Jobs In Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy of the University of Twente in the Netherlands is looking for two assistant professors:
Assistant Professor in Philosophy (2 years, full-time)
Assistant Professor in Philosophy (1 year, full-time)
The department of philosophy is internationally leading in the philosophy and ethics of technology, and in philosophy of science in practice. It currently includes seven tenured staff members, three tenure trackers, two postdocs, fourteen PhD students, and several temporary faculty members. The department participates in and directs the interuniversity 3TU.Center for Ethics and Technology (ww.ethicsandtechnology.eu). Both the department and the Center have a strong international orientation and include members from many different nationalities. The department is currently in need of two temporary faculty members, one for two years and one for one year, to support its teaching activities and to strengthen its research program.
The Challenge
You teach (80%) philosophy for bachelor and master programs in engineering and social science. You may also teach philosophy courses in the master program Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society (https://www.utwente.nl/psts/). Courses may include a selection of the following, depending on your strengths and preferences, and on what is vacant: philosophy of communication, business ethics, computer ethics, philosophy of psychology, academic/research skills and methods, philosophy of (value sensitive) design, human-technology relations for engineers, philosophy of science for students in engineering and social sciences, argumentation theory and logic, professional ethics for engineers, and others. Some courses will be co-taught with other teachers. You perform research (20%) in the area of philosophy, with a focus on the role of science and technology in society. Your research will focus on philosophical issues in relation to science and/or technology, in particular on ethics of technology, human-technology relations, and/or philosophy of science in practice. It. will be embedded in the department’s research program and in either CTIT (the Centre for Informatics and Information Technology) or MIRA (Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine). It may also be embedded in the 3TU.Center for Ethics and Technology.
Offer
For both vacancies: You are appointed as an Assistant Professor (full-time). The starting date is March 1, 2016 (negotiable). The gross monthly salary ranges from € 3.400,- up to € 4.654,- gross per month (based on experience) in accordance with the job profile for a “Universitair Docent-2”, under the University System for Job Classification (UJC). In addition, the University of Twente offers attractive employment conditions (for example, 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end-of-year bonus on top of to the annual salary) and excellent facilities for professional and personal development.
Your profile
You hold a Ph.D. in philosophy, preferably with a specialization in philosophical anthropology, (applied) ethics, political philosophy or philosophy of science (in case of the latter, preferably with specialization in social sciences), and an interest in technology and technological developments and/or in epistemological issues of the engineering and social sciences.
You have broad experience in teaching at a university level, preferably including students in science & engineering, social science, or other non-philosophical fields. You have demonstrable didactic skills in teaching, good teaching evaluations, and a passion for teaching. You are able and willing to teach in areas of philosophy outside your philosophical specialization, both in philosophy at large and in the philosophy/ethics of science and technology.
You have either had a focus on technology in your past research or you have a demonstrable interest in focusing on technology for your future research. You have published in peer-refereed journals, and have relevant international experience.
You have a strong command of the English language. All master programs at the University of Twente are taught in English, and English is the official language at departmental meetings. Bachelor teaching is often in Dutch, but in almost all cases teaching in English is allowed.
We want to stress that candidates with an all-round, broad experience in teaching (diverse courses) take precedence, since the main part of the position consists of teaching.
Information and application
For more information, please contact prof.dr. C. Aydin (Chair Department; o [dot] aydin [__at__] utwente [dot] nl; phone +31-53-4893391) or prof.dr. Philip Brey (full professor and member of Daily Board; P [dot] A [dot] E [dot] Brey [__at__] utwente [dot] nl; phone: +31-53-4894426). Your application should reach us by January 17 2016, and should include a CV, a letter of application (including teaching evaluations), a summary and table of contents of your dissertation (or your full dissertation), a relevant research publication, and contact information for 2 or more references. Interviews will ideally be held between January 19 and January 29 depending on availability of selected candidates. Skype interviews are a possibility. Applications should be uploaded via www.utwente.nl/vacatures/en.
Please indicate if you want to be considered for the ‘one year position’ or the ‘two-year position’. Depending on the financial situation of the department, there is perspective on extending the ‘one year position’ with an additional year.
About the university and region
The University of Twente. We stand for science and technology, high tech, human touch, education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over five faculties we provide more than fifty educational programs. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research. The Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences strives to hold a leading position in their fields in relation to the science and technology research programs of the University of Twente. In all these fields, the faculty provides bachelor, master and professional development programs.
