Jobs in Philosophy in Americas
University of Tennessee. Department of Philosophy. Three (3) tenure-track positions. Position 1: Associate or Assistant Professor. AOS: Ethical Theory/Normative Ethics. AOC: Open, but competence in decision theory/rational choice, moral psychology or history of ethics a plus. Position 2: Assistant Professor: AOS: Metaphysics or Philosophy of Mind. AOC: Open, but competence in philosophy of language or history of analytic philosophy a plus. Position 3 (this position pending final institutional approval): Assistant Professor: AOS: Social/Political Philosophy. AOC: Open, but competence in any of the following a plus: philosophy of social science, social epistemology, history of philosophy, feminism. All positions starting August 2011. 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. Electronic applications strongly preferred. Send full dossier, including at least three letters of reference, writing sample, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and cover letter (all as PDF, Word, or RTF files) expressing your interest in the position to: swilli40 [__at__] utk [dot] edu. Be sure to indicate in the subject line of your e-mail the position for which you are applying (Ethics, Soc/Pol, or Met/Mind). Hard copy materials may be sent to Susan Williams, Department of Philosophy, 801 McClung Tower, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0480. Again, be sure to indicate on the envelope the position for which you are applying. Positions will remain open until filled but the review of applications for each will begin on November 1. Screening interviews will take place in early December via video/phone conference call.
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.
Department of English and Philosophy seeking possible adjunct instructors in philosophy capable of teaching Applied Ethics online, using Blackboard 9. Please send letter of interest and vita to Robert Evans, Interim Chair, Department of English and Philosophy, Auburn University Montgomery, Montgomery, AL 36124-4023. Please send the requested materials ASAP to revans [__at__] aum [dot] edu. Please indicate your ability to teach using Blackboard 9. Presence in Montgomery not required; certification in use of Blackboard 9 is highly desired. AUM is an equal-opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically under-represented groups.
Department of English and Philosophy seeking possible adjunct instructors in philosophy capable of teaching Applied Ethics online, using Blackboard 9. Please send letter of interest and vita to Robert Evans, Interim Chair, Department of English and Philosophy, Auburn University Montgomery, Montgomery, AL 36124-4023. Please send the requested materials ASAP to revans [__at__] aum [dot] edu. Please indicate your ability to teach using Blackboard 9; presence in Montgomery not required.
The Department of Humanities at Michigan Technological University seeks to appoint a Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy for the academic year, 2010-2011.
Area of Specialization: Ethics and/or French Continental Philosophy
Area of Competence: Open
Successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses possibly including ethics, engineering ethics, biomedical ethics, logic, philosophy of religion and political philosophy.
Anticipated course load will be 3-3.
Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three confidential letters of recommendation to:
Ron Strickland, Chair
Department of Humanities
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Review of applications will begin July 26 and continue until the position is filled.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of New Brunswick Fredericton campus invites applications for an eleven-month teaching term appointment at instructor level to begin August 15th, 2010. The successful applicant will have a PhD in hand or near completion and will be expected to teach six course (three per semester), including upper-level undergraduate courses. Ability to teach in the areas of philosophy of mind, and philosophy of technology is an asset, as is a strong record of teaching excellence.
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter outlining their teaching, research interests and experience. The letter should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier or comparable evident of successful teaching experience. In addition, applicants should arrange to have three letter of recommendation sent to:
Dr. Robert A. Larmer, Chair
Department of Philosophy
University of New Brunswick
P.O. Box 4400
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5A3
rlarmer [__at__] unb [dot] ca
Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The position is subject to budgetary approval.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should indicate current citizenship status.
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a part-time instructor for one section of Phil 120, Critical Thinking (Informal Logic), for the fall term of 2010. Candidate should have graduate preparation in Philosophy. Send CV, contact information for three references, and cover letter as email attachments to Dr. David O'Hara at ohara [__at__] augie [dot] edu. Review of applications will begin immediately. For more information about Augustana, visit our website at www.augie.edu. Augustana College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Qualified Women and Minority Applicants are Encouraged to Apply. Applicants Must Comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and are Required to Submit Official Transcripts Upon Employment.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Business Ethics, and Health Care Ethics and general introductory philosophy courses. Desire and willingness to teach philosophy/ethics to introductory community college students. Teach a total of 30 credit hours of courses per academic year (normally balanced over fall and winter semesters). Participation in division and college governance and demonstration of ongoing educational and professional growth are expected.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree in Philosophy from an accredited institution of higher education is required by time of hire. Area of specialization should be in applied or professional ethics
2. Demonstrated current and ongoing professional growth, as well as a commitment to student learning.
3. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES CONSIDERED:
1. Ph.D in Philosophy from an accredited institution of higher education.
2. Substantive multicultural experience (for example: urban community service, academic course work in minority or foreign language studies, or teaching experience with minority students).
