ACLS Humanities Diversity and Inclusion Postdoctoral Fellow, Temple University

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