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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT, Lubbock, TX. Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2022. Ph.D. prior to appointment preferred. AOS/AOC: Open though the department has special teaching needs in biomedical ethics, ancient philosophy, metaphysics, philosophy of science, philosophy of law, and feminist philosophy. Undergraduate and graduate teaching. The teaching load is 3/3 with no more than two course preps per semester. Experience working with diverse student populations and first-generation students is highly desirable. Candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by extramural funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply. Service to the department, college, and university is expected. Salary competitive. Summer work available. Texas Tech University is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Texas Tech welcomes applications from minoritized candidates, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Apply electronically at the Texas Tech University Employment site at http://jobs.texastech.edu, and reference Requisition Number 28301BR. Upload cover letter, CV, research statement, and teaching portfolio. Three letters of recommendation should be submitted to philosophyattexastech@gmail.com. Review of applications will begin immediately. Apply before May 6th to guarantee full consideration. We will conduct interviews by zoom. Questions can be addressed to Joel Velasco at joel.velasco@ttu.edu. The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University invites applications for the position of Nancy Schaenen Endowed Visiting Scholar of Ethics and Assistant Director of Academic Services for the 2022-2023 academic year. This is a one-year term position, beginning on August 1, 2022.
The Schaenen Scholar role involves teaching 1-2 courses in the appropriate academic department, working on a scholarly project of the Scholar’s choice, and sharing the product of that work in some way with the DePauw community. We will encourage and support the Schaenen Scholar’s efforts to engage intellectually with the campus in a variety of ways, which could include public lectures, arranging small symposia, hosting visiting scholars, leading faculty reading groups, serving as a guest lecturer in a class, and so on. The Assistant Director of Academic Services role involves being a part of the core Prindle Institute management team, teaching a partial-credit course to Prindle interns, and helping to guide and execute programming, particularly in those initiatives that match the Assistant Director’s areas of specialization and interest. We seek a scholar with a strong background and record of accomplishment and/or promise in ethics. A Ph.D. in Philosophy is preferred, although we will consider well-qualified candidates from other fields. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in ethical analysis and argument applied to issues of practical, professional, personal, and social concern and should have the desire and ability to engage non-specialists at all levels. Candidates should be passionate about the teaching and study of ethics in a liberal arts setting and eager to work with a diverse group of talented undergraduate students interested in ethics. This position offers the benefits of time and resources for research and comes with a professional development budget. It also provides valuable administrative experience that should enable the successful candidate to contribute to or possibly start another ethics center or program. Regular interaction with DePauw’s students will help develop the visiting scholar’s teaching, advising, and mentoring skills. The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics provides a compelling physical space and a distinctive forum for DePauw students, faculty, and staff that fosters ethics education, research, and dialogue. The Institute also has a national outreach mission to promote and encourage deep and careful thinking about ethical issues of immediate or perennial concern. For further information about the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics and its programming, please visit our website https://www.prindleinstitute.org/ DePauw University is a leading, nationally-recognized liberal arts university dedicated to educating just over 1,600 highly talented, motivated, and diverse students from across the country and around the globe. Connected to the liberal arts college is one of the nation’s first Schools of Music. For 185 years, DePauw has created an atmosphere of intellectual challenge and social engagement that prepares students for lifelong success. Located in Greencastle, Indiana, about a 45-minute drive west of Indianapolis, DePauw is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association. DePauw has an ongoing commitment to diversity and seeks to strengthen our institution through equitable and inclusive practices. Please see this profile for more information about DePauw University. Application Instructions and Comments To apply: Submit electronically to Interfolio: a letter of interest, C.V., two letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. The committee may request evidence of teaching effectiveness at a later date. Application materials should be addressed to Dr. Marcia McKelligan, Search Committee Chair. Review of applications will begin April 29, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Marcia McKelligan, Interim Academics Director, Prindle Institute for Ethics. (mamck@depauw.edu) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement DePauw University, in affirmation of its commitment to excellence, endeavors to provide equal opportunity for all individuals in its hiring, promotion, compensation and admission procedures. Institutional decisions regarding hiring, promotion, compensation and admission will be based upon a person’s qualifications and/or performance without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, gender, gender identity or gender expression, except where religion, gender, or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification. DePauw University’s goals and commitments are best served if the institution reflects the diversity of our society; hence, DePauw seeks diversity in all areas and levels of employment and abides by all local, state and federal regulations concerning equal employment opportunities. The University admits, hires and promotes individuals upon their qualities and merits. Workplace Culture
