Department Chair

Job List: 
Americas
Name of institution: 
Howard University
Town: 
Washington, DC
Country: 
USA
Job Description: 

HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC. The Department of Philosophy is searching for a department chair to begin Fall 2015. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. We are looking for an internationally recognized scholar and experienced administrator to build on the existing strengths of the department and help expand its presence on campus and beyond. We have special needs in the areas of philosophy of mind, philosophy of language and epistemology, but distinguished applicants in other areas of philosophy are also welcome. We are a pluralistic department with special strengths in Africana philosophy and ethics. Applicants should hold either the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Applicants who are currently Associate Professors should be eligible to be promoted to Full Professor at the time of appointment. Applicants should have a strong record of research commensurate with their academic rank. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current curriculum vitae including an e-mail address and phone number at which the candidate may be reached, and the names and contact information of three to five references. Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio.com and uploaded no later than 11:59 PM EST, December 15, 2014 using the link: http://apply.interfolio.com/27376 Nominations and inquiries regarding this position should be sent to Professor Jules P. Harrell, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair at: jharrell [__at__] howard [dot] edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, but early application is encouraged. Nominations are invited. Howard University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion, or disability.

Deadline for Applications: 
December 15, 2014
E-mail: 
brandon [dot] hogan [__at__] howard [dot] edu
Do you wish to advertise a job?: 
I wish to advertise a job