department guides students in becoming reflective and resilient individuals who contribute to their communities in constructive and meaningful ways. It achieves this mission through excellence in teaching, research, and service; a variety of pedagogical approaches and research methods; collegial and collaborative relationships; and an abiding commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. In its curriculum and campus engagements, it recognizes a plurality of the world's many philosophical and religious perspectives.
The department offers separate undergraduate degree programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies and minors in Philosophy, Religious Studies, Philosophy and Religious Studies, and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
Additional information about the department may be found at: https://philrel.appstate.edu/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional duties will include teaching in the above areas and other philosophy courses as needed. The successful hire will also be expected to participate in service activities.
All faculty and staff are expected to support Appalachian State University's Strategic Priorities
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Appointment Type
1.0
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire
08/01/2026
Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration:
ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below)
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must upload:

• a letter of application discussing the applicant's teaching experience as related to the position description;
• a CV;
• a teaching portfolio, including sample syllabi and teaching statement,
  unofficial graduate transcripts.

Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date.
Initial review of complete applications will begin March 20th, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Initial interviews will be conducted by video conference.
Inquiries should be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Jack Kwong (kwongj@appstate.edu).
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date
02/17/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
03/20/2026
Search Chair Name
Jack Kwong
Search Chair Email
kwongj@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53244
Posting Number
FA00559P