Jobs in Philosophy in Americas
The Department of Humanities at Michigan Technological University seeks to appoint a Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy for the academic year, 2010-2011.
Area of Specialization: Ethics and/or French Continental Philosophy
Area of Competence: Open
Successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses possibly including ethics, engineering ethics, biomedical ethics, logic, philosophy of religion and political philosophy.
Anticipated course load will be 3-3.
Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three confidential letters of recommendation to:
Ron Strickland, Chair
Department of Humanities
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Review of applications will begin July 26 and continue until the position is filled.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of New Brunswick Fredericton campus invites applications for an eleven-month teaching term appointment at instructor level to begin August 15th, 2010. The successful applicant will have a PhD in hand or near completion and will be expected to teach six course (three per semester), including upper-level undergraduate courses. Ability to teach in the areas of philosophy of mind, and philosophy of technology is an asset, as is a strong record of teaching excellence.
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter outlining their teaching, research interests and experience. The letter should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier or comparable evident of successful teaching experience. In addition, applicants should arrange to have three letter of recommendation sent to:
Dr. Robert A. Larmer, Chair
Department of Philosophy
University of New Brunswick
P.O. Box 4400
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5A3
rlarmer [__at__] unb [dot] ca
Review of applications will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The position is subject to budgetary approval.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Applicants should indicate current citizenship status.
Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, seeks a part-time instructor for one section of Phil 120, Critical Thinking (Informal Logic), for the fall term of 2010. Candidate should have graduate preparation in Philosophy. Send CV, contact information for three references, and cover letter as email attachments to Dr. David O'Hara at ohara [__at__] augie [dot] edu. Review of applications will begin immediately. For more information about Augustana, visit our website at www.augie.edu. Augustana College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Qualified Women and Minority Applicants are Encouraged to Apply. Applicants Must Comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and are Required to Submit Official Transcripts Upon Employment.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Business Ethics, and Health Care Ethics and general introductory philosophy courses. Desire and willingness to teach philosophy/ethics to introductory community college students. Teach a total of 30 credit hours of courses per academic year (normally balanced over fall and winter semesters). Participation in division and college governance and demonstration of ongoing educational and professional growth are expected.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree in Philosophy from an accredited institution of higher education is required by time of hire. Area of specialization should be in applied or professional ethics
2. Demonstrated current and ongoing professional growth, as well as a commitment to student learning.
3. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES CONSIDERED:
1. Ph.D in Philosophy from an accredited institution of higher education.
2. Substantive multicultural experience (for example: urban community service, academic course work in minority or foreign language studies, or teaching experience with minority students).
3. Ability to teach in a variety of formats, including on-line and/or using technology as a learning tool.
4. College teaching experience at the introductory level.
POSITION RANK: Instructor
START DATE: Fall, 2010
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title. Include a writing sample, resume, three current letters of professional reference, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.
IMPORTANT: Once you have submitted your completed application, if you are unable to attach additional materials, i.e. cover letter, resume, letters of reference, and/or transcripts, these may be submitted to the Human Resource Office.
All new employees will be required to complete an employer’s verification form, I-9, no later than three (3) days from the date of hire.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Delta College not to discriminate in employment, education, public accommodation or public service on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, arrest record, veteran status, disability, or other classifications as required by applicable U.S. federal, state or local law. Direct inquiries to the Equity/Compliance Officer, Delta College, 1961 Delta Road, Office J101, University Center, MI 48710, telephone 989-686-9547, or email: equityoffice [__at__] delta [dot] edu
St. Cloud State University is seeking an Assistant Professor of Philosophy, One year Fixed-term position beginning August 2010, contingent on funding; salary commensurate with academic qualifications and experience. Responsibilities: Teaching duties will include large sections of Critical Reasoning, at least one section of Honors Philosophy, and one or more of the following: Environmental Ethics, Aesthetics, and History of 19th and 20th Century Philosophy. Qualifications and Experience: Ph.D. in Philosophy required by date of appointment. AOS: Open, AOC: Ethics or Applied Ethics. Evidence of ability to teach Environmental Ethics, large sections of Critical Reasoning and Aesthetics or History of 19th and 20th Century Philosophy required. Preference will be given to those who have previously taught Environmental Ethics. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds. Apply to: Kevin Sharpe, Chair of Fixed-Term Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, St. Cloud State University, 720 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498. Phone: (320) 308-5316; Fax: (320) 308-2090; Email: kwsharpe [__at__] stcloudstate [dot] edu. Application information and deadline: The application should include a letter of interest, CV, graduate transcript (copy is sufficient for initial screening), three current letters of professional recommendation, writing sample, and evidence of teaching excellence. Review of applications will begin July 2, 2010; position will remain open until filled. SCSU is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, GLBT, and persons with disabilities. SCSU is a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
Position starts in the 2011/2012 school year; interviews will occur in the Fall of 2010.
Competence in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of religion, and history of philosophy
Christian college; professors must sign a broad statement of faith
Contact Associate Provost Calvin White at the e-mail below.
La Unidad Académica de Filosofía de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAF) está interesada en contratar a un investigador o investigadora y docente de tiempo completo por un período determinado de agosto de 2010 a julio de 2011.
