Jobs in Philosophy in Americas
The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University invites applications from a broad range of researchers and practitioners who will work over the course of the year on pressing issues in ethics. Faculty in arts and sciences and professional schools, postdoctoral scholars, practitioners, and researchers from industry, government, and NGOs are eligible to apply.
For the 2021-22 academic year, the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics will focus on the theme of “A New Social Compact?” The COVID-19 pandemic has delivered a shock to the nations of the world. Variations in national responses and experiments with economic and health policies have implicitly revealed different conceptions of the social compact (a phrase we use loosely to refer to shared understandings of what members of societies believe they owe to each other). In the United States, the experience of the pandemic has been defined by failures of governance, leadership, and technocratic expertise. These failures have led to the stark exposure of underlying health inequities, along with the broad social vulnerability for individuals, and the polity generally, that flows from inequality. The centrality of care provision to our economy and social well-being has also been brought to the fore, made visible by the sudden disappearance of structures like schools that have come to provide so much of the care and services of the social safety net in the United States. Restrictions on international travel, the fracturing of global supply chains, rationing of medical supplies, and attempts to develop a vaccine all call into question the social compact at a global level. While much innovation in political philosophy, political economy, and public policy has been in development for the last decade, since the global financial crisis, the pandemic presents an occasion for harvesting the fruits of that work with the goal of articulating the foundations of a new social compact. We invite applications connected to any dimension of this broad field of inquiry. We see the nature of the failures to be addressed as so multifaceted as to make this theme not very restrictive; however, in our usual fashion, we will also consider applications that fall outside the parameters of this thematic description.
All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to early career scholars and practitioners.
Fellows-in-Residence will be expected to devote the majority of their time to their individual projects and to participate in regular work-in-progress seminars. In addition, Fellows are strongly encouraged to participate in the Center's programming, which includes public lectures, themed seminars and reading groups, conferences, workshops, and lunch discussions.
This Fellowship is intended to be residential. With the exception of travel to conferences and meetings, Fellows are expected to be in residence in the Boston area at least four working days per week during the term. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a waiver of this requirement for the 2020-21 academic year. If the public health crisis continues, we will consider a waiver for the 2021-22 academic year, but our hope is to return to in-person, residential programming by September 2021.
For the last few years, the Center has offered the possibility of joint fellowship opportunities with the following Centers; we continue to offer that possibility, with specific potential affiliations to be worked out on a case-by-case basis:
- Carr Center for Human Rights at the Harvard Kennedy School
- Center for Bioethics at the Harvard Medical School
- Center for Research on Computation and Society at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University
- Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology and Bioethics at the Harvard Law School
Applicants will be invited to indicate on the application form whether they wish to be considered for a joint fellowship position with one of these Centers. If selected, the joint fellowship will offer access to development opportunities and programming at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics and our partnering Center.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must have a PhD, professional degree, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent professional experience. Applicants from any discipline or professional field will be considered. Those who have previously held a yearlong residential Fellowship at the Center are not eligible; this limitation does not apply to former Undergraduate Fellows or former Graduate Fellows. The Fellows-in-Residence Program runs the course of the academic year, typically from the beginning of September through the end of May, and is open to all applicants who meet the above criteria, regardless of citizenship.
STIPEND
Faculty: We offer a stipend of one-half of your base academic year salary, up to $75,000, and a research allowance of up to $3,000 for approved expenses directly related to your work, such as travel, books, and research assistance.
Post-Docs: The stipend for post-doctoral fellows will be $60,000 for 2021-22. We also provide a research allowance of up to $3,000 for approved expenses directly related to your work, such as travel, books, and research assistance.
Practitioners: Practitioner stipends will be determined on a case-by-case basis, commensurate with experience. We also provide a research allowance of up to $3,000 for approved expenses directly related to your work, such as travel, books, and research assistance.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, you will need to complete an online application form which includes submission of the following in .pdf, doc, or ,docx form:
- Cover letter stating your background and interest in the Fellows-in-Residence Program (suggested length 1-2 pages or 850 words)
- CV
- Research proposal (suggested length 3-5 pages or 2,500 words)
- Recent writing sample (suggested length under 30 pages or 7,000 words)
- Names and contact information of three professional references (letters are not accepted until a candidate reaches a later stage of the process)
DEADLINE
The deadline for submitting this application is November 16, 2020. Please note that the application form will be saved automatically while in progress, but no edits or alterations will be allowed once you have submitted the application.