NAU is a community devoted to student success and sustained by an unshakable commitment to our shared mission, vision, and values. We—faculty, staff, and administrators—thrive by combining our efforts and working side by side to further NAU’s culture of excellence. Special Information This is a non-tenure track, full-time, benefit eligible, academic year appointed position on the Flagstaff Mountain campus beginning Fall 2022. This appointment is renewable depending on effective performance, department needs, and funding. Immigration Support/Sponsorship NAU cannot provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position. Job Description The Department of Philosophy at Northern Arizona University welcomes applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor (non-tenure track). The Area of Specialization (AOS) and Area of Competence (AOC) are open, but the department has strong preferences for applicants able to teach courses in Political Philosophy, Ethics (especially Environmental Ethics), Latinx, and Indigenous Philosophy. The typical course load for this position is four undergraduate courses per semester. The successful candidate will support the teaching of a 100 level, large-capacity course, on Borderlands Philosophy which serves General Studies requirements. The department has an interest in candidates that can teach some combination of Introduction to Ethics, Environmental Ethics, and upper-division courses in Political Philosophy that serve our Philosophy, Politics, and Law program. Other responsibilities include mentoring students and performing service activities in the department, college, university, and local community. Minimum Qualifications (applicants must meet these minimum qualifications to be considered)
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General Information Flagstaff has a population of about 70,000, rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40. Northern Arizona University (NAU) has a student population of 29,569, including approximately 21,000 on its main campus in Flagstaff and the remainder at more than 20 locations statewide and online. While our emphasis is undergraduate education, we offer a wide range of graduate programs and research. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees. Committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment, NAU has earned a solid reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch, with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student’s success. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes. For information about diversity, access and equity at NAU, see the Center for University Access and Inclusion webpage. COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement As of 12/10/21, the Safer Federal Workforce employee vaccination requirement is currently suspended pending the outcome of a federal court-issued injunction. This injunction has suspended the recent executive order issued by President Biden requiring all employees of federal contractors to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. For current status of the vaccine requirement and/or questions, please visit FAQs for Employee Vaccination Requirement. Background Information Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff. Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits This is a Faculty (FAC) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP); sick leave accruals and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU HR benefits page. Faculty are hired on a contract basis, renewable according to terms of the Conditions of Faculty Service. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). Employees will have 31 days from date of hire to enroll in benefits, and their benefits will then be effective the first day of the pay period following their completed enrollment. If a new employee chooses the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) retirement option, participation in the ASRS Plan (and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it) will begin on the first of the pay period following 183 days of employment. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP; an alternative to the ASRS plan) will begin to participate on the first day of employment. The long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following 90 days of employment. More information about NAU benefits is available at the NAU HR benefits page. Submission Deadline This vacancy will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on April 26, 2022. How to Apply To apply for this position, please click on the orange button on the right that says "Apply for a Job" on this page [https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/] and follow the links for a faculty position. Applicants will eventually get to a page that lists all the faculty positions open at NAU, find and click on the one for this position.
Other materials may be requested of finalists selected for interview. Browser Google Chrome works best with PeopleSoft, Fire Fox also usually works. Applicants may have significant problems if they try to use Explorer. Step by step instructions on how to apply can be found here: https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/employment-application-instructions/. If you need additional assistance, please contact NAU Human Resources directly: Website: https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/ Phone: 928-523-2223 Email: HR.Contact@nau.edu If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on line via this 15 minute .pdf tutorial https://in.nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/08/Applicant-Tutorial_2021.pdf or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Flagstaff Campus, on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the Affirmative Action Office at 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ 86011. Any questions regarding the process PRIOR to submission of materials may also be addressed to: Alexandria.McConocha@nau.edu FLSA Status This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked. Equal Employment Opportunity Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. EEO is the Law Poster and Supplements NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply. Application Instructions Candidates should submit a C.V. and letter of interest through Interfolio. Application materials should be addressed to Marcia McKelligan, Search Committee Chair, and should speak to your vision for the Prindle Institute for Ethics. Please direct specific inquiries or questions to Marcia McKelligan, Search Committee Chair, at mamck@depauw.edu Review of applications will begin April 8, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.
https://apply.interfolio.com/103062 Marcia McKelligan mamck@depauw.edu 7654-658-5016 Please find more information here. The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites applications from junior academics for a 2-year limited term appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2022. Area of specialization: Ethics and Computer Science or Philosophy of Mind. Area of competence: Logic. Competence in History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Language, or Philosophy of Art is an asset. (In all of these areas, global philosophical, feminist or other diverse and inclusive perspectives are welcome.) This position is subject to budgetary approval.
