PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT/FACULTY FELLOW SEARCH PLAN 2019-2020
 
COLBY COLLEGE, Waterville, ME. Visiting Assistant Professor in Philosophy. One-year sabbatical replacement, beginning September 1, 2020. Four courses per year to include one introductory philosophy course, and three more courses from candidate's AOC and AOS. AOS: Environmental Philosophy. AOC: Contemporary Continental Philosophy. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community. Phil. ABD or Ph.D. in Philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence required. Submit C.V., three confidential letters of recommendation, statement of teaching philosophy that includes evidence of a commitment to the value of diversity and experience with inclusive teaching, and cover letter highlighting fit with this job description, to: http://apply.interfolio.com/69839

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2020 and continue until position is filled.
 
Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes employment decisions on the basis of the individual's qualifications to contribute to Colby's educational objectives and institutional needs. Colby College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or veteran’s status in employment or in our educational programs. Colby is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and encourages applications from qualified persons of color, women, persons with disabilities, military veterans and members of other under-represented groups. Colby complies with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in an institution’s education programs and activities. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to Colby’s Title IX coordinator or to the federal Office of Civil Rights. For more information about the College, please visit our website: www.colby.edu 

Interfolio link: http://apply.interfolio.com/70612

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Washington is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community.  We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and interests align with this commitment. Members of groups traditionally underrepresented in our field, including women and persons of color, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Description:

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Washington invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Philosophy with AOS: Philosophy of Race or Philosophy of Law, and AOC: Philosophy of Law or Philosophy of Race. This is a full-time, tenure eligible position with an anticipated start date of September 2020.  Tenure track faculty have an annual service period of nine months (Sept 16-June 15). All University of Washington faculty engage in research, teaching, and service.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust research program that complements existing scholarship in the department; teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including an undergraduate course in philosophy of law; serve on dissertation committees and mentor graduate and undergraduate students; actively participate in service to the university, profession, and broader communities; and promote a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students. 
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The UW Department of Philosophy is a vibrant community of philosophers committed to excellence in research and teaching. With an expansive vision and an outward focus, the department aspires to practice “engaged philosophy,” believing our discipline has vital contributions to offer all areas of inquiry. We aim to foster interdisciplinary conversations in which philosophical tools and methods are brought to bear upon problems and topics of public interest. Our faculty form the core of the UW Program on Ethics, and we have a strong research cluster in philosophy of science. The department hosts the Neuroethics Thrust research team and the Center for Philosophy for Children. We are the editorial home for the journal Philosophy of Science. We invite you to learn more about the Department by visiting https://phil.washington.edu.

Qualifications:

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Philosophy or a closely allied field.  Applicants must provide evidence for excellence in research and teaching.

Application Instructions:
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• Applicants should submit the following materials:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Dissertation abstract
• Diversity Statement summarizing commitments, contributions, or experience regarding    diversity in research, teaching, mentoring, or community engagement 
• Writing sample
• Research Statement outlining anticipated research agenda for the next 3-5 years
• Teaching Portfolio including Teaching Statement and evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness
• 3 letters of recommendation

Applications will only be accepted through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/70612
 
Complete applications received by November 25 will be given preferred consideration.

The Philosophy Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, (Cal Poly) seeks applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 10, 2020. Area of Specialization (AOS): Ethics and Philosophy of Computing. Area of Competence (AOC): Ethical Theory.

The ideal candidate will have a combination of university-level teaching experience, and research potential. We are seeking applicants with an earned or nearly complete doctorate in philosophy, with demonstrable qualifications in Ethics and Philosophy of Computing.

Primary teaching duties include a course on Ethics, Science and Technology for computer science and software engineering majors, as well as general education. Depending on Philosophy Department teaching needs and the candidates teaching interests, the successful candidate would also teach some general education and major courses in philosophy. We currently have a rich set of course offerings related to the AOS, including Philosophy of Technology, Robot Ethics, Philosophy of Internet, Technologies & Ethics of Warfare, and others.

