The Ethics Institute at Dartmouth College invites applications for the Burt Dorsett ‘53 postdoctoral
fellow in ethics. The Dorsett fellowship program supports new scholars whose research addresses
questions of ethics from a range of perspectives in moral philosophy, political philosophy, applied
ethics, professional ethics or philosophy of law.

This is a two-year residential fellowship program. For the duration of the fellowship, Dorsett
fellows are expected to pursue independent research while participating in the intellectual life of the
Ethics Institute. This includes participating in the Institute’s annual moral and political philosophy
workshop where both junior and senior scholars come to campus to discuss new work in ethics.
The Dorsett fellow will also participate in the Institute’s annual student fellowship program by
discussing their own research with our undergraduate fellows. The Dorsett fellow will also teach a
course related to ethics in the second year.Fellows receive an annual stipend of approximately
$57,960 plus benefits and an allocation for research expenses (exact funding levels will be set at the
time of offer).

The fellow will also join the broader community of postdoctoral research fellows that includes the
Provost’s Fellowship Program, Dartmouth Society of Fellows, the John Sloan Dickey Fellows, the
Neukom Institute Fellows, the Rockefeller Center Fellows, the Quantitative Social Sciences Fellows,
and the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows in the Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences.
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Philosophy, Ethics, Political Science or a related discipline or be
ABD with a Ph.D. expected before the start date of their appointment. Applicants will be selected
on the basis of their academic achievement, promise in both research and teaching, and their
demonstrated commitment to advancing the mission of the Ethics Institute.

Dartmouth is highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty,
and staff. We are especially interested in applicants who are able to work effectively with students,
faculty, and staff from all backgrounds, including but not limited to: racial and ethnic minorities,
women, individuals who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities,
individuals from lower income backgrounds, and/or first generation college graduates. Applicants
should state in their cover letter how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences
prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract, writing sample, and three
confidential letters of recommendation to (interfolio link). To ensure full consideration by the search
committee, applications should be submitted by November 1, 2022.

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Summary of Duties

The Marywood University Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Philosophy to begin August 2022. Area of Specialization should be in Social and Political Philosophy, with expertise in Climate Justice or Environmental Justice and the ability to contribute to our university’s new Environmental Studies program. Area of Competence is open, with preference given to candidates who can teach courses and advise students in our department’s Certificate Program in Bioethics (including our course on Healthcare and Social Justice). We would also view candidates favorably whose teaching or research intersects with Latinx Studies and/or Black Studies. We encourage applications from candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in an educational and work environment.

Responsibilities include teaching in Marywood University’s new Core curriculum. Course load will include both Introduction to Philosophy and upper-level undergraduate courses in one’s areas of specialization or competence. Additional duties include student advisement, commitment to scholarly research, and participation in department, university, and professional service. Full-time teaching load is 4/3. Summer online teaching opportunities are available.

Requirements
Educational
Required: Ph.D. in Philosophy (ABD considered). Area of Specialization in Social and Political Philosophy, with a focus in Climate Justice or Environmental Justice. Candidates must be able to articulate how they will carry out Marywood’s Mission and Core Values through their teaching and service.

Preferred: Prior college teaching experience. Online teaching experience. Competence in Bioethics. Teaching or research intersects with Latinx Studies and/or Black Studies.

Other Elements
Marywood University is a comprehensive Catholic institution sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, located in northeastern Pennsylvania. Additional information about the University is available at www.marywood.edu. Marywood University is committed to being an equitable and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants who share our vision to apply. EEO/AA employer.

Required Documents
Applicants should submit an application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three (3) references. At least one of the references should be able to speak about the applicant’s teaching ability.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, please submit all materials by July 8, 2022.

Any questions regarding applications may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Aaron Simmons: [email protected].

Marywood University is committed to being an equitable and inclusive workplace, and we encourage applicants who share our vision to apply. EEO/AA employer.

More information here.

The Political Economy Project (PEP) at Dartmouth College seeks applications for a full-time one-year renewable postdoctoral fellowship with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2022. We seek qualified candidates who work on social/political philosophy, ethics, and/or history of political thought, all broadly construed. PEP is an interdisciplinary initiative focused on normative questions at the intersection of politics, economics, and philosophy. The majority of the fellow’s time will be devoted to independent research. The fellow will teach two courses per year in either the Government or Philosophy Departments, at least one of which will be an introductory-level course related to political economy. The fellow is expected to attend and actively assist in planning PEP events and otherwise participate in PEP's intellectual life and the Government Department or Philosophy Department during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. The selected candidate will hold an appointment as a Lecturer in either the Government Department or Philosophy Department and as a Postdoctoral Fellow in PEP. The initial appointment will be for one academic year, with the expectation of renewal for one further year assuming good performance. The fellow will also join the broader community of postdoctoral research fellows that includes the Dartmouth Society of Fellows, the John Sloan Dickey Fellows, the Neukom Institute Fellows, the Rockefeller Center Fellows, the Quantitative and Social Sciences Fellows, and the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows in the Humanities and Humanistic Social Sciences. The salary is competitive and includes benefits.

Dartmouth is highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff. We are especially interested in diverse applicants who can work effectively with an inclusive and diverse student body, faculty, and staff.  Dartmouth is made up of individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), women, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, individuals from lower-income backgrounds, and first-generation college students and graduates. Applicants should state in their cover letter, or a separate statement, how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth's commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications:

PhD or ABD in Political Science, Philosophy, or a closely related field.
 
Application Instructions:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Three Letters of Recommendation
3. Writing Sample (chapter or article length)
Review of applications will begin on June 30, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Start date will be negotiable, though September 1 is preferred.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Your offer is contingent upon your consent to a pre-employment background check with results acceptable under Dartmouth policy.

https://www.dartmouth.edu/~hrs/pdfs/background_check_policy.pdf

For additional job openings at Dartmouth College, please see the Office of the Provost and Human Resources.

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