3. Ability to teach in a variety of formats, including on-line and/or using technology as a learning tool.
4. College teaching experience at the introductory level.
POSITION RANK: Instructor
START DATE: Fall, 2010
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title. Include a writing sample, resume, three current letters of professional reference, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.
IMPORTANT: Once you have submitted your completed application, if you are unable to attach additional materials, i.e. cover letter, resume, letters of reference, and/or transcripts, these may be submitted to the Human Resource Office.
All new employees will be required to complete an employer’s verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from the date of hire.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Delta College not to discriminate in employment, education, public accommodation or public service on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, arrest record, veteran status, disability, or other classifications as required by applicable U.S. federal, state or local law. Direct inquiries to the Equity/Compliance Officer, Delta College, 1961 Delta Road, Office J101, University Center, MI 48710, telephone 989-686-9547, or email: equityoffice [__at__] delta [dot] edu
St. Cloud State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Philosophy, One year Fixed-term position beginning August 2010, contingent on funding; salary commensurate with academic qualifications and experience. Responsibilities: Teaching duties will include large sections of Critical Reasoning, at least one section of Honors Philosophy, and one or more of the following: Environmental Ethics, Aesthetics, and History of 19th and 20th Century Philosophy. Qualifications and Experience: Ph.D. in Philosophy required by date of appointment. AOS: Open, AOC: Ethics or Applied Ethics. Evidence of ability to teach Environmental Ethics, large sections of Critical Reasoning and Aesthetics or History of 19th and 20th Century Philosophy required. Preference will be given to those who have previously taught Environmental Ethics. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds. Apply to: Kevin Sharpe, Chair of Fixed-Term Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, St. Cloud State University, 720 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498. Phone: (320) 308-5316; Fax: (320) 308-2090; Email: kwsharpe [__at__] stcloudstate [dot] edu. Application information and deadline: The application should include a letter of interest, CV, graduate transcript (copy is sufficient for initial screening), three current letters of professional recommendation, writing sample, and evidence of teaching excellence. Review of applications will begin July 2, 2010; position will remain open until filled. SCSU is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, GLBT, and persons with disabilities. SCSU is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
Position starts in the 2011/2012 school year; interviews will occur in the Fall of 2010.
Competence in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion, and history of philosophy
Christian college; professors must sign a broad statement of faith
Contact Associate Provost Calvin White at the e-mail below.
La Unidad Académica de Filosofía de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAF) está interesada en contratar a un investigador o investigadora y docente de tiempo completo por un período determinado de agosto de 2010 a julio de 2011.
El candidato deberá tener el grado de Doctor y demostrar capacidad de generar publicaciones de alto nivel en su área de especialización y mostrar capacidad para dar diferentes cursos sobre temas clásicos y de discusión contemporánea de las asignaturas indicadas abajo (tanto de licenciatura como posgrado).
Las obligaciones del puesto incluyen la investigación, la impartición de las siguiente asignaturas de nivel licenciatura:
- Metodología filosófica
- Textos filosóficos modernos
- Seminario de Textos filosóficos modernos
De nivel maestría:
- Seminario básico de área Racionalidad práctica
Además:
Asesoría de estudiantes en ambos niveles, participar en comités académicos y en la vida académica de la UAF.
Los interesados deben mandar una carta con su solicitud (dirigida al director de la UAF, Dr. Antonio Núñez Martínez, correo electrónico: anuma9 [__at__] hotmail [dot] com), una copia de su currículum, dos cartas de recomendación, un proyecto de investigación y un ensayo que ejemplifique su trabajo, a:
Unidad Académica de Filosofía
Edificio Norte, Posgrados de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, tercer piso.
Campus Dos de la UAZ (Colonia Hidráulica)
Apartado Postal 555 Sucursal Universidad
Zacatecas, Zacatecas. México
De haber interés en la UAF por el candidato, éste deberá estar en disposición de ser entrevistado por un comité y de dictar una ponencia sobre alguno de sus temas de especialización en una fecha que se le anunciará con oportunidad. (La entrevista y la conferencia deberán ser presenciales.)
El proceso de selección tendrá lugar a lo largo de los meses de mayo a julio de 2010. La entrevista y la ponencia se llevarán a cabo en el mes de julio de 2010. Se espera que la relación laboral empiece entre el segundo semestre de 2010 y el primero de 2011.
Fecha límite para mandar solicitudes: 15 de junio de 2010.
Mayores informes en: http://unidadfilosofiauaz.weebly.com/