Preferred qualifications include: a background in computer science; potential to develop external funding in AOS-related areas; participation in interdisciplinary programs overlapping with AOS, including course and program curriculum development; willingness to participate in Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl; and willingness to develop online courses in AOS.

Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university committed to the teacher-scholar model. As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogical skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines. As scholars, faculty should be engaged in scholarly and creative work that is of high quality as evinced by external peer review. As colleagues, faculty are asked to perform service activities at all levels of the University. Faculty should build collaborative relationships across the University and with colleagues at other universities.

The teaching load averages 12 units per quarter of four-unit courses, with correspondingly reasonable expectations for service and scholarship and a significant reduction in course load in the first two years to help establish an active program of research and professional development. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial appointment is for two years, subject to renewal. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences, and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in philosophy, earned or nearing completion.
• Evidence of potential for scholarly and/or creative achievement in the AOS.
• Ability to teach courses in the AOS and AOC.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in college or university-level teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer science background.
• Potential for grant development in areas related to the AOS.
• Participate in interdisciplinary programs overlapping with AOS, including course development and possible program curriculum development.
• Willingness to participate in Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl
• Willingness to develop online courses in AOS.

Department Information
Currently the philosophy department has thirteen philosophy professors, two religious studies professors, and nine lecturers most of whom teach nearly full-time. The department serves approximately 140 philosophy majors and 50 philosophy minors as well as students throughout the university in General Education offerings. The department's website is https://philosophy.calpoly.edu/

College and University Information
With approximately 21,800 students, Cal Poly is a comprehensive polytechnic university strongly committed to its Learn by Doing philosophy. Cal Poly's College of Liberal Arts offers 18 highly selective Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs and 5 Master's degree programs with 250 full-time faculty and nearly 3,000 undergraduate majors. Our distinguished faculty members are actively engaged in teaching, scholarship, and service. Located 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean and halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Cal Poly is among the most selective universities nationwide; student quality is high, with applications significantly exceeding admissions. Cal Poly's College of Liberal Arts offers 18 highly selective Bachelor of Arts programs and 4 Master's degree programs with 250 full-time faculty and over 3,300 undergraduate majors. Our distinguished faculty is actively engaged in teaching, scholarship, and service.

How to Apply
Interested applicants should upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application:
1) Cover letter: address the feasibility of conducting a research program within the context of a primarily teaching-oriented undergraduate program;
2) Current curriculum vitae;
3) Transcript copy;
4) Statement of Diversity and Inclusion: describe past experience and contributions to diversity and inclusion efforts, and describe how you will demonstrate a commitment in these areas in teaching, research, and/or service at Cal Poly;
5) Teaching portfolio: provide evidence of teaching effectiveness including student evaluations and course syllabi;
6) Example of scholarship or creative work.
Applicants must also be prepared to provide in the online application the names and email addresses for a minimum of three professional references. Cal Poly will directly solicit letters from the individuals listed by applicants. Official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
 
Quick Link: http://jobs.calpoly.edu/sl/en-us/job/494285?lApplicationSubSourceID
Projected Start Date: 09-10-2020
Review Begin Date: 12-02-2019

The Department of Philosophy at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for a tenured-track assistant professor in Feminist Philosophy and/or Philosophy of Race. Applicants with interest in specializations that contribute to feminism and/or the philosophy of race (ranging from political philosophy and ethics to social philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind and language, phenomenology and history of philosophy, that highlights the role of women and under-represented minorities) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by June 30, 2020.

Application Procedure: Submit the following materials via UC Irvine’s on-line application system, AP Recruit, located at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF05799

The online application includes: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract, writing sample (20-30 pages), a teaching statement, a diversity statement, and a minimum of three reference letters. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2019 and continue until the position is filled (start date is July 2020). Applications completed by November 30, 2019 will be granted full consideration.