El candidato deberá tener el grado de Doctor y demostrar capacidad de generar publicaciones de alto nivel en su área de especialización y mostrar capacidad para dar diferentes cursos sobre temas clásicos y de discusión contemporánea de las asignaturas indicadas abajo (tanto de licenciatura como posgrado).
Las obligaciones del puesto incluyen la investigación, la impartición de las siguiente asignaturas de nivel licenciatura:
- Metodología filosófica
- Textos filosóficos modernos
- Seminario de Textos filosóficos modernos
De nivel maestría:
- Seminario básico de área Racionalidad práctica
Además:
Asesoría de estudiantes en ambos niveles, participar en comités académicos y en la vida académica de la UAF.
Los interesados deben mandar una carta con su solicitud (dirigida al director de la UAF, Dr. Antonio Núñez Martínez, correo electrónico: anuma9 [__at__] hotmail [dot] com), una copia de su currículum, dos cartas de recomendación, un proyecto de investigación y un ensayo que ejemplifique su trabajo, a:
Unidad Académica de Filosofía
Edificio Norte, Posgrados de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, tercer piso.
Campus Dos de la UAZ (Colonia Hidráulica)
Apartado Postal 555 Sucursal Universidad
Zacatecas, Zacatecas. México
De haber interés en la UAF por el candidato, éste deberá estar en disposición de ser entrevistado por un comité y de dictar una ponencia sobre alguno de sus temas de especialización en una fecha que se le anunciará con oportunidad. (La entrevista y la conferencia deberán ser presenciales.)
El proceso de selección tendrá lugar a lo largo de los meses de mayo a julio de 2010. La entrevista y la ponencia se llevarán a cabo en el mes de julio de 2010. Se espera que la relación laboral empiece entre el segundo semestre de 2010 y el primero de 2011.
Fecha límite para mandar solicitudes: 15 de junio de 2010.
Mayores informes en: http://unidadfilosofiauaz.weebly.com/
La Unidad Académica de Filosofía de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas (UAF) está interesada en contratar a un investigador o investigadora y docente de tiempo completo por un período determinado de agosto de 2010 a julio de 2011.
El candidato deberá tener el grado de Doctor y demostrar capacidad de generar publicaciones de alto nivel en su área de especialización y mostrar capacidad para dar diferentes cursos sobre temas clásicos y de discusión contemporánea de las asignaturas indicadas abajo (tanto de licenciatura como posgrado).
Las obligaciones del puesto incluyen la investigación, la impartición de las siguiente asignaturas de nivel licenciatura:
- Historia de la filosofía siglo XIX
- Filosofía y educación
- Lectura y escritura de textos filosóficos
Además:
Asesoría de estudiantes, participar en comités académicos y en la vida académica de la UAF.
Los interesados deben mandar una carta con su solicitud (dirigida al director de la UAF, Dr. Antonio Núñez Martínez correo electrónico: anuma9 [__at__] hotmail [dot] com), una copia de su currículum, dos cartas de recomendación, un proyecto de investigación y un ensayo que ejemplifique su trabajo, a:
Unidad Académica de Filosofía
Edificio Norte, Posgrados de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades, tercer piso.
Campus Dos de la UAZ (Colonia Hidráulica)
Apartado Postal 555 Sucursal Universidad
Zacatecas, Zacatecas. México
De haber interés en la UAF por el candidato, éste deberá estar en disposición de ser entrevistado por un comité y de dictar una ponencia sobre alguno de sus temas de especialización en una fecha que se le anunciará con oportunidad. (La entrevista y la conferencia deberán ser presenciales.)
El proceso de selección tendrá lugar a lo largo de los meses de mayo a julio de 2010. La entrevista y la ponencia se llevarán a cabo en el mes de julio de 2010. Se espera que la relación laboral empiece entre el segundo semestre de 2010 y el primero de 2011.
Fecha límite para mandar solicitudes: 15 de junio de 2010.
Mayores informes en: http://unidadfilosofiauaz.weebly.com/
Instructor of Philosophy (One-year, temporary)
The College of Arts & Behavioral Science at Saginaw Valley State University is seeking applicants to fill the Instructor of Philosophy One Year Temporary position. For complete list of requirements, further information, and to apply for this position, please visit www.jobs.svsu.edu. Applicants must apply on-line at www.jobs.svsu.edu . SVSU is an EO/AA employer.
Lyman Briggs College—an undergraduate, residential, liberal arts, science program at Michigan State University—invites applications for a visiting instructor. Candidates must be committed to undergraduate teaching, and should hold a M.S. with a specialization in the history, philosophy, and/or sociology of science or technology, or a closely related field. Having a PhD is preferred. The successful candidate will teach a total of five courses: two or three sections of our first-year introduction to history, philosophy and sociology of science (HPS) course, and three or two upper-division HPS courses. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applications must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online, at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo, and should include a cover letter, CV, teaching portfolio, and three letters of recommendation (submitted directly to Academic Jobs Online by their authors). Deadline to ensure consideration of applications is June 1, 2010, but review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. John Waller, at wallerj1 [__at__] msu [dot] edu or at Lyman Briggs College; 35 East Holmes Hall; Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI 48825-1107. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must provide a document of employment authorization for the U.S. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.