Jobs in Philosophy in Americas

Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University,
Cambridge, MA,
USA
Post date: November 7, 2013
Ethics Fellowships on Institutional Corruption: residential and non-residential
Deadline: January 1, 2014

The Lab @ Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard is once again welcoming applications from talented scholars and practitioners, at any stage of their career, who will uncover and explain institutional corruption and build tools to counteract it.

We are seeking applicants for our Lab Fellowships and Projects, which are funded residential and non-residential fellowships and projects for scholars and collaborators engaged in research and practice that directly address institutional corruption.

We are also seeking applicants for our Network Fellowships, which are non-funded fellowships for scholars working independently on projects related to institutional corruption.

2014-15 will be the final year of the Lab's project on institutional corruption, and we will give special preference to work that offers new means to remedy institutional corruption. We have a particular interest in projects that translate scholarship into concrete proposals and tools for reform.

More information about these opportunities, plus our Applied Data Fellowships and Investigative Journalist Fellowships, and the full application link can be found on our website:
http://www.ethics.harvard.edu/lab/opportunities

The deadline for the receipt of applications is January 1, 2014. Please email us with any questions at applications [__at__] ethics [dot] harvard [dot] edu.

Franciscan University of Steubenville,
Steubenville,
USA
Post date: October 22, 2013
Assistant Professor
Deadline: January 15, 2014

Philosophy position, rank asst. prof., tenure-track, beginning fall semester, 2014. FUS is an academically excellent and passionately Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition, located 24 miles west of Pittsburgh International Airport. Teaching load: 24 credits per year. AOS/AOC: Open. However the following would be expected: 1) competency in at least two areas of the history of philosophy, 2) familiarity with the works of Augustine and/or Aquinas, 3) capability of teaching core philosophy courses in the areas of human person, ethics, and metaphysics. Furthermore, the following areas would be helpful to the department: (a) specialty in some area of contemporary thought, (b) specialty in early modern thought. Candidates who are willing and able to teach in an additional core area of need are especially encouraged to apply. These additional areas include literature, the American founding, mathematics, and macroeconomics. Ph.D. required by start date. Some teaching experience is preferred, and evidence of research goals is necessary. Applicant must be familiar with and support the Mission of Franciscan University of Steubenville. Send letter of application that includes a statement of pedagogy, a statement demonstrating willingness to support Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Mission, curriculum vitae, all transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Philosophy Search, via bbrehm [__at__] franciscan [dot] edu or physically c/o BJ Brehm, Academic Affairs Office, Franciscan University of Steubenville, 1235 University Boulevard, Steubenville, OH 43952-6701 E.O.E. Deadline for applications: January 15, 2014. For additional information, http://www.franciscan.edu/EmploymentListings/.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania,
West Chester, PA,
USA
Post date: October 14, 2013
Assistant Professor of Philosopher, Tenure-track.
Deadline: November 12, 2013

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Philosophy, tenure-track position to begin August 2014. Normal teaching load 12 hrs/semester. The Department awards both BA and MA degrees in Philosophy, BA degrees in Religious Studies, and houses the Peace and Conflict Studies minor program and Graduate Cer­tificate Programs in Applied Ethics. The College of Arts and Sciences offers teaching opportunities in the Honors College and in Women’s and Gender Studies. The University is also home to the Frederick Douglass Institute.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications: Minimum requirements: Evidence of scholarly aptitude and earned Ph.D. in Philosophy; com­pletion of the Ph.D. preferred on or before June 30, 2014, but required by August 30, 2014. AOS: Analytic Epistemology, broadly construed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Criteria for Preference: AOC: Preference will be given to candidates who can teach undergraduate and graduate courses in one or more of the following: philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, Quine, Russell, Wittgenstein. Because the department is sufficiently strong in ethics and social and political philosophy, competence in these areas will not be an advantage. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to teach classes in Introduction to Philosophy, upper division and graduate courses related to Analytic Philosophy broadly construed, and a graduate course in Analytic Epistemology. Preference will be given to the candidate who demonstrates an appreciation for both the differences and the intersections between analytic and continental philosophy. Preference will also be given to candidates who demonstrate the ability to include diversity in their syllabi. Undergraduate education is the department’s primary mission and candidates must have a dem­onstrated ability to teach diverse students with varied learning styles. The Philosophy Department is committed to the notion of shared governance, so candidates with administrative interest and aptitude will be preferred.