The diversity statement should communicate how your research, teaching, and professional activities contribute to diversity and foster inclusion. For more information please visit https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/ieactivities/

For guidelines on how to prepare a reflective teaching statement please visit https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/teachstatement/

This statement should:

• Indicate the candidate’s teaching experiences to date, including experience with teaching undergraduates/graduate students, or other populations, as well as their areas of interest. This should also include mentorship that they have given to others in the line of research or outreach activities.
• Detail the candidate’s teaching approaches and philosophies, as to how they will engage in effective teaching strategies.

For more information, please contact Gloria Simpson, Philosophy Department Manager at simpsong@uci.edu.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. As a recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity, UCI is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples, supports work-life balance through an array family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education.

The Department of Philosophy at Colorado State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Philosophy with a specialization in East Asian Philosophy. The successful candidate will be appointed untenured and at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is a full-time, nine-month, entry-level, tenure-track appointment to begin August 17, 2020.

Area of Specialization (AOS): East Asian Philosophy. Area of Competence (AOC): Open, but the Department currently has coverage in Ethics (including Applied Ethics), Japanese Philosophy, and Indian Philosophy. The Department prefers to hire a candidate who can complement these existing strengths. PhD in hand by August 17, 2020, publications or evidence of strong research and scholarly promise, relevant language competence in AOS, and evidence of excellence in teaching is required. Teaching load currently is 4 courses per academic year (2 courses per semester) and includes teaching introductory and upper-division courses in East Asian philosophy and religion. Graduate-level teaching and advising are required, as are the usual undergraduate advising and committee work.

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities. By past practice and current conviction, the Department is committed to a conception of Philosophy as a global enterprise.

For full consideration and to be considered a complete application, please submit a cover letter that addresses both teaching and research, a CV, a writing sample, and three professional references who will be contacted for letters of recommendation by November 18, 2019. References will be contacted immediately upon submission of application and will receive an email with a link to submit their letter. For an application to be considered complete, all three letters of recommendation must be submitted prior to 11/25/19. No mail in applications or letters will be accepted. Please address cover letter to Jeff Kasser, Search Chair, East Asian Philosophy. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Materials of semifinalists, including letters of recommendation, will be available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Philosophy.

https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/72325

​Assistant Professor, University of Washington, Seattle
(AOS: Philosophy of Science with focus on Data Intensive Science or Biological Science)

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Washington is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community.  We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and interests align with this commitment. Members of groups traditionally underrepresented in our field, including women and persons of color, are strongly encouraged to apply.

PhilJobs links: http://philjobs.org/job/show/14154
Interfolio link: http://apply.interfolio.com/70622

Position Description:

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Washington invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Philosophy with AOS: Philosophy of Science with a focus on either data-intensive science or biological science, and AOC: open. This is a full-time, tenure eligible position with an anticipated start date of September 2020.  Tenure track faculty have an annual service period of nine months (Sept 16-June 15). All University of Washington faculty engage in research, teaching, and service.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a robust research program that complements existing scholarship in the department; teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels; serve on dissertation committees and mentor graduate and undergraduate students; actively participate in service to the university, profession, and broader communities; and promote a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students.

The UW Department of Philosophy is a vibrant community of philosophers committed to excellence in research and teaching. With an expansive vision and an outward focus, the department aspires to practice “engaged philosophy,” believing our discipline has vital contributions to offer all areas of inquiry. We aim to foster interdisciplinary conversations in which philosophical tools and methods are brought to bear upon problems and topics of public interest. The Department has a strong research cluster in philosophy of science, and the university is home to world class STEM departments. We are the editorial home for the journal Philosophy of Science. We host the Neuroethics Thrust research team and the Center for Philosophy for Children. Department faculty in the UW Program on Ethics pursue work in bioethics, climate justice, and public health, among other topics. We invite you to learn more about the Department by visiting phil.washington.edu.

Qualifications:

Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Philosophy or a closely allied field.  Applicants must provide evidence for excellence in research and teaching.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Current Curriculum Vitae with dissertation abstract
• Diversity Statement summarizing commitments, contributions, or experience regarding diversity in research, teaching, mentoring, or community engagement
• Writing sample
• Research Statement outlining anticipated research agenda for the next 3-5 years
• Teaching Dossier including Teaching Statement and evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness
• 3 letters of recommendation

Applications will only be accepted through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/70622

Complete applications received by November 25 will be given preferred consideration.

