Position Description:
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Tennessee Knoxville invites applications for Head of the department, areas of specialization open. We are looking for an individual with a distinguished record of research, excellent teaching, and relevant service or administrative experience. Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and inclusively with colleagues, staff, and students are especially important. The successful candidate will oversee a department with 30 tenure- and non-tenure track faculty, 25-30 graduate students, and approximately 80 majors.

The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. UTK is an R1 land-grant university, the flagship institution in the University of Tennessee system, and values engaged forms of research/scholarship/creative activity, teaching and service, and considers evidence of these commitments in the records of applicants.

The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Nashville, Atlanta, Ashville, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The head is responsible for care of the academic program through recruitment and development of the faculty, including recommendation for hiring, promotion, and salary increases; assignment of courses; assignment of office space; development and review of the curriculum; encouragement and support of faculty teaching and research; encouragement and support of faculty in departmental and university service; representation of the department in the college and university and in the community outside the university.

The head is also responsible for support of the academic program through employment and supervision of support staff personnel, management of departmental physical facilities and equipment, preparation and defense of the departmental budget, and authorization of any expenditure from the departmental budget. Finally, the department head is responsible for endowment funds in the department, and working with the College Advancement Office to cultivate donors in support of the department mission.

The head is supported by staff to accomplish these responsibilities. New heads receive training from the College of Arts and Sciences and mentorship from other heads in the Division of Arts and Humanities.

Qualifications:
Required qualifications:

Must have a PhD, teaching and service credentials, and a body of research appropriate for appointment to the rank of Full Professor in our department. They must demonstrate evidence of leadership on committees, in departmental or program administration, on association boards, or the professional equivalent. Advanced Associate Professors will be considered as long as they are eligible for Full Professor upon appointment.

Application Instructions:
The following items are required for a complete application: a letter of application, current CV, teaching statement, a statement of leadership philosophy, description of current research, and contact information for three references. At least one reference should speak to the applicant's leadership abilities. Candidates must submit a complete application at http://apply.interfolio.com/158944. Review of applications will begin on January 22, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

The anticipated start date for this appointment is August 1, 2025. Questions about the position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Prof. Susan Lawrence ([email protected]).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or [email protected] or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or [email protected].

The Department of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a tenured position, rank Associate Professor or Professor, beginning Fall 2025. Rank will be determined at time of appointment and assistant professors with credentials appropriate for appointment at the associate rank will also be considered. This will be a joint position with the School of Data Science. AOS: Ethics and Data Science, broadly construed, with research and teaching interests in areas such as (but not limited to) privacy, model transparency, explainability, public trust, algorithmic fairness, data and social justice (including approaches traditionally underrepresented in the field such as feminist, queer/trans, non-Western, etc.), data and migration, environmental issues, or related questions for artificial intelligence. AOC: Open, but candidates should be able to teach the required ethics class for graduate students in Data Science and to co-teach in the undergraduate “Data and Society” studio course. The successful candidate will have a tenure home in the Department of Philosophy, with a workload split of 51% in Philosophy and 49% in the University’s interdisciplinary School of Data Science.

In addition to the required AOS above, candidates must: (1) have a doctoral degree in philosophy or a related discipline (such as Science & Technology Studies) at the time of appointment; (2) provide evidence of scholarly activity appropriate for a tenured position in a philosophy department; and (3) provide evidence of successful teaching. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching practices engage, include, and eliminate barriers to learning for UNC Charlotte students, and how their educational approach helps increase the engagement and success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university. A record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and/or extramural funding appropriate to rank at appointment is required. Workload for research intensive faculty is two courses per semester, at all levels (including graduate seminars), plus typical service duties. Salary competitive.

Our department embodies an inter-traditional approach to philosophy; we engage in work within and between philosophical traditions, aiming to build a philosophical culture where sub-disciplinary boundaries are less important than the resources traditions provide for addressing concrete practices and problems. The philosophy department offers a major and minor, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Ethics, and an M.A. in Ethics and Applied Philosophy. It has connections to other units across the university, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and is closely affiliated with UNC Charlotte’s Center for Professional and Applied Ethics (https://ethics.charlotte.edu/). For more information on the department, including its vision for intertraditionality, visit https://philosophy.charlotte.edu/.