Should you have any questions regarding this application process, or If you are deemed ineligible by the online form and feel that this is an error, please contact us at ejsafrafellowships [__at__] fas [dot] harvard [dot] edu.
Position summary:
The Edmond J Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University is seeking a key team member at the postdoctoral level for a new two-year project. This project will focus on how the concepts of population and ancestry are used across science and social science disciplines, and how they should be used. We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with a background in social science methodologies and a keen interest in the intersection of questions of race and justice to join this project. The successful candidate will work alongside a core team with expertise in genetics, ethics and bioethics, with input from a working group encompassing a wide array of experts.
The successful candidate will devote all their working time to this project, which receives the bulk of its funding from the NIH. The project is motivated by developments in genetic association studies. It has defined aims, but the research agenda for pursuing those aims will be developed by the core team, including the successful candidate. The methodology will involve a mixture of analysis of text, interviews with experts in diverse disciplines, and normative analysis. In collaboration with the other postdoc on this project, the candidate will carry out research, co-lead the working group in a series of virtual meetings, plan larger-scale convenings to push the research agenda forward, and disseminate results of the project.
Annual compensation is $60,000. Details about benefits to be provided in the context of an offer.
We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning September 21. The position will run through June 2022. The team will be working virtually at least through December 2020.
Minimum qualifications: PhD in a relevant field; individuals with many different backgrounds will be considered. An interest in the intersections of social sciences and normative work with natural sciences and medicine is highly desirable. Some experience of empirical social science methodologies strongly preferred.
Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to apply: Email CV and cover letter to ejsafrafellowships [__at__] fas [dot] harvard [dot] edu with the subject line: Postdoctoral Research Fellow Application.
Questions? Please direct any questions to Anna Lewis at annalewis [__at__] fas [dot] harvard [dot] edu.
About the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics:
The Center seeks to strengthen teaching and research about pressing ethical issues; to foster sound norms of ethical reasoning and civic discussion; and to share the work of our community in the public interest. We are pursuing several topics at the intersection of health, justice, and democracy. The aim is to have practical impact. Our culture is highly collaborative, and we work hard to support each other. There is a lively series of events and discussions that all Center members are encouraged to attend.
The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Political Philosophy and Philosophy of Race. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor, and will commence on July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field and have demonstrated an exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching covering social and political philosophy, Africana philosophy, and philosophy of race. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research as demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades for innovative work, other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing.
The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, teaching evaluations, and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application to be submitted online via link on U of T job ad; letters (signed and on letterhead) to be submitted by referees or via Interfolio to search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca by December 20, 2019, 11:59pm EST.
The Department of Philosophy at King’s University College at Western University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track appointment in Philosophy, beginning July 1, 2020. The area of specialization required for this appointment is Ethics broadly understood. While the area of competence is open, the department welcomes various approaches to contemporary ethical issues from a global, non-canonical, and cross-cultural perspective. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an active research program and to develop and teach courses in Human Rights and Socio-political Ethics, Environmental Ethics, and Ethics of Technology, as well as advanced courses in Ethics. The teaching load at King’s is 2.5 courses per year. Candidates must have completed their PhD in Philosophy by the start date of the appointment or shortly thereafter. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.
King’s University College is a mid-size Catholic liberal arts college affiliated with Western University located in London, Ontario. The Department of Philosophy is a small but outstanding department with diverse research interests and teaching strengths. Our Faculty are passionate teachers, established scholars, and members of the School of Graduate and Post-Graduate Studies at Western.
Applications should include: (1) a letter of intent; (2) a curriculum vitae (including a list of academic honors, awards and publications); (3) a writing sample; (4) 3 confidential letters of reference (Applicants should ensure that referees are aware that their letters must reach the Department by the application deadline.); (5) a teaching statement (including evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness); (6) two short descriptions of how you would teach a one-semester course in human rights and socio-political ethics and a one-semester course in Environmental Ethics.
Applications should be submitted via email to jobsearchphil [__at__] kings [dot] uwo [dot] ca
Letters of reference should be submitted directly to Dr. Steve Lofts, King’s University College, Department of Philosophy, 266 Epworth Ave, London, ON N6A 2M3. or to Dr. Steve Lofts at jobsearchphil [__at__] kings [dot] uwo [dot] ca.
Deadline: January 1, 2020.
Inquiries about the position may be addressed to: Professor Steve Lofts, Chair, Department of Philosophy (email: slofts [__at__] uwo [dot] ca).
