Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Applied Ethics or Normative Ethics)

Position Status: One-Year Visitor

Academic Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor

Department: Philosophy

Campus Location: Main Campus

Job Summary

The Colorado College Department of Philosophy invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position with a specialization in Applied Ethics or Normative Ethics beginning in Fall 2026. Candidates should also have areas of competence in Environmental Ethics and the History of Philosophy.

Specifically, the Department is searching for a scholar able to teach courses on:

• Applied ethics
• Normative ethics and
• Environmental ethics.

In addition to teaching courses in the above areas, the successful candidate will contribute to the Department’s historical and cultural perspectives major requirement, which encompasses both Western and non-Western philosophical traditions. The ability to offer a course on the philosophy of race, of disability, or of another social identity is a plus.

Candidates must have a strong interest in teaching highly engaged undergraduates. The teaching required is the equivalent of a 3/3 course load, taught on the College’s “block plan” schedule, under which students take and faculty teach one course at a time, lasting three and one-half weeks and typically meeting daily for 3 hours. Course enrollment is capped at 25 students. Preference will be given to candidates with Ph.D. in hand, though candidates expected to graduate by Spring 2026 are welcome to apply.

Colorado College is a private liberal arts college with a focus on excellent, engaged undergraduate teaching. The College enrolls about 2100 students and employs a faculty of approximately 200, of which about 170 hold tenure-line appointments. Colorado College seeks to be a dynamic and inclusive community in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives are valued and supported.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Philosophy required by the end of the spring 2026 term.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference given to candidates with Ph.D. in hand at the time of application.

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: 02-20-2026
• References will be contacted to upload a letter of recommendation for all candidates (letters will be requested upon application submission)
• For more information, contact Dennis McEnnerney, chair of the Philosophy Department, at dmcennerney@coloradocollege.edu.
  
  Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching and Research Statement
Three Letters of Recommendation
Sample Syllabi
Short Writing Sample
Unofficial Graduate Transcript

Optional Documents

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

Refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/humanresources/employee-compensation/index.html

Visa Sponsorship Information:

Eligible for J-1 Exchange Visitor Sponsorship

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

-Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
-Retirement plan (403b) where CC contributes 10%, with a mandated 5% employee contribution
-Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
-Tuition assistance benefits for employee and their eligible dependents
-Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
-Wellness benefits including free access to the fitness center, swimming pool, wellness center, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

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Benefits and Wellness Information:

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Leave Information:

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EOE Statement:

Colorado College is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship—including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, and access to training—without regard to race, creed, color, caste, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or gender expression, perceived gender, sexual preferences and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.