The Department of Philosophy at West Virginia University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 2018. 

AOS: At least one of the following: Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science (including neuroscience), Philosophy of Race, Philosophy of Sex and Gender.
AOC: At least two of the following: Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Race, Philosophy of Sex and Gender, Metaphysics, Environmental Philosophy, Philosophy of Technology.
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A doctorate in philosophy by the time of appointment is required. The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong program of research and excel at undergraduate teaching. The teaching load is three courses per semester.
The WVU Philosophy Department is an intellectually vibrant, supportive, and collegial undergraduate program with all of the opportunities and expectations of a research university. WVU is a comprehensive, land-grant, research university located in Morgantown, WV, and is home to approximately 29,000 students. The Morgantown metro-region has a population of approximately 120,000, and is frequently ranked as one of the best college towns in the US. Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly city, approximately 75 miles south of Pittsburgh; 200 miles from Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Cleveland; and 300 miles from Cincinnati and Philadelphia. The region offers outstanding outdoor recreation and stunning natural beauty.   
WVU is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

To apply, please visit https://careers.wvu.edu/, navigate to: Assistant Professor Department of Philosophy Job #10008, and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a writing sample. The cover letter should address research accomplishments and future research plans as well as your teaching experience and approach to teaching. In addition, arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent electronically to: WVUPHILJOB@mail.wvu.edu Review of completed applications will begin on November 15, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions about this position to Professor Sharon Ryan at: Sharon.Ryan@mail.wvu.edu. 

More information here: ​https://philjobs.org/job/show/11258

The Philosophy Department of Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Philosophy, beginning mid-August 2019.

Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants. More than anything else, we seek a candidate who uses and teaches philosophy to address the most pressing problems in our contemporary world. We seek a candidate, Ph.D. in hand or with defense date firmly set, whose teaching is organic to their philosophical life and who would expand, complement and enrich the Philosophy Department’s areas of expertise and long-standing focus on innovative, engaged, praxis-oriented pedagogy. For more on our teaching practices, see our description of departmental signature pedagogies.

AOS: Open, but preference for Social/Ethical/Political Thought, very broadly understood.
AOC: History of Philosophy.

We are open to many possible ways into this AOS and AOC combination, including, but definitely not limited to: critical race theory, Prison Studies, Philosophy and the City, Disability Studies, Trans-Studies, Africana Philosophy, Environmental Justice, Democratic Theory.

Teaching responsibility will include 6 classes per year, typically including 4 introductory level classes and 2 upper level classes (one with an explicitly historical theme), and will include some courses in Elon’s General Studies program. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter.

Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal arts based residential campus. To learn more about Elon, please visit us as www.elon.edu.

To apply, submit:

1. a cover letter (which should include a statement of how you will help foster diversity and diverse learning within the department),
2. a C.V.,
3. graduate transcripts,
4. a substantial statement of teaching philosophy and aspirations,
5. ​a research statement,
6. a summary of teaching/course evaluations,
7. two recent syllabi,
8. three letters of recommendation, and
9. a writing sample

​to philosophyjob@elon.edu.

According to best practices for inclusive hiring, we ask that the cover letter, teaching statement, research statement, and C.V. be prepared for anonymous review (see our website for more details). The first round of application evaluations will focus exclusively on the cover letter, teaching statement, research statement, and C.V.

Applications are due by November 9, 2018. If you have questions, please email Stephen Bloch-Schulman, the chair of the search committee (sschulman@elon.edu).

Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Department of Philosophy, Colgate University
Tenure Track faculty 

Position Location:Hamilton, New York 13346, United States 
Subject Area: Philosophy / Metaethics
Appl Deadline: 2018/11/23 (posted 2018/10/16, listed until 2019/04/16)

The Philosophy Department at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall semester 2019.
AOS: Metaethics.
AOC: Open.