Special Instructions:

To Apply: Submit application materials online at the WCU Employment website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wcupa/default.cfm. Please submit complete dossier including CV; writing sample; graduate transcripts; evidence of effective teaching (esp. formal teaching evaluations); e-mail addresses of at least three references who will submit letters of recommendation; and at least two course syllabi, one for a graduate level Analytic Epistemology course and one or more other course syllabi relevant to AOC. Please have your three references send letters directly to: PHI Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Anderson Hall 108, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383. The Screening Committee will begin evaluating applications on November 12, 2013.

In order to be considered a finalist, applicants must successfully complete an on-campus interview, which includes both a teaching demonstration and a scholarly presentation.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania, a member of the Pennsylvania State system of Higher Education, continues to build a culturally diverse, broadly trained faculty capable of foster­ing an inclusive environment whichis necessary to help prepare our students for the future. West Chester, located 25 miles west of Philadelphia, is convenient to major cultural and commercial institutions, recreational activities, and is within driving distance of Wilming­ton, DE, NYC, and Washington, DC. Salary and benefits competitive. The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding.

The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.

University of Toronto,
Toronto,
Canada
Post date: October 10, 2013
Assistant Professor - History of Modern Philosophy (17th and 18th centuries, including Kant)
Deadline: November 15, 2013

The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in the History of Modern Philosophy (17th and 18th centuries, including Kant) at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin on July 1, 2014.

Candidates must hold a PhD by July 1, 2014, or shortly thereafter, and must demonstrate excellence in, and commitment to, both research and teaching. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach a broad range of courses from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The University of Toronto, Department of Philosophy is a tri-campus graduate department, consisting of all philosophy faculty appointed to the St. George, Mississauga (UTM), and Scarborough (UTSC) campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, please visit: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job.... Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current and future research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample of academic writing, and a teaching dossier. All application materials should be submitted online by November 15, 2013.

Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters directly to search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca by November 15, 2013.

The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB in total) per candidate profile. Using PDF/MS Word format, please label files clearly and combine them into one or two attachments. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

If you have questions about this position, please contact search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
This address may also be used to send additional documents that cannot be accommodated using the online application system.

The Department of Philosophy is widely recognized as Canada’s best and as an international leader in the field. The Department is committed to studying contemporary philosophical problems and their historical antecedents.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan areas in the world. For information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit http://www.philosophy.utoronto.ca .

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

University of Toronto,
Toronto,
Canada
Post date: October 10, 2013
Assistant / Associate / Full Professor - Grafstein Chair in Jewish Philosophy
Deadline: November 15, 2013

The Department of Philosophy and the Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto invite applications for the Senator Jerahmiel S. and Carole S. Grafstein Chair in Jewish Philosophy, a tenure-stream position in Jewish Philosophy at the rank of Assistant/Associate or Full Professor. The endowed Chair appointment will begin on July 1, 2014, and is for an initial five-year term, with the possibility of renewal following a favourable review.

The successful candidate will be appointed both to the Department of Philosophy (51%) and to the Centre for Jewish Studies (49%). Candidates must hold a PhD by July 1, 2014, or shortly thereafter, and must demonstrate excellence in, and commitment to, both research and teaching. The Chair holder will be familiar with the Jewish textual canon and its original languages. He or she will teach courses in the Department of Philosophy at the graduate and undergraduate level, and will contribute to the integration of Jewish philosophy into the undergraduate and graduate programs in Jewish Studies.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply, please visit: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job.... Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current and future research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, a sample of academic writing, and a teaching dossier. Although the search will remain open until filled, to ensure full consideration, all application materials should be submitted online by November 15, 2013.

Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca by November 15, 2013.

The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB in total) per candidate profile. Using PDF/MS Word format, please label files clearly, and if necessary, combine them to stay under the 5 attachment limit. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

If you have questions about this position, please contact search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca. This address may also be used to send additional documents that cannot be accommodated using the online application system.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan areas in the world. For more information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit http://philosophy.utoronto.ca; for information about the Centre for Jewish Studies, please visit http://www.cjs.utoronto.ca/ .

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

University of Toronto at Scarborough,
Toronto,
Canada
Post date: October 7, 2013
Assistant Professor - Moral and Political Philosophy
Deadline: November 15, 2013

Assistant Professor – Moral and Political Philosophy

Department of Philosophy
University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Application Deadline: November 15, 2013

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Moral and Political Philosophy. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin July 1, 2014.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply for the position, with the area of concentration being open. An interest in and ability to teach bioethics is a high priority. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Philosophy by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in both research and teaching.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto has three campuses, Scarborough (UTSC), Mississauga and St. George, each with its own Department of Philosophy. UTSC is strongly committed to maintaining a research-intensive home for its faculty and students. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a program of research that furthers the academic mission of the Department of Philosophy at the UTSC. Competitive research funding is available both internally and through Canada's SSHRC and other research funding organizations. (See http://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/.). Members of the three U of T Philosophy departments are also members of the tri-campus graduate Department of Philosophy. UTSC has an interdisciplinary commitment, and a multicultural student body speaking a wide range of languages. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

To apply, please visit:
https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job....

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, academic writing sample, teaching dossier, a statement of current and future research interests, and a statement of teaching philosophy. All application materials should be submitted online. Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters directly to philosophy-search [__at__] utsc [dot] utoronto [dot] ca by the closing date, November 15, 2013.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact philosophy-search [__at__] utsc [dot] utoronto [dot] ca.

The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoftme./how-to-apply.

For more information, please visit the following links:

Philosophy at UTSC: http://utsc.philosophy.utoronto.ca/
The University of Toronto Scarborough: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/home/
Philosophy at the University of Toronto: http://www.philosophy.utoronto.ca/
The University of Toronto: http://www.utoronto.ca/

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY,
7400 Bay Road University Center , MI,
USA
Post date: October 4, 2013
James V. Finkbeiner Endowed Chair in Ethics
Deadline: November 2, 2013

James V. Finkbeiner Endowed Chair in Ethics

The James V. Finkbeiner Endowed Chair in Ethics at SVSU fills two important roles. This distinguished, energetic, and creative individual must have demonstrated excellence in 1) engaging students, faculty, and community members in meaningful discussions about and/or research into applied ethics; and 2) teaching undergraduates in courses related to ethics and applied ethics. Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in a related field or Juris Doctorate; significant record of community or organizational leadership; demonstrated excellence in teaching and engaged learning; and a successful record in research, writing, and grant writing/fund-raising.

This four-year renewable (non-tenure-track, administrative staff position) provides leadership for: collaborative development of interdisciplinary linkages related to ethics among programs across the various colleges of the University and to various entities in the region it serves; analyzing and fostering discussions of real-world ethical issues; and developing and managing resources. The Finkbeiner Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences. For complete list of requirements, further information, and to apply for this position, please visit www.jobs.svsu.edu. Applicants must apply on-line. SVSU is an EO/AA employer.

