Employment Opportunities

The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Lecturer beginning Fall 2026. The Department of Philosophy has approximately 35 full-time faculty serving over 100 majors and is located on the university’s Lakeshore Campus. We are an urban-based, pluralist Department of Philosophy dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body (both graduate and undergraduate), many of whom come from underrepresented and underserved populations. For more information about the department, please visit its website at https://www.luc.edu/philosophy/

We welcome candidates with strong teaching profiles in introductory and upper-level undergraduate philosophy courses who are committed to interdisciplinarity. We have particular teaching needs in healthcare ethics.

This search is part of a College-wide, multiyear hiring initiative designed to hire outstanding researchers and teachers who are prepared to contribute to a culture of inclusion, committed to interdisciplinarity, dedicated to the pursuit of external grants, and appreciative of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

This position involves teaching introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses. The successful candidate will also engage in professional development activities as well as service at the department level or above.

Qualifications
The candidate will have a PhD in Philosophy at the time of appointment. Candidates for the position must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching and student mentorship. The candidate must be willing to support the mission of Loyola University Chicago and the goals of a Jesuit, Catholic education.

Salary Range $65,000-$70,000
Additional Salary Information
The anticipated salary range for this position is in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit to http://www.careers.luc.edu (1) a letter of interest; (2) a current Curriculum Vitae; (3) a statement on teaching philosophy and experience; (4) a statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body and engaging a diverse community through teaching and service; and (5) the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to provide letters of recommendation (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt asking them to submit their letters).

Please direct inquiries to: Jacqueline Scott, Philosophy Department Chair, [email protected]
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before December 10, 2025 will receive full consideration.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at https://www.luc.edu/mission/ For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at http://www.luc.edu/transformativeed

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, visit https://www.luc.edu/hr/facultystaffbenefits/

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy (https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/)