Located in downtown Toronto, the largest and most culturally diverse city in Canada, Ryerson University, is on the territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples and is known for innovative programs built on the integration of theoretical and practical learning. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are distinguished by a professionally focused curriculum with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching, scholarly research and creative activities. Ryerson is known for its culture of entrepreneurship and innovation and is recognized as a city builder, as it continues its growth through award-winning architecture and expansion of its campus.

Dedicated to a people first culture, Ryerson is proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for every year since 2015. To learn more about our work environment, please visit us on Twitter:  @RyersonU, @RyersonHR and @RyersonECI and our LinkedIn company page. We invite you to explore employment at Ryerson. Aboriginal candidates who would like to learn more about working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Tracey King, Indigenous Human Resources Lead at t26king@ryerson.ca.

The Opportunity

The Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts at Ryerson University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in ancient philosophy. The appointment shall be effective July 1, 2020, subject to final budgetary approval. 

The Department of Philosophy consists of nineteen tenured or tenure-stream faculty members, and offers undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) programs. Our faculty prides itself on the excellence of its research, the quality of its teaching, the pluralism of its approach to philosophy, and a collegial work environment. We are interested in candidates who will contribute to our Department through an active research program, a commitment to effective teaching, and dedicated service to the department and the wider Ryerson community.  

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA) (www.rfanet.ca).
The RFA collective agreement can be viewed here and a summary of RFA benefits can be found here.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will engage in a combination of teaching, research and service duties, maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and collegial work environment across all activities. Responsibilities will include: pursuing an original and independent research program that produces high-quality research; engaging in teaching duties (2+2 course load, which is the department teaching standard) including teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; supervising graduate students and contributing to curriculum development/expansion as appropriate; and participating in the academic life of the Department of Philosophy, the Faculty of Arts, and the University through service activities.

Qualifications 

Candidates must hold a PhD in Philosophy by the date of appointment. In addition, the successful candidate must present evidence of: 

• excellence in research through achievements such as a robust research program and emerging scholarly record, peer-reviewed conference papers and publications in high-calibre venues, awards and accolades, and strong letters of reference from well-established scholars; 
• teaching ability through a teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, experience with course/curriculum review/development, sample syllabi and teaching evaluations;
• strong communication and expository skills and a demonstrated ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate students; 
• commitment to our values of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as they pertain to service, teaching, and scholarly research or creative activities, including a demonstrated ability to make learning accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population; and 
• an ability to contribute to the life of the Department, Faculty and the University through collegial service. 

Equity at Ryerson 
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At the intersection of mind and action, Ryerson is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

Ryerson University welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. 

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their application online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal (click on “Start Application Process” to begin) by December 1, 2019. Please note that mailed and emailed applications will not be accepted. The application must contain submissions in the following order as a single PDF document: 

• a letter of application; 
• a curriculum vitae; 
• a statement of research interests (including plans for dissemination of results); 
• two (2) recent writing samples; and
• a teaching dossier and results of teaching evaluations. 

In addition, applicants must arrange for at least three confidential letters of reference to be sent to Mr. Ian Thut at philosophysearch@ryerson.ca. Names of further references may be requested at a later stage in the selection process.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Candidates must therefore indicate in their application if they are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.  

Confidential inquiries can be directed to Dr. Glenn Parsons, Chair of the Departmental Hiring Committee at gparsons@arts.ryerson.ca. 

Ryerson is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. For any confidential accommodation needs and/or inquiries regarding accessing the Faculty Recruitment Portal, please contact Renee Gordon, HR Advisor at renee.gordon@ryerson.ca. 

