Butler University Job Listing

Assistant Professor of Philosophy – College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Position Overview
The Department of Philosophy, Religion, and Classics at Butler University seeks to hire a philosopher with scholarly expertise that extends beyond the Anglo-American analytical philosophical tradition, with facility and teaching ability in continental philosophy and the history of modern philosophy. Teaching competency in one or more of the following is also highly desirable: environmental philosophy, Asian/African/African-American/Latin American philosophy, ethics, philosophy of race/class/gender. In addition to the undergraduate philosophy program, candidates should be prepared to teach regularly in Butler’s first year seminar program, and able to contribute to one or more of the college’s interdisciplinary programs: Science, Technology, and Environmental Studies; Neuroscience; Peace and Conflict Studies; and/or Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies. The successful candidate will demonstrate clear signs of being a program builder, and will possess an infectious enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching. Candidates should expect to complete PhD by August 1st, 2017. Direct search inquiries to Chad Bauman, Chair of the department/search committee at [email protected].

To Apply 

Applicants must submit a:

• Curriculum Vitae
• 1- or 2-page cover letter briefly outlining research interests and teaching philosophy/experience
• Unofficial transcripts
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Writing sample
• Thorough evidence of teaching experience/excellence (evaluations, etc.).

Completed materials should be submitted via email to:
Claudia Johnson, Administrative Specialist - Department of Philosophy, Religion and Classics 
[email protected]

Or via mail to:
Claudia Johnson, Administrative Specialist
Department of Philosophy, Religion, and Classics
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Butler University
4600 Sunset Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46208

Complete applications must be received by October 28, 2016 to be assured consideration. Only completed applications will be considered.
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