Visiting Faculty

Working Title:

Visiting Faculty

Department:

Philosophy-1091

Requisition Number:

F_250092

Posting Open Date:

12/18/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date):

02/16/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Description of Work:

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks candidates for a Visiting Faculty position to begin in the Fall of 2026. The successful candidate will teach six (6) courses per year (3 per semester), including both undergraduate and graduate levels. Other duties include research and some service on department and college committees. Areas of Specialization (AOS) include Ancient Philosophy or Early Modern Philosophy. The Areas of Competence (AOC) include Ancient Philosophy and Early Modern Philosophy.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy or a closely related area is required by August 2026.
• Teaching expertise in Ancient Philosophy or Early Modern Philosophy.
• Teaching competence in Ancient Philosophy.
• Teaching competence in Early Modern Philosophy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research expertise in Ancient Philosophy.
• Research expertise in Early Modern Philosophy.
• Strong potential for publication.
• Teaching competence in applied ethics (medical, environmental, food).
• Teaching competence in philosophy of law.

Work Location (City, State):

Lincoln, NE

Criminal History Background Check Required:

No

How to Apply:

Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Upload the following required documents:

1. Cover letter.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. A writing sample.
4. Evidence of teaching.

Please combine the writing sample and evidence of teaching (items 4 and 5) into a single document and upload as “Other Document.”

In addition, arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be sent to Amy Peterson, apeterson71@unl.edu.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:

Mark van Roojen
mvr@unl.edu

Job Category (old):

Faculty Non-Tenure Leading

Job Type:

Full-Time Temporary

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?:

No

If Temporary, indicate end date:

5/11/2029

Planned Hire Date:

08/17/2026

Appointment End Date:

5/11/2029

Organizational Location:

Default Location