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The Department of Politics and the University Center for Human Values seek 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. 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/21626.
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 Search Committee, Department of Politics, 001 Fisher Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544. For best consideration apply by September 7, 2021. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. The Department of Government at Dartmouth College invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty appointment at any rank. We seek qualified candidates whose research examines African American political thought, the political experiences of African Americans, and/or issues of race and racial injustice related to African Americans. The position includes the option of an affiliation with the Program in African and African American Studies (AAAS).
Applicants should have a strong commitment to teaching, scholarly work, engaging undergraduate students in research, and building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. We are especially interested in applicants who are able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds, including 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 discuss in their cover letter how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Qualifications: Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Political Science, Philosophy, or a related discipline, or have the Ph.D. conferred before the start date of their appointment. Application Instructions: 1) Cover letter, including overview of research areas and teaching interests. Applicants should also state in their cover letter, or in a separate statement, how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 2) C.V. 3) Dissertation abstract or research statement (maximum two pages single-spaced) 4) Three confidential letters of recommendation, one of which should be from the dissertation advisor (for ABD applicants) 5) Writing sample of 20-40 pages Applications must be submitted electronically at: https://apply.interfolio.com/92314. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be sent to Michelle.T.Clarke@dartmouth.edu or Jennifer.L.Jerit@dartmouth.edu. 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. University of Chicago, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, First or Second Term
Description AOS: At least one of Kant, 19th-Century German Philosophy, 20th-Century Continental Philosophy, Philosophy of Language, Non-Western Philosophy, Philosophy of Race and Racism, Philosophy of Sex and Gender, and Feminist Philosophy AOC: Open, preferably one of the above Minimum teaching load of four courses/year over three quarters, graduate and undergraduate levels, and usual dissertation, committee, and advising responsibilities. Qualifications The department invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor, first or second term, from candidates specializing in any of the areas listed above. We seek a colleague with an ambitious research agenda yielding active and innovative scholarship, characterized by cogency of argument, knowledge of the literature, and originality of interpretation. Successful applicants will contribute to the scholarly community of the department and university, and have the ability or potential to be an excellent teacher in the university’s core curriculum, in introductory to advanced undergraduate courses in Philosophy, and in graduate courses related to their area of expertise. The expected start date for the position is July 1, 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter. All requirements for receipt of a doctoral degree in Philosophy or related field must be completed by the start of the appointment. Application Instructions No applications or dossier materials will be accepted after 11 p.m. Central Time on October 15, 2021. Letters of recommendation will be accepted until November 1, 2021. Applicants are advised to request their letters as soon as possible (i.e., prior to submitting the final materials) to allow ample time for recommenders to upload their letters. Required elements of the dossier are:
Optional elements are:
All items must be submitted via the University’s Academic Recruitment site (Interfolio): http://apply.interfolio.com/91887. Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials following the initial review. We anticipate conducting first round interviews in early December, and extended interviews of finalists in January or early February. (All first-round interviews will be conducted remotely. We expect to bring finalists to campus, unless conditions and the pandemic make that impossible. In either case, finalists should expect to give a presentation and be available for a day or two of meetings.) Questions may be sent to philosophy_searches@lists.uchicago.edu with the subject heading JUNIOR SEARCH. Position contingent upon budgetary approval. EEO Statement We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request. Assistant Professor, Carleton College (AOS: open, with grounding for teaching Early Modern)7/13/2021
Assistant Professor of Philosophy Position Type: Faculty - Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Carleton College, MN, USA starting in September 2022. This is a tenure-track position. Teaching duties include five courses over three ten-week terms. AOS: open, but the candidate should have a substantial grounding for teaching Early Modern Philosophy. We are particularly interested in an AOS in Non-Western Philosophies, Feminist Philosophy, Aesthetics, Decolonial Philosophy, or Philosophy of Technology. AOC: Open Ph.D. in hand or imminent completion by the time of employment is required. We are particularly interested in candidates committed to teaching a diverse student body. Carleton is a highly selective liberal arts college with a student body of approximately 2,000. Located in the thriving two-college town of Northfield, Minnesota, it is forty-five miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, in easy reach of a vibrant metropolitan area that is home to three million people and rich cultural resources. To apply, please visit the Carleton College website at careers.carleton.edu. Application materials should include a letter of interest, a graduate transcript, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a teaching dossier (including a statement about teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts environment that also explains how the candidate’s teaching would contribute to a college community that embraces a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values), contact information for three letters of recommendation of which at least one must address the candidate’s teaching, a research statement. To ensure full consideration all application materials should be received by November 1, 2021. Initial interviews will be conducted online in December 2021. Carleton College is committed to developing its faculty to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Carleton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities. Quick Link to Access the Posting: http://careers.carleton.edu/en-us/job/492341/assistant-professor-of-philosophy The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) at Dalhousie University, in cooperation with the Faculty of Computer Science (FCS) at Dalhousie University and the History of Science and Technology Program (HOST) at the University of King’s College, invite applications for a probationary, tenure-stream Assistant Professor level position in Humanities and Computing.