ACLS Humanities Diversity and Inclusion Postdoctoral Fellow 
Department of Philosophy, Temple University
Job category: Postdoctoral Fellowship (2 years)
AOS: Philosophy of Race
AOC: Open
Workload: Full time (0-1 teaching load)
Vacancies: 1
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Start date: July 1, 2020
Salary range: No less than $50,004

Job description:

AOS: Philosophy of Race
AOC: Open 

In collaboration with The American Council of Learned Societies, The Department of Philosophy at Temple University invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship with the intent to promote the candidate to Assistant Professor in a Tenure Track Position upon completion of the fellowship period.  This two-year fellowship is intended for promising early-career scholars from historically underrepresented groups in the academy.

Applicants are eligible as long as they defended their dissertation after September 1, 2017.  Candidates must hold a PhD by September 1, 2020.  Candidates must demonstrate excellence in, and commitment to, both research and teaching.  The postdoctoral fellow will be teaching one course per year.  Salary and benefits are competitive.  For information about the department, please see http://www.cla.temple.edu/philosophy.  We will not be interviewing at the Eastern Division APA meeting.  For additional information about eligibility, please check Temple University’s Interfolio guidelines and FAQs.

Temple University is a state-related Carnegie Research University (highest research activity) located in Philadelphia.  The College of Liberal Arts is home to 38 undergraduate majors, 38 minors, 22 certificate programs, 14 doctoral programs, 18 master’s programs, and 6 graduate certificates.  With its vibrant and diverse array of educational programs, the College of Liberal Arts plays a crucial role in Temple University’s academic success and its mission mirrors both the historical importance of the liberal arts in society and the principles on which the university was founded.  Temple University is an Affirmative Action equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from women and from persons of color.

Application type: Online

Instructions: Candidates should include a cover letter, CV, research statement, writing sample, teaching statement, teaching dossier, diversity statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation.  Early applications are appreciated.

Web address to apply: apply.interfolio.com/69355

Application deadline: November 7, 2019
Contact name: Kristin Gjesdal, Department Chair, Philosophy
Contact e-mail: kgjesdal@temple.edu; Contact phone: 215-204-9629

The Philosophy program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) seeks an Assistant Professor of Philosophy (tenure-track) with an AOS: Open (Emerging Technologies, A.I., Computing, Information Science,  Cognitive Science, Consciousness) and AOC: Open with an anticipated start date of August 17, 2020.  We are looking for a candidate who can build bridges across traditional disciplinary boundaries regarding the philosophical and ethical implications of emerging technologies, artificial intelligence and machine learning, computing and information science, or the nature of human and animal consciousness.  

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of lower level and upper level courses that contribute to the general education curriculum and the Philosophy major.  The position carries a standard 3-3 teaching load, research, and service expectations.  The PhD in Philosophy is required before August 17, 2020. 

UNO is a Doctoral/Research institution with over 15,000 students.  The Philosophy program at UNO offers three different concentrations within its Philosophy major: (i) Generalist; (ii) Ethics, Law, and Social-Political Philosophy; and (iii) Philosophy of Brain and Mind.  

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage with relevant researchers across the University of Nebraska system including researchers associated with UNO’s new HARP (Human-Aware AI, Machine-Learning, and Robotics Pavilion) initiative.

The UNO Mission: 

As both a Metropolitan University of distinction and a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution, the mission of UNO is to transform and improve the quality of life locally, nationally, and globally. 

Our mission emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusiveness with 37% of our students being first generation and 26% of our students being students of color.   UNO is also nationally recognized as a top college for Veterans.  

Our mission also focuses on the importance of community engagement. In particular, UNO is home to the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC). The CEC, the first facility of its kind in the United States, partners UNO resources with community needs and is home to more than 30 nonprofit, government, and UNO partner organizations.  

UNO is also home to two major full-tuition financial need-based scholarship programs that make our high quality undergraduate education as broadly accessible as possible. 

The Goodrich Scholarship Program was created almost 50 years ago to provide hard-working, academically proven students with financial need an opportunity for a quality education that they otherwise could not afford.  Of the approximately 230 current student scholars, over 70% are first generation and over 65% are students of color. The Goodrich Program is also proud of the diversity of its students with respect to rural/urban background, ability/disability, and sexual orientation.  

