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Salary range: See Table 15 https://ap.ucsb.edu/compensation.and.benefits/ucsb.salary.scales/15.pdf for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $7,147.67-$7,810.56 monthly. Percent appointments may vary. Application Window Open date: January 4, 2023 Next review date: Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Mar 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Philosophy at UC Santa Barbara invites applicants for lecturer positions during the academic year, including summer. The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. Questions about the position may be directed to the Academic Personnel Coordinator at 805-893-7151. More information about our department can be found at http://www.philosophy.ucsb.edu. Salary is based on UC's salary scales and depends on qualifications. The posting will remain open until March 31, 2023 to accommodate department needs. The pool will close on March 31, 2023; if you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application. Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the review date specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) A Masters degree in Philosophy. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) More than one year of teaching experience. Preferred qualifications A Ph.D. in Philosophy is preferred but not required. Application Requirements Document requirements • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. • Cover Letter • Statement of Teaching (Optional) • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (Optional) Reference requirements • 3-5 letters of reference required Applicants will be asked to name 3-5 references, and the applicant must request letters to complete their application. The online system will then contact your references with instructions about how to upload their letters. Apply link: https://apptrkr.com/3777536 Help contact: nmaisha@ucsb.edu Campus Information The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. Job location Santa Barbara, CA To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/3777536 Job Title: Lecturer
Baruch College – (Doctoral Schedule) - Philosophy Job Description: The Department of Philosophy at Baruch College, CUNY, is seeking applicants who are completing or have recently attained a Ph.D. in Philosophy for a full-time Lecturer (Doctoral Schedule) position to begin Fall 2023. The position’s primary responsibility will involve teaching and helping to coordinate an introductory-level undergraduate course in Ethics and Critical Thinking. This position represents an investment by the College to increase student contact with full-time faculty during students' crucial first year. Persons appointed to the rank of Lecturer are entitled to CUNY’s generous faculty retirement and benefits packages. Lecturer faculty participate as full faculty members of the Philosophy Department, the College, and the University. Service may include committee work, mentoring faculty, and contributing to projects and programs—especially those related to teaching and learning. In their fifth year, Lecturers will be eligible for the Promotion to a Certificate of Continuous Employment (tenure-like status) based on teaching excellence and dedicated service. Baruch College, located in the historic Gramercy Park/Flatiron district of Manhattan, is one of eleven senior colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). We are proud to serve a diverse and engaged student body of over 18,000. Our diverse students come from a wide range of racial, ethnic, economic, religious, linguistic, and national origin backgrounds, and include many recent immigrants as well as individuals who are the first in their family to attend college. Baruch is ranked among the top institutions of higher education in the nation by The Chronicle of Higher Education for promoting student social mobility. Baruch is also listed among the nation’s top public colleges for academic excellence. Baruch seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education. Visit us at https:// www.baruch.cuny.edu/. NOTES: All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to the tri-state area. Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment. Compensation and Benefits: $69,665 - $82,102; commensurate with qualifications and experience. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. Qualifications: We are seeking accomplished teachers and pedagogical innovators with evidence of creative course and assignment design, and demonstrated effectiveness teaching in a variety of modalities. Successful candidates will also be expected to participate in Baruch’s “Inclusive Pedagogy Workshop”, CUNY’s ‘Innovative Teaching Academy”, and related initiatives. Lecturer faculty are considered "master teachers" who occupy faculty lines at the College that are focused almost entirely on teaching. Lecturer track faculty teach 24 credit hours per year. Standard courses in philosophy are 3 credit courses, so primary teaching responsibilities entail four courses per term (all at the introductory level). - How to Apply: Go to the CUNY website cuny.jobs to see the complete position description and job requirements in CUNYfirst under Job Opening ID #25933. You can view and apply for this job in CUNYfirst via the following direct link to the posting https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/lecturer-doctoral-schedule- philosophy/973DDEC691E349048C2C7C51FE898E4B/job/ To be considered for this position, please submit your application online by clicking on "Apply Now" below. Applications must include a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, a full teaching dossier (including a teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, sample syllabi of courses taught, etc.), three letters of recommendation (at least two of which speak to the candidate’s teaching), and a teaching and equity statement describing the applicant’s practice and commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students in a culturally and ethnically diverse campus, responsive to the multiple ways that people learn.. STEP TWO - Go to https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/hrref/ All applicants are required to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted electronically by their references as described below. Please go to https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/hrref/ and enter the contact information for three (3) references. The online system will automatically send your references a request to submit a letter via the system. Full instructions will be provided. Emailed or hard copy applications will not be considered. If you have any questions, please contact: Hagop Sarkissian, Professor and Chair hagop.sarkissian@baruch.cuny.edu Closing Date: January 15, 2023. EEO Statement: CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. The Philosophy Department at Northern Arizona University (NAU) invites applications for a non-tenure earning