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences of the University of Toronto invites applications for a tenure stream appointment in Chinese Thought and Culture at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The appointment is expected to commence on July 1, 2020. The successful candidate will also be eligible to be named the Richard Charles and Esther Yewpick Lee Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture. This endowed chair appointment would be for a five-year term and is renewable following a favourable review. The successful candidate will be appointed to the Department of East Asian Studies, the Department of Philosophy, or the Department of the Study of Religion (or hold a joint appointment in two of the three units).
Candidates must hold a PhD in East Asian Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a closely related field and have demonstrated an exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching and experience in research supervision. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing strengths in one or more of these departments, relative to Chinese thought and culture. Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program in areas covering Chinese philosophy, religion, and/or culture.
Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research as demonstrated by sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field-relevant venues, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades for innovative work, other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, and strong endorsement by referees of high international standing.
The successful candidate is expected to strengthen the Faculty of Arts & Science’s undergraduate and graduate education in the area of Chinese philosophy, religion, and/or culture. Evidence of excellence in teaching and experience in research supervision will be demonstrated through the teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, and sample course materials submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For more information about the Faculty of Arts & Science please visit the website at www.artsci.utoronto.ca. For more information about the Departments of East Asian Studies, Philosophy, and Study of Religion see: www.eas.utoronto.ca; www.philosophy.utoronto.ca; www.religion.utoronto.ca.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking on the link below.
The following elements of the application must be submitted online (in pdf format only) by November 18, 2019:
• (1) a cover letter and a curriculum vitae, combined in a file labelled “YourLastName cover letter and CV-1904076.pdf”;
• (2) a research dossier containing a statement outlining current and future research interests and a sample of academic writing (about 25 pages), combined in a file labelled “YourLastName research-1904076.pdf”;
• (3) a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations) in a file labelled “YourLastName teaching-1904076.pdf”.
Applicants must ask four referees to send letters that are signed and on letterhead directly to acadhr [dot] artsci [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca. Letters must be received by November 18, 2019.
Please note that the required files for this search must be in PDF format and must be labelled as indicated above. General submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.
If you have questions about this position, please contact acadhr [dot] artsci [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
FELLOWS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 15
The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University invites applications from a broad range of researchers and practitioners who will work over the course of the year on pressing issues in ethics. Faculty in arts and sciences and professional schools, postdoctoral scholars, practitioners, and researchers from industry, government, and NGOs are eligible to apply.
For the 2020-21 academic year, the theme at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics will once again be the Ethics of Technological and Biomedical Innovation.
Priority will be given to early career scholars and practitioners whose work closely aligns with this theme, but we reserve some "open" slots for senior scholars and practitioners, and for exceptionally competitive applicants whose work in ethics falls outside this scope. The goal will be to craft a cohort in which "thematic" fellows and "open" fellows will all find valuable intellectual partnerships to support and spur their work.
All Fellows-in-Residence will be expected to devote the majority of their time to their individual projects and to participate in regular work-in-progress seminars. In addition, Fellows are strongly encouraged to participate in the Center's programming, which includes public lectures, themed seminars and reading groups, conferences, workshops, and lunch discussions.
Under our current theme, the Center is pleased to offer joint fellowship opportunities with the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, the Carr Center for Human Rights at the Harvard Kennedy School, the Center for Bioethics at the Harvard Medical School, the Center for Research on Computation and Society at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology and Bioethics at the Harvard Law School.
Applicants will be invited to indicate on the application form whether they wish to be considered for a joint fellowship position with one of these Centers. If selected, the joint fellowship will offer access to development opportunities and programming at the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics and our partnering Center.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must have a PhD, professional degree, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent professional experience. Applicants from any discipline or professional field will be considered. Those who have previously held a yearlong residential Fellowship at the Center are not eligible; this limitation does not apply to former Undergraduate Fellows or former Graduate Fellows. The Fellows-in-Residence Program runs the course of the academic year, typically from the beginning of September through the end of May, and is open to all applicants who meet the above criteria, regardless of citizenship.
STIPEND
Faculty:
We offer a stipend of one-half of your base academic year salary, up to $75,000, and a research allowance of up to $3,000 for approved expenses directly related to your work, such as travel, books, and research assistance.
Post-Doc:
The stipend for post-doctoral fellows was $50,000.00 in 2019-20 and will be set for 2020-21 in accordance with the University rate. We also provide a research allowance of up to $3,000 for approved expenses directly related to your work, such as travel, books, and research assistance.
