Job description
Wingate University serves more than 3,400 students on two campuses. Wingate is an equal employment opportunity employer. Wingate’s main campus is located on 500+ acres of beautiful landscape and is only 25 minutes from the Charlotte metropolitan area.
Position Summary:
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.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- 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. It 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.
- Regular, predictable attendance on campus
- Alignment with University mission, vision, and strategic roadmap
- Other job duties/responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements:
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.
How to apply
To apply, submit the following: upload a current curriculum vitae (resume section of posting). In the
Certification section, please attach a letter of application with documented professional experience and reasons for interest in the position, names and full contact information including e-mail addresses for three professional references. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025.
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Wingate University abides by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination solely on the basis of a person’s race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age (over 40), sex, marital status or physical handicap, except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. Wingate University is committed to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments. Wingate University expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
