Call for Papers for a Special Issue of Public Affairs Quarterly on “Race and Public Policy”
This special issue will feature articles that bring philosophical analysis to bear on issues involving race and public policy.  Possible topics include, but are not limited to: affirmative action, racial profiling, the Black Lives Matter movement, hate speech, hate crimes, reparations for slavery and other historical injustices, implicit bias, race and health, race and medicine, race and technology, race and the criminal justice system, race and the environment, race and education, race and sports, race and ethnicity, race and immigration, race and identity, and race and inequality.
Submissions on any philosophical topic concerning race and public policy will be considered.   Submissions should be in Microsoft Word format and should be double-spaced and prepared for blind review. The journal prefers manuscripts of 6,000-9,000 words in length but articles outside these limits may still be considered.  Articles intended for consideration for inclusion in this issue should be submitted by December 31, 2018 via the journal’s online submission process at http://ojs.press.illinois.edu/index.php/paq/.  Questions about potential submissions should be directed to the Editor, David Boonin, at david.boonin@colorado.edu.

The Department of Philosophy at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track position, to begin August 10, 2018. Rank: Assistant Professor. AOS: Philosophy of Science, broadly construed; AOC: Open.

We seek a philosopher whose work genuinely engages with science and whose interests genuinely include ethical issues in science and technology. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to engage in transdisciplinary research, curriculum, or outreach initiatives with other university faculty working in the Data and Decisions Destination Area. The Data and Decisions Destination Area is focused on advancing the human condition and society with better decisions through data. Faculty working together in this area are building toward integrating data analytics and decision sciences across the transdisciplinary research and curriculum efforts at Virginia Tech and beyond. See http://provost.vt.edu/destination-areas.html. The standard teaching load is four courses per academic year, including one graduate course. Evidence of excellence in research and teaching required. Salary competitive. PhD in Philosophy completed by August 2018. In addition to offering a first class MA in Philosophy, the department is a major component of two interdisciplinary PhD programs: Science and Technology Studies; and The Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical and Cultural Thought. We encourage a diverse pool of applicants. Our department embraces diversity and seeks candidates committed to an educational climate welcoming to students of all races, nationalities, and genders. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status; or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees, or applicants; or any other basis protected by law. This position will require occasional travel to attend professional conferences and a criminal background check. Interested candidates are REQUIRED to complete an online application at www.jobs.vt.edu posting #TR0170159 and attach a letter of interest, CV, teaching dossier, research statement, writing sample, and transcript. Applicants also are required to include contact information for at least three (3) references who will be asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation. Interviews by Skype; finalists invited to campus. Applications received by November 15, 2017, can expect full consideration.

Web address to apply: http://www.jobs.vt.edu
Deadline for full consideration: November 15, 2017, 12:00am EST
Contact name: Joseph C. Pitt
Contact email: jcpittvt.edu
Contact phone: 540-231-5760

The Department of Philosophy at Temple University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment starting in Fall 2018 in AOS: Social and Political Philosophy 
AOC: Open; Philosophy of Race and/or Philosophy of Gender welcome. 
Candidates must hold a PhD by July 1, 2018 or shortly thereafter.  Candidates must demonstrate excellence in, and commitment to, both research and teaching.  The normal teaching load for research-active faculty is two courses per semester.  Dissertation supervision and service responsibilities are also expected.

Candidates should include a cover letter, CV, research statement, writing sample, teaching statement, teaching dossier, diversity statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation.  Salary and benefits are competitive.  For information about the department, please see http://www.cla.temple.edu/philosophy
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We will not be interviewing at the Eastern Division APA meetings.
 
Temple University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The university is committed to increasing diversity in both its community and its curriculum.  Candidates who can contribute to this goal are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
Application type: Online
Instructions: Candidates should include a cover letter, CV, research statement, writing sample, teaching statement, evidence of teaching excellence (such as teaching evaluations) and three confidential letters of recommendation.  Early applications are appreciated.
Web address to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/45476
Application deadline: November 5, 2017
Contact name: Miriam Solomon (please feel free to contact me with any questions)     
Contact e-mail: msolomon@temple.edu
Contact phone: 215-204-9629

Assistant Professor, tenure track, beginning August 16, 2018.
AOS: Philosophy of Law and Social/Political Philosophy
AOC: Feminist Philosophy

PhD required. ABDs may be considered. If PhD is not completed at the beginning of the contract period, a one-year term appointment will be made at the rank of Instructor. Teaching experience required. Seeking an excellent teacher and strong researcher. Three courses per semester, to include Reasoning and Argumentation or applied/medical ethics. Usual non-teaching duties. Possible summer teaching. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. EO/AAE. The department embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will create a climate that attracts students of all races, nationalities, and genders. We strongly encourage women and minorities to apply. SIUE is a state university; benefits under state-sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Electronic applications are preferred and may be submitted athttps://apply.interfolio.com/45215.  This search is being conducted usingInterfolio Faculty Search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Paper applications may be sent to Judith Crane, Chair, Department of Philosophy, Box 1433, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL 62026.  Applications should include cover letter, CV, writing sample, teaching portfolio, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. For optimal consideration in a first pool of applicants, all application materials must be received by October 30, 2017.  A second pool of applicants may be reviewed after this date if the position is not filled from the first pool of applicants. The position will remain open until the position is filled.

