<p>Christ College at Concordia University Irvine invites applications for a full-time faculty member in philosophy. Rank is open. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. The faculty member will teach introductory philosophy courses in Concordia's Enduring Questions and Ideas Core Curriculum; these courses focus on close reading of primary philosophical texts from the pre-Socratics through Kant. The teaching load is four courses per semester and consists mostly of introductory courses. There may be opportunities to teach upper division courses in philosophy of religion, philosophy of science, bioethics, and/or ethics.</p> <p>Qualifications: Candidates should be active members of a Christian congregation. They should hold a doctorate in philosophy (ABD will be considered). Areas of specialization and concentration (AOS/AOC) are open. Preference will be given to candidates who have broad familiarity with the history of philosophy and who can connect the Christian faith to course content.</p> <p>Appointment: This position is a full-time, 10-month position teaching in the fall and spring semesters on the university's Turtle Rock Campus in Irvine, CA. The faculty member is expected to participate fully in the life of the university, including chapel, university committees and service, and informal collegial conversations.</p> <p>Application Requirements: Applicants should submit</p> <ul> <li>An interactive application or a printable application to the CUI HR employment website. </li><li>1-2 page letter of application explaining fit with Concordia and our Q&I curriculum </li><li>Curriculum vitae </li><li>Statement of teaching philosophy </li><li>Transcript showing highest earned degree </li><li>Names of three professional references who can speak to the candidate's teaching ability, collegiality, and scholarship </li></ul> <p>Review of application materials begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Concordia University Irvine, California is a Lutheran co-ed, residential liberal arts university serving over 4,300 students, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in over forty fields of study. Please visit Concordia's website at www.cui.edu for additional information.</p> <p>Full Time Faculty</p> <p>$66,000-$98,000/yr</p> <p>Health, vision, dental, and life insurances. Retirement plans with employer matching.</p>