The School of Data Science (SDS) (https://sds.charlotte.edu/) is an interdisciplinary unit housed in the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI). Established in January 2020, it was the first School of Data Science in the Carolinas. Currently, the SDS offers a Bachelor of Science in Data Science, an undergraduate certificate in Sports Analytics, and two Master of Science programs (Data Science & Business Analytics and Health Informatics & Analytics). The SDS is planning to launch a data science PhD program in Fall 2025, pending final approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The SDS teaches and researches methods to apply statistics and computer science techniques to develop data-driven solutions to real-world problems, including the ethical application and use of data in communication studies, business, healthcare, social sciences, transportation, engineering, and more. The School has grown quickly to more than 800 students, half of them graduate students, and it is continuing to evolve with the needs of the students, university, and community. Currently, the school has approximately 80 full time, joint, and affiliate faculty.

As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 15 departments, 18 interdisciplinary programs, and 6 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university’s goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College’s 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the second largest institution within the University of North Carolina system. This past Fall, UNC Charlotte enrolled 31,091 students and experienced record growth with its incoming first-year class and graduate programs. UNC Charlotte is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising seven academic colleges offering 171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees, 65 Master’s degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,545 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living alumni.

The city of Charlotte is a dynamic place to live, work and connect for faculty, students, alumni, and staff, with its outstanding cultural, recreational, and business amenities. Its 15th largest city, Charlotte is consistently ranked as one of the very best places to live in the United States (it was recently ranked #5 on the 2024–25 list by U.S. News and World Report).

Applicants must apply electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/ (position number 005817) and attach (1) a detailed application letter responding to the job qualifications and description; and (2) a current CV. Additional materials will be requested at later stages of the search. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and will be required to submit an official transcript of their highest degree. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Gordon Hull at [email protected].

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.

Applications received by December 15, 2024 are assured full consideration although recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

Lecturer in Philosophy

AOS: Open; AOC: History of Western Philosophy and introductory-level Applied Ethics Position No. 00053809. The Philosophy Department of Southern Methodist University seeks to fill a full time Lecturer position beginning August 2025. One year contract, renewable. Approximately 8 courses per year (4/semester), all undergraduate. No research or service duties. Ph.D. in Philosophy or closely related field required within one year of appointment. Evidence of teaching excellence required.

The successful candidate will regularly teach History of Modern Philosophy as well as introductory courses in applied ethics (such as Contemporary Moral Problems, Business Ethics, and Technology, Society and Value). The department also has periodic teaching needs in Ancient Philosophy. We would welcome candidates who are interested in expanding our current offerings beyond the standard Western canon; candidates prepared to teach courses on philosophical traditions of Africa, Asia, India, Latin America, or Indigenous peoples, for example, are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Philosophy is committed to increasing the diversity of the department and the campus community and strongly encourages applications from members of groups that continue to be underrepresented in academia and the field of philosophy. SMU is academically secular and welcomes faculty and students from all backgrounds. SMU is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus. We welcome applications from women, underrepresented scholars, military veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As a private institution, SMU is exempt from recent state laws weakening public academic institutions. More information about the philosophy department can be found at: http://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/philosophy.

SMU’s Philosophy Department is a collegial community of scholars with interests across a wide range of areas in philosophy, active in scholarship and committed to excellence in teaching. The Department regularly hosts lectures, colloquia, and workshops featuring leading philosophers from around the world. 

SMU is a nationally ranked private, non-sectarian research institution located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas. Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, home to the Philosophy Department, is the largest academic unit at SMU, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration through the Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute (DCII), which provides funding and support for research clusters that encourage cross-departmental collaboration. The City of Dallas is one of the nation’s most cosmopolitan commercial and cultural centers, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is the fourth largest in the US. To learn more about Dedman College and SMU, please visit https://www.smu.edu/dedman and http://www.smu.edu.

To apply send complete dossier including letter of application, CV, graduate transcript, and materials indicating teaching quality (including three (3) letters of evaluation assessing teaching, sample teaching evaluations, and a teaching statement) to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/150787. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by December 1, 2024, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, [email protected].

Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.