13 philosophy jobs found

  Description Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $3,750.00 per course. Governors State University’s  College of Arts and Sciences   seeks to create an available pool of local (Chicagoland area) Adjunct  Faculty candidates to teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy . Essential Responsibilities We are particularly interested in adjunct faculty to teach courses in the following areas: Ethics in Healthcare (online), Logic & Practical Reasoning (on-campus), and Philosophy of Religion (any modality).    Interested individuals are invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vita, cover letter, transcripts and list of references for consideration. If available, please also include a sample syllabus.  At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as...

Description   Governors State University (GovState)   invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Social Work within the College of Health and Human Services . We seek candidates to teach courses across micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice primarily in the BSW program, and as needed at the MSW level. This position will start in mid-August 2026.   The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the Social Work Department ’s mission to provide “accessible and equitable education centered on developing competent social work leaders committed to social justice and transforming society one person, one community, and one system at a time.” Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.  We seek an individual who has: A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. Significant social work practice experience.  A commitment to social...

  Description   Governors State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) . We seek a visionary, dynamic, and collaborative leader who will build upon the College's commitment to high-quality instruction, impactful research, and community engagement in Chicago's Southland and beyond. Governors State University is the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago's south suburban area, serving approximately 4,500 students. GovState provides affordable and accessible undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students with undergraduate tuition that is the most affordable in the state. Established in 1969, GovState emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation. Students benefit from the university's high academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasing hybrid and online, and off-campus offerings, and...

  Description   Governors State University (GovState)   invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Social Work within the College of Health and Human Services . We seek candidates to teach courses across micro, mezzo, and macro levels of practice primarily in the BSW program, and as needed at the MSW level. This position will start in mid-August 2026.   The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the Social Work Department ’s mission to provide “accessible and equitable education centered on developing competent social work leaders committed to social justice and transforming society one person, one community, and one system at a time.” Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.  We seek an individual who has: A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. Significant social work practice experience.  A commitment...

  Description The College of Education and Human Development at   Governors State University (GovState) announces a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Leadership (INLD) with a focus on research methodology and the Not for Profit/Social Entrepreneurship (NPSE) concentration. The INLD program is a member of the Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate (CPED) and is designed for working professionals seeking to positively impact the communities they serve through advanced leadership skills and sophisticated, multi-dimensional solutions to real-world problems. The program adopts a practitioner research-oriented model with a specific emphasis on addressing real-world problems and issues within the profession. The purpose of this interdisciplinary doctoral degree is to produce advanced leaders in the fields of higher education, not-for-profit/social entrepreneurship, and K-12 superintendency. The successful...

  Description   Governors State University (GSU) is a minority-serving institution and emerging Hispanic-serving institution in the Chicago Southland region seeking to hire 1 full-time, tenure track position. The rank for the full-time position will be Assistant/Associate. Employment will start for the Fall 2026 semester with hiring continuing until positions are filled. Qualified applicants will have an earned Doctoral Degree in Behavioral Health, Community or Public Health, Rehabilitation, Health Sciences, or a closely related field. We are seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:   Community Health Systems and Theories Behavioral Health Interventions and Treatment Public Health Policy and Administration Health Promotion Evaluation and Implementation Social Determinants of Health Disability and Rehabilitation Science Chronic Illness and Disease Management  and / or Chronic...

  Description GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY SEEKS VISITING DIRECTOR FOR FALL 2025 SEMESTER Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies program invites applications for a Visiting Director position for the 2025-2026 season, specifically Fall 2025. A $2,700.00 stipend will be offered for this assignment.   The undergraduate program in Theatre and Performance Studies  (TAPS), launched in 2014, provides students with an innovative and engaged approach to performance. Bridging theory with practice, the verbal with the visual, the major situates performance—from theatrical presentations proper to acts of everyday life—as a transformative agent of social, cultural, political, and personal change. Committed to the art of storytelling, TAPS considers performing the stories of others, as well as of the self, imperative for initiating and sustaining a dialogue of...

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship (Tenure track) Department: Brennan School of Business Reports To: Dean of Brennan School of Business Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL) This position offers potential advancement to Associate Professor for candidates with relevant credentials and experience.    Position Summary:   Dominican University's Brennan School of Business is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching to a diverse student body in the area of entrepreneurship. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the university mission as well as to developing and sustaining a portfolio of intellectual contributions in the field of entrepreneurship. The standard teaching load for this position is 21 credit hours, which...

Position Title: Sociology and Criminology Lecturer (Full-Time, Non-tenure-track) Department: Sociology and Criminology Reports To: Sociology and Criminology Department Chair     Position Summary:   The Department of Sociology and Criminology is seeking a critical criminologist for a full-time, non-tenure-track lecturer position with face-to-face, onsite courses as well as online courses beginning Fall 2025. The work year runs from August 15 to May 15 annually for this position.    Duties and Responsibilities:   4/4 courseload (four fall semester classes and four spring semester classes to total 24 credit/workload hours per academic year) Advising up to 25 students Service to the department and university. Service may include requests to staff events such as major's expo, attendance at department and faculty meetings, and participation in a university committee Ongoing training and professional...

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Tenure track) Department: Computer Science Reports To: Dean of Brennan School of Business Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL) The Associate Professor position is open for candidates with relevant credentials and experience.    Position Summary:   Dominican University is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching to a diverse student body in computer science. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the university mission as well as to developing and sustaining a portfolio of intellectual contributions in the field of computer science. The standard teaching load for this position is 21 credit hours, which corresponds to seven courses during the academic year.    The...

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Accounting (Tenure track) Department: Brennan School of Business Reports To: Dean of Brennan School of Business Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL) This position offers potential advancement to Associate Professor for candidates with relevant credentials and experience.    Position Summary:   Dominican University's Brennan School of Business is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Accounting for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching to a diverse student body in the area of accounting. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the university mission as well as to developing and sustaining a portfolio of intellectual contributions in the field of accounting. The standard teaching load for this position is 21 credit hours, which corresponds to seven courses...

Position Title:  Assistant Professor of Economics (Tenure track) Department: Brennan School of Business Reports To: Dean of Brennan School of Business Location: On-campus (River Forest, IL) This position offers potential advancement to Associate Professor for candidates with relevant credentials and experience.    Position Summary:   Dominican University's Brennan School of Business is seeking applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching to a diverse student body in the area of economics. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the university mission as well as to developing and sustaining a portfolio of intellectual contributions in the field of economics. The standard teaching load for this position is 21 credit hours, which corresponds to seven courses...

Position Title: Assistant Professor, Fashion Design and Merchandising (Tenure track) Department : Fashion Design and Merchandising Reports To: Department Chair Location: Om-campus (River Forest, IL) Position Available: August 2025     Position Summary:   The successful candidate will champion the program's liberal arts foundation by integrating community-based experiences, interdisciplinary relationships, and diverse perspectives into core courses essential for design and merchandising majors. This role will also align with Dominican University's mission of fostering equity, inclusion, and community engagement, with the expectation to evolve into the Department Chair position, shaping the department's strategic direction and ensuring alignment with university goals.   Duties and Responsibilities:   Teaching (7 Courses per academic year): Subjects include the history of global dress in fashion, contemporary...