Completion of the Ph.D. in philosophy is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. All Colgate faculty are expected to participate in all-university programs, including the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum.Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, at least three reference letters, a writing sample, a research statement, and a teaching statement through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12411.  Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their application how their approach to teaching, scholarship, or service might support such an inclusive educational environment. Complete applications received before November 23, 2018 will receive full consideration. Short-listed candidates will be invited for Skype interviews in December. Finalists will be invited for on-campus interviews in late January and early February 2019.
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, genetic information, victims of domestic violence and stalking, familial status, and all other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Philosophy at CSU Long Beach has an opening at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track, in Value Theory. For full consideration, please submit your application through AJO by Nov. 15, 2018.

CSU Long Beach university is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution and has a student population that is roughly 80% students of color. Theyare hoping to get a strong pool of applicants with a variety of teaching and research specializations.

The full details can be found here:
 
https://philjobs.org/job/show/11138

​California Lutheran University is searching for a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor to direct and develop the Race and Ethnic Studies Program (a recently proposed major, minor, and certificate program) starting in the fall of 2019. Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in a social science or humanities field with expertise in race and ethnic studies, and be committed to teaching, research, and service at a liberal arts university that is a Hispanic Serving and McNair institution. The new Race and Ethnic Studies (RES) program at Cal Lutheran is academically rigorous, methodologically inclusive, interdisciplinary, and seeks to promote co-curricular learning on campus and in the surrounding communities. The RES program specializes in multicultural learning experiences and social justice projects that involve and engage local communities. In collaboration with other College departments and the Center for Equality and Justice, the RES program promotes innovative student and faculty research in national and transnational contexts in and around Cal Lutheran.

Additional details can be found at https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/4805.

The Department of Philosophy at Boston University has an opening at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track, in the fields of social, political, or legal philosophy (pending budgetary approval).
AOS: Social, political, or legal philosophy.
AOC: open, but philosophy of race desirable.
Salary commensurate with qualifications. Teaching experience and Ph.D. prior to appointment are expected. Teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels; 2/2 load, semester-system. Ph.D. direction is expected. Normal committee work is required. Summer teaching options are available if a candidate is interested.
The Department of Philosophy believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that end, we are especially eager to have join our ranks a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all constituents can thrive. Particular attention will be given to philosophers who could contribute to interdisciplinary dialogue on issues of race and gender; possible cross-appointment for qualified faculty in (e.g.) Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, African American Studies, Latin American Studies, or Asian Studies.

A cover letter and complete dossier (including writing sample, at least three letters of recommendation, C.V. and teaching dossier) should be sent to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12062. We welcome applications from candidates whose research, teaching, or mentoring deepens and broadens the department’s capacity to address race, gender, privilege, power, systematic oppression, etc.; please address your qualifications in this regard in your cover letter or in a separate statement. Address any queries to Professor Susanne Sreedhar, Chair, Social/Legal/Political Job Search. Review of applications will begin at once and will continue until the position is filled or withdrawn. To be assured of full consideration, the completed application should be received by November 26th, 2018.

Further details at PhilJobs here.

The University of Pittsburgh History and Philosophy of Science Department is seeking applications for two positions: an Open Rank Faculty Position in History and Philosophy of Physics and an Assistant Professor in History and Philosophy of (Medicine OR Computation Science OR Early Science). Details below!

Open Rank Faculty Position in History and Philosophy of Physics
Rank:  Open, tenure track, with a preference for more junior candidates.
​AOS: History and philosophy of physics;
AOC: Open. Competence in physics expected and interest in integrating history and philosophy of science welcomed.

Assistant Professor in History and Philosophy of (Medicine OR Computation Science OR Early Science). 
Rank: Assistant professor, tenure track.
AOS: History and philosophy of (Medicine OR Computation in
Science OR Early Science);
AOC: Open. 