The successful candidate will teach 2 courses per year in FCS: 1 section each of CSCI 1800 (Computing and Society in History) and CSCI 1801 (Case Studies in Computing and Society) OR 2 sections of either class, with each section having an enrolment of up to 250 students. The faculty member will also have further annual teaching duties in FASS and/or HOST, to be confirmed at time of appointment based upon the teaching load of the chosen FASS home department. A 1 course release will be granted for serving as course director of CSCI 1800 and 1801. This position is a Carnegie appointment, meaning that the colleague will be a member of King’s Faculty rather than of the Dalhousie Faculty Association and will be expected to contribute to the administration of King’s as well as of Dalhousie. The appointment is intended to further a meaningful exchange of ideas and expertise in Humanities and Computing across King’s and Dalhousie, and to ensure that the new colleague has a strong community of support. The new colleague’s home for research purposes, including funding, grant application support, conference travel, etc., will be in FASS and King’s as per existing Carnegie appointment practices, but they will be encouraged to form research collaborations and connections with colleagues in the Faculty of Computer Science as well as with HOST and FASS colleagues. At Dalhousie, their main administrative home will be in FASS, but they may also be expected to contribute to administration within the Faculty of Computer Science: for example, by serving as a FASS representative on relevant FCS committees. A record of, or demonstrated potential for, excellence in teaching and research in Humanities and Computing (broadly construed) and specific competency in areas relevant to the History of Science and Technology is required. A record of publication will be an asset. Applicants must have in hand, by the start date of the appointment, a Ph.D. in a field appropriate for appointment in a FASS department (see list at https://www.dal.ca/faculty/arts/departments.html). Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience. Applications should include: a complete curriculum vitae, writing sample, teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness), a statement of research and teaching interests and philosophies, and the names and contact information for three referees. All materials must be submitted electronically through https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/5992 . The closing date for applications is June 7, 2021. GREAT CAREERS. GREAT CHOICE. 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, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, 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; https://www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites applications from junior academics for an early-career, 10-month Limited Term Appointment, effective August 1, 2021. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Areas of specialization/competence: Applied Philosophy.
The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate/graduate levels, with some limited graduate student supervision. Excellence in teaching (as attested by student or departmental evaluations of past teaching, sample syllabi, or letters of reference) and research (as attested by conference presentations, publications, or letters of reference) is required. A record of publication will be an asset. Applicants must hold (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. (The position is considered a 75% position under the Dalhousie Faculty Association Collective Agreement). The course load will be 2 and 2. Courses to be taught will be selected from the following: Introduction to Philosophy, second-year classes in Understanding Scientific Reasoning, Philosophy of Sex and Love, and Justice in Global Perspective, and a third-year class in Liberalism and Global Justice. Applications should be submitted electronically via PeopleAdmin (at https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/5842) and should include a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a dossier describing research accomplishments and plans, and a teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness). Please note that short-listed candidates will also be expected to submit three confidential letters of recommendation. Inquiries may be addressed to the department administrative assistant, Gayle Quigley Smith, at dalphil@dal.ca. The closing date for applications is May 19, 2021. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, 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 https://www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. 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.) Quick Link to Access the Posting: http://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/5842 The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites applications from junior academics for an early-career, 3-year Limited Term Appointment, effective July 1, 2021. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Areas of specialization/competence: Ethics and Computer Science.