Since 2008, the Thompson Learning Community (funded through the Buffett Foundation) has provided full-ride scholarships to students in financial need. Of the approximately 1150 current student scholars (1 out of every 9 undergraduates in the university), 65% are first generation and over 65% are students of color.  

To learn more about the mission, vision, and values of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, visit https://www.unomaha.edu/about-uno/mission.php. 

UNO has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff.  We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications for the philosophy position should be made on-line at https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/9778.  Review of applications will begin on November 11, 2019, and continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. A letter of application
   
2. A complete CV
3. Letters of recommendation
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts
5. 1 writing sample (uploaded under “Portfolio”)

Send letters of recommendation and any materials that cannot be uploaded directly to unophilosophy@unomaha.edu. For further information contact Dr. William Melanson, Philosophy Department, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0265.  

​Assistant Professor, AOS: Open (Ethics, Health, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences), University of Nebraska at Omaha

The Philosophy program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) seeks an Assistant Professor of Philosophy (tenure-track) with an AOS: Open (Ethics, Health, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences) and AOC: Ethics with an anticipated start date of August 17, 2020.  We are looking for a candidate who can build bridges across disciplinary boundaries on issues related to the areas of ethics, health, medicine, and the biomedical sciences.  

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of lower level and upper level courses— particularly in ethics—that contribute to the general education curriculum, the Philosophy major, and a new Medical Humanities major.  The position carries a standard 3-3 teaching load, research, and service expectations.  The PhD in Philosophy is required before August 17, 2020. 

The successful candidate will be connected to the newly established program in Medical Humanities within the Kooser Health Humanities Center focusing on the role that humanities, social sciences, and healing arts play in enhancing wellness and reducing illness in the lives of patients, families, communities, and health care professionals  To support a vision of a nationally recognized program and promote interdisciplinary collaboration in the Medical Humanities, UNO is conducting simultaneous hires within anthropology, geography, and philosophy.  

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to engage with relevant researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.  

UNO is a Doctoral/Research institution with over 15,000 students.  The Philosophy program at UNO offers three different concentrations within its Philosophy major: (i) Generalist; (ii) Ethics, Law, and Social-Political Philosophy; and (iii) Philosophy of Brain and Mind.  

The UNO Mission: 

As both a Metropolitan University of distinction and a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution, the mission of UNO is to transform and improve the quality of life locally, nationally, and globally. 

Our mission emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusiveness with 37% of our students being first generation and 26% of our students being students of color.   UNO is also nationally recognized as a top college for Veterans.  

Our mission also focuses on the importance of community engagement. In particular, UNO is home to the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC). The CEC, the first facility of its kind in the United States, partners UNO resources with community needs and is home to more than 30 nonprofit, government, and UNO partner organizations.  

UNO is also home to two major full-tuition financial need-based scholarship programs that make our high quality undergraduate education as broadly accessible as possible. 

The Goodrich Scholarship Program was created almost 50 years ago to provide hard-working, academically proven students with financial need an opportunity for a quality education that they otherwise could not afford.  Of the approximately 230 current student scholars, over 70% are first generation and over 65% are students of color. The Goodrich Program is also proud of the diversity of its students with respect to rural/urban background, ability/disability, and sexual orientation.  

Since 2008, the Thompson Learning Community (funded through the Buffett Foundation) has provided full-ride scholarships to students in financial need. Of the approximately 1150 current student scholars (1 out of every 9 undergraduates in the university), 65% are first generation and over 65% are students of color.  

To learn more about the mission, vision, and values of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, visit https://www.unomaha.edu/about-uno/mission.php. 

UNO has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff.  We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications for the philosophy position should be made on-line at https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/9779.  Review of applications will begin on November 11, 2019, and continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. A letter of application
   
2. A complete CV
3. Letters of recommendation
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts
5. 1 writing sample (uploaded under “Portfolio”)

Send letters of recommendation and any materials that cannot be uploaded directly to unophilosophy@unomaha.edu. For further information contact Dr. William Melanson, Philosophy Department, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0265.