Both Jobs
Beginning September 1, 2019, pending budgetary approval.
​Duties: Four courses per year; graduate and undergraduate advising; usual non-teaching duties.  Application requirements: Ph.D. prior to appointment is required.  Applicants should submit a cover letter, a C.V., at least three confidential letters of recommendation, a research statement, a teaching portfolio, and a writing sample through the following URL: https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/MjQz. In the place of a “Brief Personal Statement,” upload an account of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion such as may advance the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment to inclusive excellence. For each reference, you will have the opportunity to input a personal email address or an email address generated through Interfolio’s Online Application Delivery. In both cases, an email notification will be sent to the designated address with instructions about uploading the letters to our system.
Deadline for receipt of applications:  November 15, 2018.
Please direct questions to Matthew Ceraso, HPS Department Administrator, mrc118@pitt.edu

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Philosophy Department invites applications for the UMBC Postdoctoral Fellows Program for Faculty Diversity, with successful applicants to be housed in the Philosophy Department.
Areas of Specialization (AOS): Open, though the Department especially encourages candidates specializing in Ethics and Applied Ethics to apply.
Areas of Competence (AOC): Open
Fellows teach one course per academic year in their area of specialization. The term of the Fellowship is two years (2019-2021), commencing on July 1, 2019.
There are potentially multiple Fellowships available. There is a possibility of converting the Fellowship into an assistant professor tenure-track position at some point during the term of the Fellowship.
Application Deadline: November 9, 2019
Apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/50543

Information about the Fellows Program, including application and selection process, is contained below:
Open Date: Jun 30, 2018
Deadline: Nov 9, 2018 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time


Description
The University of Maryland Baltimore County invites applications for Cohort V of the UMBC Postdoctoral Fellows Program for Faculty Diversity. UMBC is dedicated to ensuring a diverse, inclusive, scholarly environment and encouraging outstanding individuals to enter the academic profession. The purpose of the Program is to support promising scholars who are committed to diversity and inclusive excellence in the academy and to prepare those scholars for possible tenure track appointments at UMBC. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who are members of groups that historically have been underrepresented in the professoriate. 
UMBC will appoint recent recipients of a Ph.D. or M.F.A. degree as Postdoctoral Fellows for a two-year term in-residence fellowship beginning July 1, 2019. Fellows receive a starting stipend of $50,000, health benefits, $5,500 for conference travel, preparation of scholarly work, and technology needs. Fellows are also provided with office space, library and other privileges at the university. During the two-year fellowship, fellows are provided teaching and research mentors and specialized professional development opportunities. In addition to pursuing their research agenda, fellows teach one course a year in the host department.
Successful candidates for the Program will be selected on the basis of scholarly promise and potential to add to the diversity of the UMBC community.  Applicants must have completed their terminal degree when the term of appointment commences and must be no more than three years beyond receiving the Ph.D. or M.F.A.  Individuals awarded a Ph.D. or M.F.A. from UMBC or currently holding a postdoctoral or faculty position (including adjunct positions) at UMBC are not eligible.

Qualifications
Fields: Applications for study in any field represented at UMBC are welcome. Please specify up to three fields of interest. 
Stipend: $50,000 a year.
Eligibility
Applicants who will have completed the doctoral or a masters of fine arts degree no later than July 1, 2019 and no earlier than July 1, 2016 are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.  
 
Application Instructions
Full consideration will be given to those applicants that submit all materials to Interfolio by November 9, 2018. A complete submission will consist of: 

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Three Letters of Reference 
4. Statement of Proposed Research Plan during fellowship (2-3 Pages)
5. A Personal Statement of your demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence in higher education (1-3 Pages)
6. Writing Sample (which may include samples of creative/artistic work) (1-2 samples, 35-page cumulative max, e.g., dissertation chapter, journal article)
7. List of up to three fields of interest that are represented at UMBC (1 Page)

INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED

Review and Selection 
Applications will be reviewed by the appropriate department(s)/program(s), Dean(s) and the Provost’s Selection Committee. Finalists will be contacted in mid-January and invited to campus for interviews in mid-February. Awardees will be notified in mid-March.

​Contact Information
For application submission questions, please visit https://facultydiversity.umbc.edu/faqs/
General questions regarding the program may be addressed to:
Dr. Autumn Reed, Director of UMBC STRIDE, Coordinator for Faculty Diversity  
Office of the Provost
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD 21250
410-455-1099/autumn2@umbc.edu
https://facultydiversity.umbc.edu