Assistant Teaching Professor position. The position is in NAU’s newly established Teaching Track, which offers the opportunity for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and to Full Teaching Professor. The position will begin August 21, 2023. Area of Specialization: Environmental Ethics Area of Competence: Open Candidates must be qualified to teach Environmental Ethics at the 300-level as well as a 100-level Introduction to Ethics. Other responsibilities include mentoring students and service activities (performed in the department, the college, the university, and the local community). Ph.D., in philosophy or a related field, must be conferred by the starting date for the appointment. The Department prefers candidates that have an active research program. Northern Arizona University recognizes the importance and critical need for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) to be woven throughout the institutional structure and we seek to hire individuals with a strong track record of engagement with DEIJ in their professional endeavors. Minimum Qualifications: • Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field, completed by start date. • Area of Specialization: Environmental Ethics. • Qualified to teach 300-level courses in Environmental Ethics (demonstrated by, e.g., graduate coursework, dissertation topic, publication record, or past teaching experience). • Qualified to teach Introduction to Ethics (demonstrated by, e.g., graduate coursework, dissertation topic, publication record, or past teaching experience). Preferred Qualifications: • Active research program, including peer-reviewed publications. • Demonstrated teaching excellence in a diverse university community. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button at the end of the job description if viewing this position through the NAU HR website. Otherwise, to view the original post and to apply, proceed to nau.jobs, follow the 'Current Openings' links, locate vacancy 606809, and then "Apply" at the bottom of the page. Complete the online application and attach the following required materials as pdf or Word documents: • A cover letter explaining the candidate’s suitability for, and interest in, the position • Curriculum vitae (including names and contact information for 3 references) • Writing sample • Teaching portfolio that includes syllabi, a teaching statement, and evidence of teaching excellence • Diversity statement describing past experiences with (and/or potential for) teaching a diverse student body, integration of DEIJ into research, and service activities that support diverse populations within the larger community (750 word max.) In addition, three letters of recommendation must be sent separately to Avi Callan at: phi-search@nau.edu. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the HR website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011. Job Title: Philosophy, Lecturer (Philosophy of Science), Non-Tenure Track
Position Title: Philosophy, Lecturer, Non-Tenure Track Position Number: N/A Job Category: University Faculty Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Campus: Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus Location Code: PHILOSOPHY (02108A) Department Name: PHILOSOPHY Is this split and/or fully grant funded?: No Duties and Responsibilities: Loyola University Chicago (LUC), College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Philosophy seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Lecturer, beginning Fall 2023. The Department of Philosophy has 38 full-time faculty serving 174 majors and is located on the university’s Lakeshore Campus. For more information about the department, please visit its web site at https://www.luc.edu/philosophy/. Located on Chicago’s vibrantly multicultural North Side, LUC is committed to creating an inclusive, responsive community of faculty, students, and staff. As an urban-based Department of Philosophy dedicated to mentoring a diverse student body, many of whom come from under-represented and under-served populations, we especially encourage applications from candidates from under-represented groups. We also encourage applications from scholars committed to interdisciplinarity (i.e., working with colleagues across different subfields and disciplines) and the successful pursuit of external grants. The candidate should have demonstrated record of excellence as a teacher and mentor in philosophy. We have a particular interest in candidates who can teach Philosophy of Science courses at the introductory and upper-division undergraduate levels). Teaching duties will be introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses. Job duties will also include service work and advising and mentoring of students. Qualifications: Requirements include PhD in Philosophy at the time of appointment. The candidate also should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education. Physical Demands: None Working Conditions: None Minimum Education and/or Work Experience: Requirements include PhD in Philosophy at the time of appointment. The candidate also should be willing to support the mission of LUC and the goals of a Jesuit Catholic Education. Open Date: 11/07/2022 Close Date: N/A Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should submit to www.careers.luc.edu (1) a current Curriculum Vitae; (2) a statement on teaching experience; and (3) a statement addressing past or potential contributions to mentoring a diverse student body through research, teaching, and other channels and engaging a diverse community through scholarship and service. Applicants should also arrange for three recommendations from individuals prepared to speak to their professional qualifications for this position, especially in terms of teaching and mentorship, to be submitted electronically to the above website (letter writers will receive an electronic prompt from LUC). References will not be contacted immediately but might be consulted at subsequent points in the review process. Please direct inquiries and further inquiries to: Jacqueline Scott Chairperson Department of Philosophy Loyola University Chicago 1032 W. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60660-5761 Email: jscott6@luc.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received before December 1, 2022 will receive full consideration. Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity – including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment – is critical to achieving the University’s mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual’s record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed. Diversity and Inclusion Statement Quick Link for Posting: https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/22595 Job Number: 8500712 Organizational Location: PROVOST Posting Details Number of Vacancies:1 Desired Start Date: 08/14/2023 Position End Date: N/A Open Until Filled: Yes Applicant Documents Required Documents: Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Teaching Statement Inclusive Excellence Statement Optional Documents Research Statement Writing Sample Scholarly Publications Teaching Evaluations Other Document Unofficial Transcripts Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Vacancies: Research Fellowships in Philosophy
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The Global Priorities Institute (GPI) offers openings for both Postdoctoral Research Fellows (Oxford's academic grade 7) and Senior Research Fellows (Oxford's academic grades 8 and 9). Applicants to each role will be considered for all available philosophy Fellowship roles, so you need only apply to one position. Successful applicants will conduct advanced research in philosophy. At least 50% of your time will be spent on topics directly relevant to the Global Priorities Institute’s research agenda, which you will help to set. The role requires no teaching load and only minor supervision responsibilities, although teaching may be arranged if the fellow would like to do so. The Global Priorities Institute is an interdisciplinary research centre, which aims to develop and promote rigorous, scientific approaches to the question of how appropriately motivated actors can do good more effectively. GPI formally sits within the Faculty of Philosophy at Oxford University. Postdoctoral Research Fellow (grade 7) applicants are required to either have, or be close to finishing, a PhD either in philosophy or in a closely related discipline and combined with equivalent experience and expertise in philosophy. Senior Research Fellow (grades 8 and 9) applicants are expected to have more research experience and a stronger track record of producing research suitable for publication in top philosophy journals. Also essential for all posts is outstanding academic ability and an interest in global priorities research. All positions are full-time with the University of Oxford. We welcome applications from researchers who might prefer to complete a one- or two-year position at GPI before starting a new job elsewhere or returning to an existing position. Visa support is also available for successful applicants from overseas. We particularly encourage applications from women, black and ethnic minority candidates, as these groups are underrepresented in philosophy. Application Applications are to be made online, where detailed job descriptions are available - we will post links to these applications once the positions open. Referees will be asked for letters of recommendation for candidates that are longlisted. Longlisted candidates will be asked to complete a questionnaire. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the last stage of the application process, which will include submission of a research proposal, a work trial and an interview (which will be conducted online). If you have any questions about this role, please contact gpi-office@philosophy.ox.ac.uk. (Do not send your application material to this email address, applications can only be submitted via the University of Oxford application portal.) COLBY COLLEGE, Waterville, ME.
Visiting Assistant Professor in Philosophy. One-year sabbatical replacement, beginning September 1, 2023. Four courses per year to include one survey course in Ancient Greek Philosophy, and three additional courses from the candidate's AOC and AOS. AOS: Ancient Greek Philosophy. AOC: Philosophies of Race/Ethnicity; Feminism; Sex/Gender. 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. 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 a letter highlighting fit with this job description, to http://apply.interfolio.com/117166. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Colby is a private, coeducational liberal arts college that admits students and makes personnel decisions on the basis of the individual’s qualifications to contribute to Colby’s educational objectives and institutional needs. The principle of not discriminating on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, caste, national or ethnic origin, marital status, genetic information, political beliefs, veteran or military status, parental status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability unrelated to the job or course of study requirements is consistent with the mission of a liberal arts college and the law. The Macalester College Department of Philosophy invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in the fall semester of 2023. The successful candidate should have a PhD in Philosophy (in hand or expected) and show potential for excellence in research and undergraduate teaching.