The successful applicant will teach at introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate/ graduate levels, with the possibility of some limited graduate student supervision and committee work. Excellence in teaching and research is required. A record of publication will be an asset. Applicants must hold (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Dalhousie Faculty Association collective agreement. 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 at least one section per year of Philosophy 2490/Computer Science 3101 (Social, Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing Science) and one other class in Philosophy, as well as multiple sections of first-year Humanities classes in Computer Science. Assignment of some Humanities teaching in other STEM disciplines is possible. 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. Applications should be submitted electronically via PeopleAdmin (at https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/5843) and should include a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a dossier describing research accomplishments and plans, 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. Inquiries may be addressed to the department administrative assistant, Gayle Quigley Smith, at dalphil@dal.ca. The closing date for applications is May 19, 2021. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, 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 http://www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority. 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.) Quick Link to Posting: http://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/5843 The Department of Philosophy at Southwestern University invites applications for a full-time, benefit-eligible Visiting Assistant Professor position with an emphasis in Latin American and/or Latinx, Black/ Caribbean/African/Africana, or other non-European-centered philosophy to begin August 2021. Given the history of the department, our geographical location, the composition of our student body, and the university’s dynamic Latin American and Borders Studies program, we are particularly interested in applicants whose teaching and research centers on Latin American and/or Latinx Philosophy, but strong applicants whose work is grounded in other traditions and regions will also receive serious consideration. The successful candidate will actively contribute, as teacher and scholar, to our small but dynamic department, which seeks to model critical, historically grounded encounters between the Continental European tradition of philosophy and other philosophical traditions, between philosophy and other academic disciplines, and between theory and social, political, and cultural issues in the present. We are seeking applicants interested in contributing to a range of interdisciplinary programs, including Latin American and Border Studies, Race and Ethnicity Studies, Feminist Studies, Environmental Studies, and/or International Studies, who are passionate about being a teacher-scholar in the liberal arts context, and who have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as intrinsic aspects of excellence in teaching, mentoring, and scholarship.
This is a one-year position, with second and third year appointments contingent on satisfactory performance. The annual course load includes six sections of five separate undergraduate courses, including introductory and upper-level topics courses, with the repetition of some courses in the subsequent two years. Courses are capped at 25 students. We welcome novel approaches to traditional classes, as well as ideas for new courses. This position includes opportunities for both. We are committed to providing support and mentoring for our new visiting assistant professor and to helping enable their future career. Candidates must have a PhD or ABD in Philosophy or a closely allied field (with at least 18 credits of graduate coursework in Philosophy), a demonstrated record of commitment to and excellence in teaching undergraduate students, a demonstrated commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented groups, including racially minoritized students, and cultivating inclusion and belonging, and an active research agenda. Southwestern University is a selective, undergraduate institution committed to a broad-based liberal arts, sciences, and fine arts education. Southwestern currently enrolls approximately 1,500 students and maintains a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The university is a member of the recently formed Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance and is located outside of Austin, Texas. Southwestern University is committed to fostering a diverse education environment and encourages applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in academia. For information concerning the University, visit our website at www.southwestern.edu. The University will only accept application materials through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/86516. Qualified applicants should submit a CV, two letters of reference, writing sample, sample syllabi, and a letter of interest that includes brief descriptions of teaching, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and research. The department will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University’s Background Check Policy process. Southwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F Description
