Special Faculty Lecturer in Philosophy: Applied Ethics of Science and Technology

The Philosophy Department at Carnegie Mellon University seeks applications for a 3 year, full-time, non-tenure track special faculty lecturer position beginning in Fall 2023, with the possibility of renewal. AOS: AI ethics, ethics of emerging technology, or bioethics;  AOC: normative ethics or political philosophy. The department has particular teaching needs in AI ethics and engineering ethics. The teaching load will be 3 courses per semester, a mixture of large and small classes, both graduate and undergraduate.

A successful applicant will have:

-a PhD in Philosophy conferred by start date;

-Teaching experience as the primary instructor for at least 3 courses;

-Evidence of teaching excellence and innovation.

Carnegie Mellon is committed to increasing the diversity of its community on a range of intellectual and cultural dimensions. We welcome faculty applicants who will contribute to this diversity through their teaching and service. We seek to meet the needs of dual-career couples and we are a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) that assists with dual-career searches. Carnegie Mellon University makes every effort to provide physical and programmatic access to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the employment process, please contact Equal Opportunity Services by emailing employeeaccess@andrew.cmu.edu or calling 412-268-3930. Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about life in Pittsburgh and becoming part of a welcoming institution that inspires innovations.

Applications received by November 5, 2022 will be given priority with the deadline for applications closing on December 1, 2022. To apply, submit the following materials:

1.      a letter of intent which includes a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity;

2.      curriculum vitae;

3.      teaching portfolio including:

a.       a teaching statement describing teaching experience and approach to teaching

b.      sample syllabi

c.       sample teaching materials that illustrate the candidate’s approach to student engagement (e.g. detailed class plans; examples of classroom activities; sample assignments and rubrics)

d.      copies of teaching evaluations from students, peers, or a combination of both; and

e.       any other evidence of scholarly or educational activity.

In addition, applicants will be asked for the names and contact information of three people able to provide a confidential letter of recommendation.