Area of specialization: Social and Political Philosophy. Areas of competence: Ability to teach Ethics, and either Philosophy of Law or Environmental Ethics. The Department is especially interested in candidates who have teaching competence in some or all of: Animal Ethics, Digital/Technological Ethics, Philosophy of Race, Philosophy of Gender. The standard teaching load is five courses per year, with usual non-teaching duties expected. The first year normally carries a one-course reduction in teaching. Salary and benefits are competitive. Submit cover letter (see below), CV, three letters of recommendation, writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, at least one sample syllabus, and sample course evaluations) to www.academicjobsonline.org. Online applications only. Review of applications will begin November 14, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position or application should be addressed to Samuel Asarnow (sasarnow@macalester.edu). At Macalester College, diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our educational mission and values. We are committed to the institutional change required for visioning and realizing a more equitable and socially just college and society. We thus ask all candidates to address the following in their cover letter (no more than three single-spaced pages): demonstrated activity and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in their teaching, scholarship, service, and/or community engagement; and experience and vision regarding teaching and mentorship of students of multiple and diverse backgrounds, with attention to students who experience structural barriers that limit access to educational opportunities. Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant and diverse Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, which has a population of more than three million and is home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester’s diverse student body comprises over 2000 undergraduates (14% international and 32% US students of color), who hail from 45 states and over 70 nations. The College maintains a longstanding commitment to academic excellence, with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. We are especially interested in applicants dedicated to excellence in teaching and research/creative activity within a liberal arts college community. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applicants from women, non-binary people, and members of historically underrepresented groups. International scholars will receive H-1B visa assistance if selected for this position. We acknowledge that Macalester College is located on the ancestral homeland of the Dakota people, who were forcibly exiled because of aggressive and persistent settler colonialism. Job Class Code: 10050
FLSA: Exempt Posting Number: FRGV1436 Location: Edinburg, Texas Division/Organization: Provost - Academic Affairs Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position: 3 years Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track FTE: 1.0 Scope of Job: We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's diverse student body as a lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Studies beginning in the 2022-2023 academic year. We are a pluralistic and inclusive department that offers a major and a minor in Philosophy and a minor in Religious Studies. We seek an outstanding teacher who will not only inspire students to take more courses in both fields, but also to pursue a major in Philosophy and/or a minor in Religious Studies. The successful candidate will be qualified to teach any of the following introductory courses in philosophy: Introduction to Philosophy; Ethics, Happiness, and the Good Life; Race, Sexuality, and Class; and Critical Thinking. In addition, the successful candidate will also be qualified (possessing the equivalent to 18 graduate hours in Religious Studies) to teach one or more specializations within Religious Studies, such as the Nature of Religion, Indigenous Religions, World Religions, Borderlands Spirituality, Judaism, Latin American Liberation Theologies, etc. Since the philosophy department embraces UTRGV's vision of becoming a B3 (Bilingual, Bicultural, & Biliterate) University to better serve our 90% Hispanic student body, we request that candidates show how their experience, work, or teaching might support these priorities. Complete application includes: 1) a letter of interest 2) unofficial graduate transcripts, 3) curriculum vitae, 4) list of three references, and 5) a teaching portfolio (to be submitted as “Other Document”) that includes a teaching statement and sample syllabi for at least one of the above introductory courses in philosophy and for one course in religious studies. Candidates may include other evidence of excellent teaching in their teaching portfolio. Application deadline is January 15, 2023. Start date is Fall 2023. About UTRGV: It is UTRGV's Vision “To be one of the nation's leaders in higher education, its premier Hispanic-serving institution, and a highly engaged bilingual university, with exceptional educational, research, and creative opportunities that serve as catalysts for transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.” As such, UTRGV is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff that can contribute to an enriching learning environment that strives for more equitable outcomes for student success. UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. Thanks to a steadfast commitment to safety and success, UTRGV yielded record-breaking outcomes in enrollment and student success in the fall 2021 semester. For additional information, please visit our https://www.utrgv.edu/newsroom/2020/09/17-utrgv-marks-record-high-enrollment-student-success-outcomes-amid-pandemics- challenges.htm#:~:text=UTRGV%20announced%20Thursday%20that%20its,from%20the%20previous%20fall%20semester. Minimum Qualifications: An MA in Philosophy or closely related field and 18 graduate hours in Religious Studies from an accredited university is required prior to August 31, 2023. Discipline Specific Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualification: A PhD in Philosophy or Religious Studies Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience License or Certification Required?: No Number of Vacancies: Varies Desired Start Date: 09/01/2023 EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Diversity Statement UTRGV is a Hispanic-serving Institution dedicated to student success and building a diverse faculty committed to working in a multicultural environment. UTRGV has an NSF ADVANCE grant to increase the representation of women in STEM fields and to promote a positive, family friendly workplace for all faculty. We strongly encourage applications from women and minorities. Open Date: 11/03/2022 Special Instructions to Applicants: Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview. Additional Information: UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Please Note: Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/3603389 Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ New Faculty Line