The Department of Philosophy and the College of the University of Chicago seek an experienced teacher of Philosophy to help build on the strengths of its existing program. We are interested in candidates with a strong record of teaching Ancient Greek Philosophy, especially Ancient Greek Theoretical Philosophy, to undergraduates, with a preference for candidates with additional experience in teaching and/or ability to teach more broadly in the History of Philosophy, in Ethics, and in Metaphysics. The successful candidate will also be prepared to teach in the Humanities Core. Experience working with students on the preparation of BA and/or MA theses is also desirable. We invite applications for a position as an Assistant Instructional Professor of Philosophy to begin in academic year 2021-22, with an expected start date of September 1, 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. This is not a tenure-track appointment. Initial appointment will be for a term of two years, with reappointment possible following successful review. Responsibilities include both teaching and service duties. Teaching consists of up to seven courses across three quarters in various areas of the Philosophy curriculum, and may include assignments in the College Core. The selected candidate will also be expected to take on appropriate service duties within the department, including advising BA and MA theses in their area of specialty. Instructional Professors of all ranks are expected to engage in regular professional development. Qualifications Applicants are required to have prior teaching experience at the college or post-secondary level, preferably at a North American institution. A PhD in Philosophy is required by the start date of the appointment. Application Instructions To apply for this position, please submit your application through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment website at http://apply.interfolio.com/86627. An application must include: • CV, including teaching experience • Cover Letter • Teaching statement • List of courses prepared to teach • Sample syllabus for an introduction to Ancient Philosophy course • Contact information for 3 recommenders Additional documents may be requested following the initial review. Application deadline: All applicant materials must be received by 11pm central time on May 20, 2021. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union. For information on the Department of Philosophy, please go to philosophy.uchicago.edu. For questions about the position, please contact William Weaver at wweaver@uchicago.edu. EEO Statement We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request. Position description:
Yale-NUS College is a highly selective liberal arts and sciences college in Singapore. Co-founded by Yale University and the National University of Singapore, the College is committed to excellence in research and teaching within a full residential programme that integrates living and learning. Its curriculum educates students in Asian and Western intellectual traditions as well as current scientific thought. A student body of 1000 undergraduates from over 70 countries engages with more than 100 outstanding faculty from around the world through small classes and hands-on research. Students and faculty also have access to the wider resources of two world-leading research universities. The College invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in Philosophy (Educator Track). The preferred areas of specialization are (1) Chinese Philosophy or (2) Formal Logic, Philosophy of Mathematics, or Philosophy of Science, with a preference for candidates with demonstrated teaching competence in both areas. Applicants should have a relevant Ph.D. A clear ability and passion for undergraduate education is essential. The incoming faculty member would join a committed team dedicated to the development and teaching of the Philosophy major and Yale-NUS’s flagship Common Curriculum (see http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/curriculum/commoncurriculum). The successful candidate will be expected to teach five (5) courses per academic year, including two courses in the Common Curriculum and three electives in the Philosophy major. The appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, ideally beginning August 2021, and with the possibility of contract renewal subject to good performance and the College’s teaching needs. The appointee will be expected to begin duties in time for the start of the 2021-2022 academic year (i.e., from July 1st , 2021, though a flexible start date is possible). Faculty receive internationally competitive salaries and start-up grants as well as a yearly travel and research allowance. They are able to access additional funding from Yale-NUS, the National University of Singapore, and Singapore’s Ministry of Education. Most faculty qualify for highly subsidized faculty housing. Yale-NUS College is located in Singapore, a multicultural city of six million at the heart of a vibrant region. Application procedure Applications should consist of the following: a cover letter explaining why the position at Yale-NUS is of interest; a full curriculum vitae; a teaching portfolio with sample classroom exercises and recent student or peer teaching evaluations; a statement of teaching philosophy; and three reference letters. Applications should be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18400. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit materials before June 1st, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. For general enquiries, please email: humanities_division@yale-nus.edu.sg Equal Opportunity Employer Yale-NUS College achieves excellence through the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff and by embracing inclusivity, equity, and global engagement. We encourage applications by diverse individuals with a demonstrated commitment to continually support these values. For more information about the College, please visit https://www.yale-nus.edu.sg Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) Candidates should understand that by sharing information with Yale-NUS, they authorise the College to use their personal data for the purposes of this application. The College will not use their data for other purposes and ensure that their data remains secure and confidential. |
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