The city of Enschede, in the east of the Netherlands, is a lively city of 150,000, located in beautiful countryside and near spectacular nature areas. It is only two hours away from major European cities like Amsterdam, Cologne and Düsseldorf, three hours from Brussels and also close to London, Paris and Berlin.
University Assistant without doctorate
(20 hours a week; fixed-term employment for the period of 3 years ; position to be filled as of now)
Two positions are advertised.
Job specification
• Tasks supporting research and teaching in the team of Univ.-Prof. Dr. iur. Matthias Klatt
• Autonomous research (with opportunity to take the PhD in the three-years doctorate curriculum of the law faculty)
• Teaching (in the 2nd and 3rd year of employment)
• Participating in the planning and pursuance of research and teaching projects as well as academic events and international conferences
• Contributing to organizational and administrative tasks, in particular to the installation of a new institute
• Contributing to university self-administration
Professional qualifications
• Completed studies of law (Diplom or Master or equivalent foreign exam)
• Focus of interest in one of the following areas: 1. Analytical legal theorie (eg concept and validity of law; theory of legal argumentation; theory of legal science); 2. Substantial legal philosophy (eg theory and application of justice; problem of culturally hetergenous societies); 3. International constitutional law (eg problems of globalization; pluralization and transnationalization of public law; comparative constitutional law; fundamental rights)
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration (eg politics; practical philosophy; political philosophy; economics; sociology)
• Very good knowledge in IT
• Very good foreign language competence (in particular English or a different world language)
• Experience in academic work (desirable)
Personal profile
• Social competence and very good communication skills
• Ability to organize
• Initiative and commitment
• Ability to work autonomously and self-dependent
• Academic curiosity
• Resilience and flexibility
Classification
Salary scheme of the Universitäten-KV (University Collective Agreement): B1
Minimum salary
The minimum salary as stated in the collective agreement and according to the classification scheme is EUR 1331.50 gross/month.
We offer you a job with a lot of responsibility and variety. You can expect an enjoyable work climate, flexible work hours and numerous possibilities for further education and personal development. Take advantage of the chance to enter into a challenging work environment full of team spirit and enthusiasm for your job.
Application Deadline: January 20th 2016
Reference Number: MB/12/99 ex 2015/16
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply.
Especially with regard to academic staff, we welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.
If you are interested, please submit your application documents within the stated deadline. Make sure to indicate the reference number on your application and please send your CV and photo to:
bewerbung [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Personalressort
Universitätsplatz 3
8010 Graz
Questions can be addressed to Univ.-Prof. Dr. Matthias Klatt, phone: 43 (0) 316 / 380 3390, email: matthias [dot] klatt [__at__] uni-graz [dot] at.
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a probationary (tenure-track) position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin 1 July, 2016. The position is subject to budgetary approval.
The area of research specialization is open. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in hand, teaching experience, and be actively engaged in research. Candidates will also be expected to contribute to our MA program. The department has teaching needs in philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, philosophy of law and history of philosophy.
The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and all genders and expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. We are a comprehensive University placing strong emphasis on both research and teaching. For more information about the University of Lethbridge, please visit our web site at www.uleth.ca.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, sample course materials, teaching dossier, a writing sample, a statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, along with three confidential letters of reference and contact information for the referees who have been asked to send those letters of reference on your behalf. All material must be sent electronically to Bev Garnett (bev [dot] garnett [__at__] uleth [dot] ca).
Direct inquiries to: Bryson Brown (Chair, Department of Philosophy) at: brown [__at__] uleth [dot] ca or 403-329-2506.
Consideration of applications will begin on December 18, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
Reference no: 2362/1115
• Utilise your expertise in ethical and political philosophies concerned with the imagination (as well as reason), embodiment, and difference in ethical and political life
• Develop your academic career alongside supportive colleagues
• Full-time, fixed term for three years: $79K - $109K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super
The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff, supporting over 52,000 students.
The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history of intellectual rigour and offers a vibrant research and teaching environment. The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is one of five schools in the faculty, made up of the departments of Archaeology; Classics and Ancient History; Gender and Cultural Studies; History; and Philosophy. The school brings together an exciting group of academics and students who participate in a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is home to some of the leading researchers and teachers in Australia and the world, as well as regularly hosting prominent visitors and international colloquia.
