Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Philosophical or Theological Ethics

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The Cannon College of Arts and Sciences at Wingate University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in philosophical or theological ethics to start August 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will have graduate training and interest in teaching a variety of courses in ethics, philosophy, and religion.

A terminal degree and teaching experience in at least one of the disciplines above are required. Interest and experience in working with students beyond the classroom (advising, research, recruitment, and other service work) and teaching general education courses are preferred.

This position will focus primarily on supporting our general education program and its goals to provide students with a well-rounded and transformative education to prepare them for successful lives and diverse careers in the mid-21st century but will also contribute to the Religion and Philosophy major and faith-related initiatives on campus. The teaching load is four courses (12 contact hours) in both the fall and spring semesters.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, CV, unofficial transcripts, teaching philosophy, and contactinformation for 3 references as a single PDFdocument, uploaded in the resume section of the posting. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025. 

Note: Please be sure to upload any/all documents during the application process. You are able to upload more than one document in the upload section. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to upload any additional documents, or update any information on your application.

In compliance with applicable law and University policies, Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.  At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.