Position Details
Lecturer I (Philosophy) Apply
Job Description
Job Title
Lecturer I (Philosophy)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
Division of Social SciencesProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View, TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
The Division of Social Sciences at Prairie View A&M University requests a Lecturer to teach Philosophy (PHIL) course(s) face-to-face and/or online, as determined by the program coordinator and/or division head.
The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
Teaches a full-time 5/5 course load of core philosophy courses each semester.
Provides service to the university and remains current in pedagogical techniques.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Ph.D. in Philosophy granted before August 2026.
Two (2) years of related experience.
Experience teaching Ethics and Critical Thinking in a university setting.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
Admissions functions of higher education
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching in higher education institutions with a strong community engagement focus.
Current disciplinary trends, curriculum design and program outcome alignment, assessment methods and student learning measurement, accreditation standards (SACSCOC), academic policies and procedures, and familiarity with online teaching methods and platforms.
Job Posting Close Date:
10/31/2025
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either "Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter" on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the "Resume/CV" or Resume/Cover Letter" attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
