Full-time Lecturer

Description The Department of Philosophy at Case Western University invites applications for a Full Time Lecturer position to commence in August of 2026 for a period of one year, with the possibility of renewal contingent on need and satisfactory job performance. AOS: Philosophy of Technology, History of Philosophy, Politics and Ethics of A.I. and Machine Learning. AOC : Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Mathematics, Continental Philosophy, Philosophy of Rhetoric. The successful candidate will teach 6 philosophy courses during the academic year that fulfill the university's Communication Intensive (CI) requirement , including a special CI Introduction to Philosophy, PHIL 210 ("The Politics and Ethics of AI"), or CI courses of their own design. An internal candidate for the position has been identified. The annual starting base salary range for this position is from $55,000-$59,000. CWRU considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Description of the Department of Philosophy Students in the CWRU Philosophy department are primarily undergraduates, with majors and minors in Philosophy and an interdisciplinary minor in Ethics. Our History and Philosophy of Science program also offers an interdisciplinary major and minor. The department is pluralist in orientation, with strengths in Ethics, History of Philosophy, and Philosophy of Science and Mathematics; an MA program in Military Ethics places special focus on the military use of emergent technologies. Communication Intensive (CI) courses draw students from across the disciplines including Engineering. Enrollment in such classes is capped at 18, and the students are generally both able and motivated. The university has excellent resources for teaching and research, including membership in the OhioLINK library system. All department faculty maintain significant connections with other areas of the humanities. Description of CWRU: The campus of CWRU sits in the cultural center of Cleveland known as "University Circle," which is home to the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the Cleveland Botanical Garden, the Western Reserve Historical Society, and the Cleveland Orchestra. Downtown is just fifteen minutes away, with a vibrant Theater District, the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame, the Great Lakes Science Center, Ohio City (with many small breweries and a fresh produce market), and the homes of the Cavaliers, Guardians, and Browns. Two sandy beaches on Lake Erie are nearby, and the city is ringed by an impressive number of parks for hiking and outdoor activities, including Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Qualifications Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Philosophy or closely related field with specialization in Philosophy of Technology or Philosophy of Science; teaching experience in philosophy and writing pedagogy; demonstrated familiarity with rhetorical norms of academic argumentation in philosophy. Preferred qualifications: evidence of publication in relevant research fields. Responsibilities and Duties: Teach 6 courses over the academic year (normally 3, 3-credit courses or sections per semester; does not include summer teaching); maintain regularly scheduled office hours for engaging with students beyond the classroom. Research as a secondary responsibility is allowed. Application Instructions Please submit the following materials through Interfolio: Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, March 6, 2026. A cover letter that addresses qualifications for this teaching position. A curriculum vitae (including courses taught). Three letters of reference (directly from referees). Any questions concerning this position or the application process may be directed to Prof. Laura Hengehold (interim chair) or, after January 1, to Prof. Chris Haufe, CWRU () Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at . Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Created: 2026-03-04