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The Princeton University Department of Politics seeks applications from well-qualified individuals for a tenure-track junior faculty position in political theory. This position involves teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels and research at the highest level of excellence. We seek faculty members who will create a climate that embraces excellence and diversity, with a commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and attract and retain a diverse student body. Interested applicants should apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/26802.
Candidates should submit a vita, cover letter, research statement, writing sample, transcripts, and the names and contact information of three references. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient and may be uploaded with the application. Applicants who are unable to upload unofficial transcripts may send official transcripts to Political Theory Junior Search Committee, Department of Politics, 001 Fisher Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544. For best consideration apply by September 6, 2022. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Visiting Assistant or Visiting Associate Professor of Philosophy (Saint Michael’s College)7/16/2022
The Department of Philosophy at Saint Michael’s College invites applications for a full-time, academic year appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant or Visiting Associate Professor of Philosophy beginning in late August, 2022. Teaching duties include introductory courses and at least one upper-level seminar in Modern Philosophy. Capacity to teach an upper-level course in Philosophy of Action is not necessary but would be a plus.
The contract is for one year. Campus housing is available. Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities. Requirements: Applicants must have the following:
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Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by July 20th will receive full consideration. For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: https://egqw.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_13/job/1128/?utm_medium=jobshare The Ethics Institute at Dartmouth College invites applications for the Burt Dorsett ‘53 postdoctoral
fellow in ethics. The Dorsett fellowship program supports new scholars whose research addresses questions of ethics from a range of perspectives in moral philosophy, political philosophy, applied ethics, professional ethics or philosophy of law. This is a two-year residential fellowship program. For the duration of the fellowship, Dorsett fellows are expected to pursue independent research while participating in the intellectual life of the Ethics Institute. This includes participating in the Institute’s annual moral and political philosophy workshop where both junior and senior scholars come to campus to discuss new work in ethics. The Dorsett fellow will also participate in the Institute’s annual student fellowship program by discussing their own research with our undergraduate fellows. The Dorsett fellow will also teach a course related to ethics in the second year.Fellows receive an annual stipend of approximately $57,960 plus benefits and an allocation for research expenses (exact funding levels will be set at the time of offer). The fellow will also join the broader community of postdoctoral research fellows that includes the Provost’s Fellowship Program, Dartmouth Society of Fellows, the John Sloan Dickey Fellows, the Neukom Institute Fellows, the Rockefeller Center Fellows, the Quantitative Social Sciences Fellows, and the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows in the Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Philosophy, Ethics, Political Science or a related discipline or be ABD with a Ph.D. expected before the start date of their appointment. Applicants will be selected on the basis of their academic achievement, promise in both research and teaching, and their demonstrated commitment to advancing the mission of the Ethics Institute. Dartmouth is highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff. We are especially interested in applicants who are able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds, including but not limited to: racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from lower income backgrounds, and/or first generation college graduates. Applicants should state in their cover letter how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract, writing sample, and three confidential letters of recommendation to (interfolio link). To ensure full consideration by the search committee, applications should be submitted by November 1, 2022. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. Your offer is contingent upon your consent to a pre-employment background check with results acceptable under Dartmouth policy. https://www.dartmouth.edu/~hrs/pdfs/background_check_policy.pdf For additional job openings at Dartmouth College, please see the Office of the Provost and Human Resources. Summary of Duties
The Marywood University Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Philosophy to begin August 2022. Area of Specialization should be in Social and Political Philosophy, with expertise in Climate Justice or Environmental Justice and the ability to contribute to our university’s new Environmental Studies program. Area of Competence is open, with preference given to candidates who can teach courses and advise students in our department’s Certificate Program in Bioethics (including our course on Healthcare and Social Justice). We would also view candidates favorably whose teaching or research intersects with Latinx Studies and/or Black Studies. We encourage applications from candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in an educational and work environment. Responsibilities include teaching in Marywood University’s new Core curriculum. Course load will include both Introduction to Philosophy and upper-level undergraduate courses in one’s areas of specialization or competence. Additional duties include student advisement, commitment to scholarly research, and participation in department, university, and professional service. Full-time teaching load is 4/3. Summer online teaching opportunities are available. Requirements Educational Required: Ph.D. in Philosophy (ABD considered). Area of Specialization in Social and Political Philosophy, with a focus in Climate Justice or Environmental Justice. Candidates must be able to articulate how they will carry out Marywood’s Mission and Core Values through their teaching and service. Preferred: Prior college teaching experience. Online teaching experience. Competence in Bioethics. Teaching or research intersects with Latinx Studies and/or Black Studies. Other Elements Marywood University is a comprehensive Catholic institution sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, located in northeastern Pennsylvania. Additional information about the University is available at www.marywood.edu. Marywood University is committed to being an equitable and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants who share our vision to apply. EEO/AA employer. Required Documents Applicants should submit an application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three (3) references. At least one of the references should be able to speak about the applicant’s teaching ability. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, please submit all materials by July 8, 2022. Any questions regarding applications may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Aaron Simmons: asimmons@marywood.edu. Marywood University is committed to being an equitable and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants who share our vision to apply. EEO/AA employer. The Political Economy Project (PEP) at Dartmouth College seeks applications for a full-time one-year renewable postdoctoral fellowship with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2022. We seek qualified candidates who work on social/political philosophy, ethics, and/or history of political thought, all broadly construed. PEP is an interdisciplinary initiative focused on normative questions at the intersection of politics, economics, and philosophy. The majority of the fellow’s time will be devoted to independent research. The fellow will teach two courses per year in either the Government or Philosophy Departments, at least one of which will be an introductory-level course related to political economy. The fellow is expected to attend and actively assist in planning PEP events and otherwise participate in PEP's intellectual life and the Government Department or Philosophy Department during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. The selected candidate will hold an appointment as a Lecturer in either the Government Department or Philosophy Department and as a Postdoctoral Fellow in PEP. The initial appointment will be for one academic year, with the expectation of renewal for one further year assuming good performance. The fellow will also join the broader community of postdoctoral research fellows that includes the Dartmouth Society of Fellows, the John Sloan Dickey Fellows, the Neukom Institute Fellows, the Rockefeller Center Fellows, the Quantitative and Social Sciences Fellows, and the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows in the Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences. The salary is competitive and includes benefits.
Dartmouth is highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff. We are especially interested in diverse applicants who can work effectively with an inclusive and diverse student body, faculty, and staff. Dartmouth is made up of individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), women, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, individuals from lower-income backgrounds, and first-generation college students and graduates. Applicants should state in their cover letter, or a separate statement, how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth's commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualifications: PhD or ABD in Political Science, Philosophy, or a closely related field. Application Instructions: 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Three Letters of Recommendation 3. Writing Sample (chapter or article length) Review of applications will begin on June 30, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Start date will be negotiable, though September 1 is preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. Your offer is contingent upon your consent to a pre-employment background check with results acceptable under Dartmouth policy. https://www.dartmouth.edu/~hrs/pdfs/background_check_policy.pdf For additional job openings at Dartmouth College, please see the Office of the Provost and Human Resources. All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive an approved medical or religious exemption from vaccination through Dartmouth's Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity (IDE). Compliance with the Dartmouth COVID-19 Employee and Appointee Vaccination Policy is a condition of employment and every offer of employment is contingent upon submission of appropriate documentation evidencing either vaccination against COVID-19, or the receipt of an approved exemption . Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in Dartmouth, in its sole discretion, delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment. Visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy to review the Policy and for details and information on requesting an exemption and/or reasonable accommodation. 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. |
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