Teaching Professor/Besl Chair 999779

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives. Xavier’s urban location in Cincinnati allows faculty to work with community partners to develop engaged learning and internship opportunities. Xavier is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities as well as the Big East.

Xavier University invites applications for the Besl Family Chair in Ethics/Religion and Society. This teaching professor position is open to promising early-career scholars in all humanities disciplines and is renewable annually for up to 3 years. A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required by the start of the position in the fall of 2024.

The E/RS Focus of Xavier’s core curriculum includes courses in philosophy, theology, and literature, as well as elective courses that foster interdisciplinary engagement with socially significant issues. E/RS also oversees a co-curricular program that includes lectures, roundtables, and related events. For more information, visit http://www.xavier.edu/ers/.

The Besl Chair will teach 3 undergraduate courses per year in the E/RS Focus of the core. They will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a humanities discipline or an interdisciplinary degree in allied areas and their research and teaching will centrally address themes from the E/RS program.

The Besl Chair will contribute to the E/RS co-curricular program by presenting their own work as part of that series of events, and by collaborating with the E/RS Faculty Director in developing other events for the series. Applicants should also have a robust program of research and should be able to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue about the ethical and/or religious implications of socially significant issues.

We are strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission. Candidates who have worked with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students and who can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The successful candidate will be able to engage diverse groups of students in learning opportunities.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates should submit (1) a letter of application that a. explains their current research and identifies its connections to the central concerns of the E/RS programs and b. addresses their main areas of teaching ability, including their ability to engage diverse groups of students in learning opportunities, along with (2) a CV, and (3) brief descriptions of at least two possible E/RS courses. To ensure full consideration, the application should be submitted on Xavier University's website by March 22, 2024.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Benefits

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.  Eligibility varies by position and employment class.

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement saving plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.