Practitioners:
Practitioner stipends will be determined on a case-by-case basis, commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, you will need to complete an online application form, found at ethics.harvard.edu/fellows-in-residence, which includes submission of the following in .pdf, .doc, or .docx form:
- Cover letter stating your background and interest in the Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics Fellows-in-Residence Program
- CV
- Research proposal
- Recent writing sample
Names and contact information for three professional references will be requested, no letters will be accepted at this stage.
The deadline for submitting this application is November 15, 2019. Please note that the application form will be saved automatically while in progress, but no edits or alterations will be allowed once you have submitted the application. Should you have any questions regarding this application process, please send an email to EJSafraFellowships [__at__] fas [dot] harvard [dot] edu.
Job Reference # 1903570
The Department of Philosophy and the Department of Statistical Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time tenure stream position held jointly in the Department of Philosophy (51%) and the Department of Statistical Sciences (49%) in the area of Philosophy and Statistics. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.
Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy, Statistical Sciences, or a closely related field by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching covering ethical issues arising from the statistical methods and principles for Big Data. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
The successful candidate must be able to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy and statistical sciences from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, teaching evaluations, and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
For more information about the Department of Philosophy please visit our website at www.philosophy.utoronto.ca. For more information about the Department of Statistical Sciences see our website at www.utstat.utoronto.ca.
Click on the link to the job ad for specific instructions and link to online application.
The Princeton University Center for Human Values invites applications for the Harold T. Shapiro Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioethics for a possible opening in September 2020. The Shapiro Fellowship supports outstanding scholars studying ethical issues arising from developments in medicine, the biological sciences, or population health. We particularly encourage proposals focusing on problems of practical importance that have broader theoretical interest.
The Shapiro Fellow will spend from one to three years at Princeton conducting research and teaching the equivalent of one course each year (subject to sufficient enrollments and approval by the Dean of the Faculty). He or she will participate in the Ira W. DeCamp Seminar in Bioethics and will be invited to participate in other activities of the University Center for Human Values including a year-long research seminar for visiting fellows and Center faculty.
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the Ph.D., M.D., or other equivalent doctoral degree by the start date, and should not have more than two years of postdoctoral experience by that date. An applicant may have a background in any area of ethical studies, not necessarily in bioethics. However, the proposed research plan should be related to the field of bioethics.
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s previous accomplishments and the promise of the proposed research project in bioethics. The capacity to contribute to the University’s teaching program will also be taken into account.
Term of Appointment
The term of the fellowship is one year, normally beginning September 1, 2020, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years pending satisfactory performance. Appointment will be made to the rank of Postdoctoral Research Associate; the Shapiro Fellow will also carry the title of Lecturer, if teaching. Princeton University offers competitive salary and employee benefits.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit an online application at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12363.
A complete application will include the following supporting materials:
1. A curriculum vitae;
2. A research proposal (not to exceed 1,500 words). Please provide an indicative title in the heading;
3. A scholarly paper (of no more than 12,000 words, not including bibliography) representing the applicant’s scholarly achievement or potential;
4. Contact information for two referees, who should be prepared to comment specifically about the applicant’s qualifications for the proposed research project. Referees will be contacted directly with instructions for uploading letters of reference.
These materials must be submitted online by the application deadline of Thursday, December 5, 2019, 11:59 p.m. EST. We do not accept application materials by any other method. Letters of reference should be submitted by Thursday, December 12, 2019. If a vacancy for this position is confirmed, the selection committee will begin reviewing applications immediately so letters of reference received after the priority deadline may put candidates at a disadvantage.
Decisions will be announced in late April 2020. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University Center for Human Values, the Department of Religion, and the Department of Philosophy invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the Princeton Project in Philosophy and Religion (PPPR). We aim to support a highly promising scholar who is trained in philosophy of religion, the religious thought of some historical period or culture, theories and methods in the study of religion, or related areas, in developing a research agenda in philosophy of religion broadly construed.
Postdocs in PPPR will be affiliated with the University Center for Human Values and invited to participate in its programs, as well as in the activities of the Departments of Religion and Philosophy. Candidates will be expected to contribute the equivalent of one course each year to the University Center and/or the Departments. This contribution may be fulfilled by teaching a course on a topic related to the philosophy of religion (subject to approval by Project Directors, the Department Chair or Chairs, and the Office of the Dean of the Faculty) or service to the Project or Center of some other sort, subject to approval of the Project and Center directors. If teaching a semester-long course, the successful candidate would carry the additional title of Lecturer.