OPEN RANK IN ETHICS OR FEMINIST PHILOSOPHY
AOS: Ethics (broadly construed) or Feminist Philosophy 
AOC: Feminist Philosophy or Ethics (broadly construed) - whichever is not an AOS should be an AOC
 
The Department of Philosophy at Skidmore College invites applications for an open rank tenure-track position in Ethics (broadly construed) or Feminist Philosophy beginning in Fall 2018. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups as well as individuals who have experience working with diverse student populations and who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, scholarship, and service. 

The faculty member in this position will teach introductory philosophy courses and upper-level courses in their areas of expertise. Within the context of a 3-2 teaching load, the position also includes teaching a first-year interdisciplinary seminar (open topic) on rotation. Depending upon departmental need, the faculty member may be asked to teach introductory logic on rotation. 

The Department of Philosophy at Skidmore emphasizes the history of philosophy, innovative scholarship, and the lively teaching of primary texts. Also highly valued are a commitment to the goals of liberal arts education and an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research. The department welcomes Non-Western philosophical traditions and pluralist approaches. For more information about the department, please visit our website at: http://www.skidmore.edu/philosophy. 

Skidmore College is a coeducational liberal arts institution in upstate New York that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. Skidmore's faculty are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2,500 undergraduate students, with 22% students of color and 11% international students. Skidmore offers support for faculty development in many ways, including pre-tenure sabbaticals and internal grants. 

Review of applications begins November 6, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.  
To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at:
https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58219   

Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

APPOINTMENT: July 1, 2018

AOS: Ethics (construed broadly)
AOC: Open

REQUIREMENTS: The minimum requirement to be considered an applicant is a PhD in Philosophy or related field OR the completion of all requirements for a PhD in Philosophy or a related field (or equivalent degree) except the dissertation (or equivalent) at the time of application.

DEADLINE: To ensure full and primary consideration, all application materials must be received by November 1, 2017. Reference letter submissions are also strongly encouraged by this date. The position will remain open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application will include a letter of application, CV, writing sample, dissertation abstract or research statement, teaching statement, evidence of teaching excellence, and at least three letters of recommendation. All application materials must be submitted online at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01088. For your letters of recommendation you will be asked to submit the names and email addresses of your references. The online system will then contact your references with instructions about how to upload their letters. All application materials should be in a standard electronic form, preferably pdf. Fax and mail applications cannot be accepted.

Inquiries may be addressed to philsearch201718@philosophy.ucsb.edu. For additional information about the Department of Philosophy see http://www.philosophy.ucsb.edu.

The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

DE GRUYTER OPEN
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De Gruyter Open Ltd.
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Managing Directors: Dr. Anke Beck, Jacek Ciesielski
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A new peer-reviewed, open access academic journal Open Philosophy(https://www.degruyter.com/view/j/opphil ), published by De Gruyter Open, part of De Gruyter publishing group focused on publishing in Open Access, invites applications for editorial positions. 
 
Open Philosophy is an international Open Access, peer-reviewed academic journal covering all areas of philosophy. The objective of Open Philosophy is to foster free exchange of ideas and provide an appropriate platform for presenting, discussing and disseminating new concepts, current trends, theoretical developments and research findings related to the broadest philosophical spectrum. The journal does not favour any particular philosophical school, perspective or methodology.
 
Currently we are looking for:
*** SECTION EDITORS
Requirements:
· PhD,
· specialization in a specific branch of philosophy
· computer and Internet proficiency
· fluent English, other major international languages would be an asset
· home computer and internet connection
· time for occasional editorial work
Specific editorial experience not required, but understanding of academic publishing is an asset.
The position requires occasional work and is not remunerated.
 
***LANGUAGE EDITORS
Ideal candidate profile:
-  PhD or PhD student
- native English speaker
- computer and Internet proficiency
Language Editors correct and improve the language of submitted manuscripts. They work remotely using their computer and internet connection. They work part-time and are not remunerated.
Responsibilities:
- detect and correct inadvertent errors, mistakes in grammar, spelling, syntax and punctuation
- improving the style of English, polishing fluency, providing internal language consistency throughout the entire document
The Editors will have opportunity to acquire experience and understanding of professional academic publishing. Their names will be added to the list of Editors on our website and they may be provided with certificates of collaboration.
Interested candidates are invited to send their applications to the Managing Editor Dr. Katarzyna Tempczyk at katarzyna.tempczyk@degruyteropen.com with “Section/Language Editor / [name of the section]” in subject line.