The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate/ graduate levels, with the possibility of some limited graduate student supervision and limited committee work. Excellence in teaching (as attested by student or departmental evaluations of past teaching, sample syllabi, and the like) and research (as attested by publications, conference presentations, and a writing sample) is required. Applicants must hold (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. The course load will be 3 and 3 with the possibility of course-release for management of large, first-year classes. Courses to be taught will include two sections of Social, Professional and Ethical Issues in Computer Science (as part of the Embedded Ethics initiative for Computer Science majors) a senior/graduate seminar in Philosophy of Mind, Cognitive Science or Philosophy of Psychology, a second-year class in Symbolic Logic, and possibly a third-year class in Philosophy of Language and second-year classes on Minds and Machines, the Rationalists, or Philosophy of Art. Preference will be given to candidates who display the ability to convey the direct relevance and importance of Ethics and other areas of Philosophy for hands-on work in Computer Science. The ability to bring diverse philosophical perspectives and inclusive practices into courses, appropriate to addressing a diverse student body, is also valued. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Dalhousie Faculty Association collective agreement. Applications should be submitted electronically via People Admin at the following unique URL: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/9120 and should include: a cover letter; a complete curriculum vitae; a research statement which describes research accomplishments and plans and includes a writing sample; and a teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness). Please note that short-listed candidates will be expected to submit three confidential letters of recommendation. Quick Link to Posting: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/9120 Inquiries may be addressed to the department administrative assistant, Gayle Quigley Smith, at dalphil@dal.ca. The closing date for applications is April 13, 2022. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity. Established in 1818, Dalhousie is a leading research-intensive university offering more than 180 degree-programs in 13 faculties. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located in the heart of Halifax, a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia. The Philosophy Department is active and collegial. Those taking up limited term appointments have the opportunity to fully participate in the life of the department. (For more information see https://www.dal.ca/faculty/arts/philosophy.html.) Dalhousie has a vaccine mandate that is currently in place until April 30, 2022. Should the vaccine mandate be in place at the time that you begin employment, or should the vaccine mandate be re-implemented at a later date, you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination through Campus Check, or may seek an accommodation from Dalhousie’s vaccine requirements on grounds protected under provincial human rights legislation. Please visit the Campus Check Website for more information. Visiting Assistant Professor - Ethics, Applied Ethics, or Bioethics, University of Cincinnati3/17/2022
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati puts education into action, ranking among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. At UC, today’s possibilities spark tomorrow’s reality. Job Overview The Department of Philosophy at the University of Cincinnati is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor with an Area Specialization (AOS) in Ethics, Applied Ethics, or Bioethics. This is a full-time, one-year, non-tenure-track position beginning in August 2022. The teaching load is 3-2 (Fall and Spring). Our teaching needs include a mix of on-campus and online (asynchronous) classes. The Department of Philosophy is a PhD-granting department with strengths in philosophy of science, philosophy of cognitive science, and moral psychology. We offer undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and in Cognitive Studies, as well as a Philosophy minor and Bioethics certificate. Essential Functions
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Application Process Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.uc.edu, requisition # 80761. Candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a diversity statement. The cover letter should specifically address the candidate’s qualifications for and interest in covering the teaching needs described above. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email to request confidential letters of recommendation. Interviews will be held via videoconference. Review of applications will begin on March 25, 2022, and the search will remain open until an appointment is made. Questions can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair: vanessa.carbonell@uc.edu. Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
For all faculty hires, official academic transcripts will be required at the time of hire. The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran. Kirk Postdoctoral Scholar in Philosophy, Agnes Scott College
AOS: Metaphysics and/or Epistemology of Race AOC: Open, but willingness to teach in Summit (the college’s core curriculum program which integrates traditional liberal arts disciplines with global learning, leadership development and professional success) and interest and ability to teach courses in Social and Political philosophy desirable. Workload: Full time Vacancies: 1 Location: Decatur, Georgia, United States Start Date: August 2022 Job Description We invite applications for the position of Kirk Postdoctoral Scholar for a two-year term, 2022-2024, renewable for a third year. The James T. and Ella Rather Kirk Fund was established to enrich the disciplines of Art, English, History, Music and Philosophy at Agnes Scott College; the inaugural Scholar will be a philosopher. Kirk Scholars will teach 3 courses per year, actively pursue their research agendas, participate in department and faculty meetings and events, deliver Kirk Lectures at the college, and mentor students. No college-wide service work is required. Salary and compensation are competitive and include travel funding and internal research grant opportunities. We are interested in candidates who can help diversify the college’s traditional liberal arts curriculum and have experience relevant to teaching and mentoring students underrepresented in philosophy. Excellence in undergraduate teaching and an effective and sustainable research program are necessary for renewal of this position. Qualifications A PhD in philosophy must be received by August 2022, or within the previous five years. To apply: Please submit all of the following in a single document or PDF, via email: cover letter, CV, research statement (1-2 pages), teaching philosophy (1-2 pages), and writing sample. Also, please arrange for 3 confidential letters of recommendation to be sent separately. Send all application materials to: hthorsrud@agnesscott.edu, Hal Thorsrud, Professor and Chair, Philosophy Department Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with inclusive pedagogy and demonstrate a commitment to diversity in their research. Candidates may also discuss any aspects of their background or experience that would contribute to the diversity of our faculty. About Agnes Scott College and Decatur, GA Located in metropolitan Atlanta, close to the main campuses of Emory University and Georgia State, Agnes Scott is a more selective liberal arts college, ranked as the most innovative among national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report for the past four years, and ranked second for undergraduate teaching for the past two years. Agnes Scott is an historically women’s college that enrolls a diverse student body (including 63.2% students of color, 33% first generation and 41.3% Pell recipients). An equal opportunity employer, Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment. We have a strong commitment to diversity and urge members of underrepresented groups to apply. Application Due Date: applications will be accepted until March 15, 2022, or until the position is filled |
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