Assistant Professor - Social or Political Philosophy 
Date Posted: 09/13/2022
Closing Date: 11/01/2022, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 26137
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: UTM: Philosophy
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto at Mississauga invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Social or Political Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment is anticipated to begin on July 1, 2023, or shortly thereafter.
Candidates must have earned a PhD in Philosophy by the date of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths.
The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing.
The successful candidate must also be able to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy from the introductory to advanced levels, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in teaching as demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the statement of teaching philosophy), sample course materials, and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference. 
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is comprised of the three undergraduate departments of philosophy at the three campuses of the University of Toronto – Mississauga, St. George, and Scarborough – together with the tri-campus Graduate Department of Philosophy, consisting of all tenure stream faculty appointed at the three undergraduate campuses. Faculty are hired at a specific campus.  The advertised position is for the Mississauga campus. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto is widely recognized as Canada’s best and most comprehensive philosophy department and as an international leader in the field. In addition, the University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan cities in the world.
For more information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit http://www.philosophy.utoronto.ca. 
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials and syllabi, and teaching evaluations), a statement outlining current and future research interests, a diversity statement as it relates to research, teaching, and service (as outlined below), and copies of two representative publications or works in progress. 
At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates should demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and should show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates should submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact the Chair of UTM Philosophy, Gurpreet Rattan - chair.philosophy.utm@utoronto.ca.
Applicants must provide the names and contact information of at least three and no more than four referees. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference form each once an application is submitted. Applicants, however, remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed), and that the letters are submitted by the referees by the closing date.
The application deadline is November 1st, 2022. All application materials must be submitted online. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Elisabeta Vanatoru, Assistant to the Chair, at elisabeta.vanatoru@utoronto.ca.
All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by November 1, 2022.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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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:

• A Ph.D. with previous teaching experience is preferred
• ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor

 
An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Application Instructions:
Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:

• Curriculum Vita
• Letter of application that includes a statement about your teaching philosophy and approaches that would contribute toward helping Saint Michael's College become a more culturally responsive and inclusive community
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Recent teaching evaluations (when possible)

 
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
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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.

More information here.

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.
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Visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy to review the Policy and for details and information on requesting an exemption and/or reasonable accommodation.
 
 

More information here. 

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.