AOS: Ethics and its application to issues of social justice, such as those concerning race, gender, and environment. Teaching load is 6 semester courses/year. All faculty are expected to participate in delivering periodic college-wide first-year/sophomore seminars that emphasize writing and speaking. Allegheny College is a highly selective private undergraduate liberal arts college with a dedicated faculty of teacher-scholars. The successful candidate will provide evidence of excellence in teaching, ongoing scholarship and professional development. Completion of PhD by September 2012 expected. Send letter of application, C.V., a sample of scholarly work, evidence of teaching effectiveness and three letters of reference to Eric Boynton, Chair, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15 2011; application deadline November 15 2011. Interviews to be conducted at APA Eastern meeting. Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a strong institutional commitment to develop a diverse faculty and staff. Women and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, beginning August 2012. AOS: Open, but the department has a special interest in philosophers who use formal or empirical methods to address questions in ethics or social and political philosophy, or who apply research in the social sciences to address such questions. AOC: Open. Both PhD and ABD applicants considered; however, dissertation must be completed by August 2012 for appointment as assistant professor rather than instructor. Five undergraduate courses per year, standard committee work. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to and appreciation for teaching students from diverse, multi-cultural backgrounds. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Send application package (Letter of application, CV, sample paper, research and teaching statements, and evidence of teaching competence submitted as a single PDF file plus three letters of recommendation) to philosophy [__at__] ksu [dot] edu. Applications will be accepted through November 30, 2011. Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer actively seeking diversity among its employees. The Philosophy Department strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. In accordance with Kansas Board of Regents policy, the University is required to run a background check on the final candidate.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Knoxville, TN. Department of Philosophy. 2 Tenure-Track Positions. Starting August 2012. Rank: Asst./Assoc. Position 1) AOS: History of Modern Philosophy, to include Kant. Position 2) AOS: Philosophy of Science. For both positions, the AOC is open, but, other things equal, ability to contribute to one or more research area in the Department is an advantage. Ph.D. by appointment. The University of Tennessee is a Research 1 university and the flagship state university in Tennessee. The Department of Philosophy is a smaller department with an active faculty delivering undergraduate and graduate education (conferring the degrees of B.A., M.A. and Ph.D.). The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for high quality research/publication and excellent teaching at all levels, including the supervision of graduate students. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a willingness and ability to perform effectively the usual administrative and advising duties, and to engage in institutional and professional service. Salary and benefits are competitive (nine month appointment; possible summer work for additional pay). Women and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Send full dossier as a single electronic file, the name of which is your name (last name first, followed by a comma and then first name), attached to an e-mail to Cheryl Smith at cjsmith [__at__] utk [dot] edu. Please type either “History/Modern” or “Phil Sci,” as appropriate in the subject line of the email. If applying for both positions, please send two separate emails. A full dossier includes at least three letters of reference, writing sample, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. If it is not possible to include letters of recommendation in the electronic dossier file, they may be sent separately. If it is not possible to send materials as an electronic file attached to an email, hard copy may be sent to Cheryl Smith, 801 McClung Tower, Department of Philosophy, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0480. Applications received by October 25, 2011, are ensured review. The position will remain open until filled.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Duties:
In the case of senior lecturer and lecturer: Under- and postgraduate teaching in philosophy and applied ethics. Postgraduate supervision. Active participation in the research, publication, teaching and community interaction programmes of the Philosophy Department. Administrative tasks.
In the case of a junior lecturer: Undergraduate teaching in philosophy and applied ethics. Active participation in the research, publication, teaching and community interaction programmes of the Philosophy Department. Administrative tasks.
Minimum requirements:
For senior lecturer: a doctorate in philosophy; for lecturer: a masters degree in philosophy; for junior lecturer: an honours degree in philosophy (or equal qualification on all three levels). For all levels: a proven teaching, research and community interaction record. Adequate proficiency in Afrikaans and English to be able to teach effectively at Stellenbosch University.
Recommendations:
Knowledge of contemporary philosophical developments. Ability and interest to effectively participate in the programmes of the Centre for Applied Ethics.
Commencement of employment: 1 January 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Closing date for applications: 23 September 2011.
Enquiries: Prof. AA van Niekerk at +27 21 8082418.
Please specify at which level(s) you are applying.
The University deals with all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan that acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of its staff, particularly in view of the appointment of suitable candidates from the identified groups.
The University reserves the right to not make an appointment.
A competitive remuneration package and excellent service benefits are linked to this position, More details are available at +27 21 808 4829.
Application forms are available on our website at http://www.sun.ac.za/aansoekvorms, or by sending an e-mail to ldavids [__at__] sun [dot] ac [dot] za, or by calling +27 21 808 2369.
Completed application forms, accompanied by a complete curriculum vitae as well as an example of recent philosophy writing, together with the names and contact details of at least two referents must be directed to The Manager: Personnel Provision and Planning, University of Stellenbosch, Private Bag X1, Matieland, 7602, South Africa, or by e-mail to ldavids [__at__] sun [dot] ac [dot] za or faxed to +27 21 808 2484.
Applicants and their referents are requested to direct their applications and confidential reports directly to the abovementioned address.