Apply Here:http://www.Click2Apply.net/wghzhjs

Southern Connecticut State University,
New Haven, CT,
USA
Post date: October 2, 2013
Assistant or Associate Professor of Philosophy (Tenure-Track)
Deadline: November 30, 2013

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Philosophy

Department: Philosophy
Rank: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

Specialization(s):
AOS: Bioethics with experience in either the natural sciences (preferably Biology) or the field of STS (Science, Technology and Society) AOC: Philosophy of Science

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:
The Philosophy Department at SCSU seeks a scholar-educator who is versatile enough to both teach philosophy in the context of an interdisciplinary liberal education program, and actively contribute to established research programs and new interdisciplinary ventures at the university. S/he should be fluent enough in natural sciences to be able to participate in interdisciplinary collaborative efforts with a team of concurrent new hires in biology, chemistry and physics, but also familiar enough with emergent and emerging technologies to contribute to conversations related to the work of colleagues in SCSU’s internationally renowned Research Center on Computing and Society (http://ares.southernct.edu/organizations/rccs/). Candidate must be committed to teaching within vibrant/demanding public liberal arts and sciences environment, and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, mentoring and research with undergraduates.

The successful candidate should be prepared to teach four courses per semester; direct student honors theses or serve on interdisciplinary thesis committees; offer upper-level courses in philosophy; participate in advising, committee work, and community service; pursue an active research agenda and develop a track record of scholarship at the level required to make progress towards tenure. Reassigned time is available at the university-wide level for research on a competitive basis.

SCSU is a student-centered institution and we regard student success as our highest priority. We seek to instill in all of our students the value of the liberal arts and sciences as a foundation for professional development and life-long learning.

Required Qualifications:
Degrees in both Philosophy and in either a natural science (preferably Biology) or in the field of Science, Technology and Society (STS). The applicant should have a PhD in one and an advanced degree, or equivalent, in the other.

Evidence of ability to teach university courses. Ability to engage in meaningful scholarship/creative activity, leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications:
Willingness to take a leadership role in university curriculum and possibly program development, demonstrated record of scholarship/creative activity.

Application Process:
Submit a complete dossier electronically through the following Interfolio URL: http://apply.interfolio.com/23220

The dossier should include a CV, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, 3 letters of recommendation, and a sample publication. Consideration of candidates with complete files will begin on November 30th and will continue until the position is filled.

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and strongly encourages women and minority group member applications.

Deep Springs College,
Deep Springs,
USA
Post date: October 1, 2013
Visiting Professor
Deadline: December 1, 2013

Deep Springs college offers multiple one-semester appointments in the social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and arts for the 2014-2015 academic year. Visiting professors usually teach one course in their area of expertise. The Application Deadline is December 1st.

One of the most innovative and selective colleges in the United States, Deep Springs educates and provides full scholarships to 26 students. Isolated in California’s Eastern Sierra, Deep Springs emphasizes a life of service, and the student experience rests on three pedagogical programs: ranch labor, self-governance, and demanding academics. During each fifteen week semester (September–December & January–April), as well as a seven week term (May-June), the college hosts two or three visiting scholars. Professors are provided room and board, and work closely with students both in and out of the classroom. The student-to-faculty ratio is around four to one, and most classes have fewer than eight students.

Please apply using our online form: http://www.deepsprings.edu/employment/form. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.deepsprings.edu/employment, or send an e-mail us at curcom [__at__] deepsprings [dot] edu. EOE

Wofford College,
Spartanburg, SC,
USA
Post date: September 27, 2013
Visiting instructor/Visiting assistant professor
Deadline: October 4, 2013

Full-time, temporary sabbatical replacement for one term beginning February 2014. Possible additional employment for Summer and Fall 2014. PhD or ABD in Philosophy required. 3 courses (2 preps): two sections of an introductory-level course (intro to philosophy, social-political, ethics, or critical thinking), and one upper-level seminar-style course related to the candidate's area of expertise. Wofford is an exceptional liberal arts college dedicated to quality teaching; demonstrated teaching ability is a priority. It is the policy of Wofford College to provide equal opportunities and reasonable accommodation to all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Send cover letter, CV, and teaching evaluations to Dr. Christine Dinkins, Chair of Philosophy, at dinkinscs [__at__] wofford [dot] edu. To be assured of full consideration, all materials must be received by October 4, 2013.