Qualifications
Applications are welcome from candidates who have or expect to have a Ph.D. by the start date, September 1, 2020. Applicants should not have more than two years of postdoctoral experience by that start date. They may not be employed by another institution during the term of their Princeton appointment.
An applicant’s dissertation research need not be specifically in philosophy of religion, but a successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to working on a research project in this area (again, broadly construed) during their time at Princeton. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant's previous work, the promise of the proposed research project, and the likelihood that the project will be enhanced by being carried out at Princeton. The capacity to contribute to the University's teaching program will also be considered.
Term of Appointment
The term of appointment is one year, normally beginning September 1, 2020, with the expectation of renewal for one further year assuming good performance. Applicants are expected to be in residence in Princeton for the duration of the appointment.
How to Apply
Candidates are asked to submit an online application at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12341 and include the following materials:
1. A current curriculum vitae;
2. A research proposal (not to exceed 1000 words). The proposal should include a title for the project as a whole.
3. A scholarly paper or dissertation chapter (not to exceed 10,000 words, not including bibliography) that best represents their scholarly achievement or potential;
3. A sample syllabus for a course (does not need to be in philosophy of religion);
4. Contact information for two recommenders, who ideally would add a sentence or two to their standard letters specifically commenting on the candidate’s qualifications for the proposed research project. Referees will be contacted directly by email with instructions for uploading letters of reference.
These materials must be submitted online by Monday, November 18, 2019, 11:59 p.m. EST. We cannot accept application materials by any other method. Letters of reference should be submitted by end of business day on Monday November 25, 2019. The selection committee begins reviewing applications immediately so letters of reference received after the priority deadline may put candidates at a disadvantage.
Decisions will be announced in late March 2020. This position is subject to the University's background check policy.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University Center for Human Values invites applications for the Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Professorship for Distinguished Teaching. We aim to make an appointment for the Spring 2021 term.
This visiting professorship was established as part of Princeton’s 250th Anniversary teaching initiatives, enabling the University Center to bring to campus excellent undergraduate teachers and scholars whose teaching and research explicitly examine values in public and private life. Candidates in all fields are eligible but special consideration for Spring 2021 applications will be given to scholars who have a demonstrated expertise in teaching political theory. This is a one-semester position (half of a nine-month faculty position) and brings a commensurate proportion of a full year salary.
Since the successful candidate must demonstrate an established record of teaching excellence, applicants should normally hold a tenured position in their home institution. Candidates who have received teaching awards will be given especially serious consideration, but receipt of such awards is not a necessary condition for selection if there is other evidence of outstanding teaching. The professorship is not intended for early-career faculty and we do not generally consider nominees who have taught for fewer than five years. We are keen to consider candidates who have been innovative in the classroom through their use of technology, although again this is not a necessary condition for selection. Princeton is especially interested in qualified nominees who can contribute through their research and teaching to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
Visiting professors normally teach one undergraduate course, organize at least one event focused on pedagogy, and participate in seminars, colloquia, and other activities of the University Center for Human Values. They also enjoy access to Firestone Library and to a wide range of activities throughout the University.
The appointment committee will consider applicants on the basis of:
• The quality of their teaching and relevance to the purposes of the University Center for Human Values;
• The quality of their previous and proposed research and their ability to benefit from and contribute to the activities of the University Center for Human Values;
• The contribution they are likely to make to higher education in the future through teaching and writing about ethics and human values.
Applications
Interested applicants should apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/12902. The following materials will be required. The application deadline is Friday, October 18, 2019:
1. A cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in affiliation with the University Center;
2. A curriculum vitae;
3. A statement of the applicant’s teaching record in the last five-to-ten years listing courses offered and describing the evidence of distinguished teaching (e.g., teaching awards received and/or a summary of institutional teaching assessments);
4. A scholarly paper or book chapter accepted for publication within the last five years, ideally not exceeding 12,000 words (not including bibliography);
5. A brief prospectus of research to be undertaken at Princeton;
6. The names and contact information of three referees, at least one of whom should be able to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s teaching record (in the event that their views are sought, referees will be contacted by the search committee).
The selection committee may request further information, such as institutional documentation of the teaching record, at a later stage.
We anticipate concluding the selection process by April 2020.
For more information about the University Center for Human Values, please visit our web site: uchv.princeton.edu
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.