Assistant Professor of Philosophy Philosophy Department Texas Christian University Starting: August 1, 2023 Job no: 498304 Work type: Full-time Location: TCU Main Campus Categories: AddRan College of Liberal Arts Application Deadline Extended to 12/15/2022 Position Details This full-time faculty position is on campus and in person. Assistant Professor (tenure track) Starting August 1, 2023. AOS: Metaphysics. AOC: open but those with teaching interests in social ontology, aesthetics, and/or philosophy of science are strongly encouraged to apply (the department has no teaching needs in the field of ethics). 3/2 teaching load. Salary: competitive Possibility of internal faculty summer research grants. Candidates should demonstrate (1) promise of significant publication in AOS; (2) commitment to undergraduate teaching and recruitment of majors and minors, especially from underserved, underrepresented, or marginalized students; and (3) possess a Ph.D. by time of appointment. Contact the Department Chair, John R. Harris, with any questions (j.r.harris@tcu.edu). Department Details The Department is currently composed of five full-time philosophers who are dedicated to both teaching and scholarship. As a point of pride, we work to support junior faculty as they acclimate to their new surroundings. There are numerous opportunities for faculty to bring guest speakers to campus, and there are regular opportunities for research support (internal grants, etc.). We draw some of the best students at TCU to our majors and minor, and those students have continued into exceptional careers and programs of graduate study. School/College Description Named for TCU’s founders, Addison and Randolph Clark, the AddRan College of Liberal Arts is home to the core academic disciplines of the humanities and social sciences. The College includes approximately 155 full-time faculty members, 13 departments (Comparative Race & Ethnic Studies, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, English, Geography, History, Modern Language Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, Sociology & Anthropology, Spanish and Hispanic Studies, and Women & Gender Studies), and two units of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (Army and Air Force). AddRan College departments confer 17 Bachelor of Arts and 7 Bachelor of Science degrees, a Bachelor of General Studies, an online master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a Master of Liberal Arts degree, and master’s and Ph.D. degrees in History, English, and Rhetoric and Composition. University & Fort Worth Description ABOUT TCU Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine. Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity. At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included. ABOUT FORT WORTH Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country. Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues. Required Application Materials & Application Instructions Women and those from under-represented groups and traditions are strongly encouraged to apply. All application materials must be uploaded no later than December 1, 2022. Departmental representatives will conduct virtual interviews for the first round of the selection process. Finalists will be invited to campus for an in-person visit. Apply for this job through jobs.tcu.edu and upload your complete electronic dossier, including a short letter of application, CV, short writing sample, evidence of teaching excellence, syllabi of pertinent courses taught, and a brief statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion as they pertain to your teaching, research, and/or academic career goals. Three letters of reference will be requested at a later time in the process from the three references you provide in the application. Your references will receive an email from TCU asking them to upload a LOR on your behalf. TCU only accepts online applications and documents. AA/EEO Statement As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Advertised: October 24, 2022 Central Daylight Time Applications close: Open until filled Job category Faculty (Assistant or Associate Professor) / Tenure-track AOS Areas of specialization that fall under the umbrella of PPE (e.g., political philosophy, ethics and public policy, feminism, philosophy of race, philosophy of social science, rational choice theory) and active research interests in PPE. AOC Less an area of competence but still a requisite qualification: a willingness and capacity to teach courses that cover aspects of political economy, public choice, and game theory. The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Program in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking to appoint a tenure-track faculty member –an Assistant Professor, or an early-in-rank Associate Professor — to serve as a core faculty member in our thriving Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program and to take a leading role in developing and expanding the PPE Program. The position will begin on July 1, 2023. The successful candidate will likely have a primary appointment in the Philosophy Department, which houses the PPE Program and the PPE Society, although appointment in either Political Science or Public Policy is a possibility, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. AOS: Areas of specialization that fall under the umbrella of PPE (e.g., political philosophy, ethics and public policy, feminism, philosophy of race, philosophy of social science, rational choice theory) and active research interests in PPE. AOC: Less an area of competence but still a requisite qualification: a willingness and capacity to teach courses that cover aspects of political economy, public choice, and game theory. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Normal responsibilities include a standard 2-2 teaching load, graduate student supervision, committee work, and active support and engagement with PPE-related undergraduate extracurricular activities. Applications from women and minorities are particularly welcome. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. The December 1, 2022 review of applications date is a soft date. Applications received by that date will get full consideration. We will try to give the same consideration for applications that received after December 1, 2022, but we cannot guarantee it. We will continue our review of applications until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please follow this link, so as to be officially recorded as an applicant by the University: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/242564 Your application should include:
For all questions, please contact: Kori Hensell, ppeprogram_hiringunc.edu Review begins December 1, 2022, 7:00pm EST. |
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