The Department of Philosophy is a leading centre for research and teaching offering a wide range of opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate study in many fields including the history of ancient and early modern philosophy; political philosophy; aesthetics; ethics; philosophy of science; and philosophy of mind, logic, and critical theory.
The University of Sydney invites applications from qualified individuals for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of philosophies of imagination, embodiment, and difference. The successful applicant will work with Professor Moira Gatens and will maintain their own high-quality research project while contributing to collaborative research, also assisting with the organisation of research seminars, workshops, and conferences.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
• a PhD in Philosophy (awarded by time of commencement of appointment)
• research expertise in social and political philosophy and ethics (with particular emphasis on the role of the imagination, embodiment, and difference)
• an outstanding capacity for research and writing.
Desirable for appointment is your:
• administrative experience, particularly in organising workshops and/or seminars
• ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment
• publication record in social, ethical, or political philosophy.
The preferred starting date is 29 February 2016 (negotiable).
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 11.30pm 21 December 2015 (Sydney Time)
The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.
© The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
Reference no: 2362/1115
• Utilise your expertise in ethical and political philosophies concerned with the imagination (as well as reason), embodiment, and difference in ethical and political life
• Develop your academic career alongside supportive colleagues
• Full-time, fixed term for three years: $79K - $109K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super
The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff, supporting over 52,000 students.
The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history of intellectual rigour and offers a vibrant research and teaching environment. The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is one of five schools in the faculty, made up of the departments of Archaeology; Classics and Ancient History; Gender and Cultural Studies; History; and Philosophy. The school brings together an exciting group of academics and students who participate in a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is home to some of the leading researchers and teachers in Australia and the world, as well as regularly hosting prominent visitors and international colloquia.
The Department of Philosophy is a leading centre for research and teaching offering a wide range of opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate study in many fields including the history of ancient and early modern philosophy; political philosophy; aesthetics; ethics; philosophy of science; and philosophy of mind, logic, and critical theory.
The University of Sydney invites applications from qualified individuals for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of philosophies of imagination, embodiment, and difference. The successful applicant will work with Professor Moira Gatens and will maintain their own high-quality research project while contributing to collaborative research, also assisting with the organisation of research seminars, workshops, and conferences.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
• a PhD in Philosophy (awarded by time of commencement of appointment)
• research expertise in social and political philosophy and ethics (with particular emphasis on the role of the imagination, embodiment, and difference)
• an outstanding capacity for research and writing.
Desirable for appointment is your:
• administrative experience, particularly in organising workshops and/or seminars
• ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment
• publication record in social, ethical, or political philosophy.
The preferred starting date is 29 February 2016 (negotiable).
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 11.30pm 21 December 2015 (Sydney Time)
The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.
© The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
Reference no: 2362/1115
• Utilise your expertise in ethical and political philosophies concerned with the imagination (as well as reason), embodiment, and difference in ethical and political life
• Develop your academic career alongside supportive colleagues
• Full-time, fixed term for three years: $79K - $109K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super
The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff, supporting over 52,000 students.
The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history of intellectual rigour and offers a vibrant research and teaching environment. The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is one of five schools in the faculty, made up of the departments of Archaeology; Classics and Ancient History; Gender and Cultural Studies; History; and Philosophy. The school brings together an exciting group of academics and students who participate in a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is home to some of the leading researchers and teachers in Australia and the world, as well as regularly hosting prominent visitors and international colloquia.
The Department of Philosophy is a leading centre for research and teaching offering a wide range of opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate study in many fields including the history of ancient and early modern philosophy; political philosophy; aesthetics; ethics; philosophy of science; and philosophy of mind, logic, and critical theory.
The University of Sydney invites applications from qualified individuals for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of philosophies of imagination, embodiment, and difference. The successful applicant will work with Professor Moira Gatens and will maintain their own high-quality research project while contributing to collaborative research, also assisting with the organisation of research seminars, workshops, and conferences.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
• a PhD in Philosophy (awarded by time of commencement of appointment)
• research expertise in social and political philosophy and ethics (with particular emphasis on the role of the imagination, embodiment, and difference)
• an outstanding capacity for research and writing.
Desirable for appointment is your:
• administrative experience, particularly in organising workshops and/or seminars
• ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment
• publication record in social, ethical, or political philosophy.
The preferred starting date is 29 February 2016 (negotiable).
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 11.30pm 21 December 2015 (Sydney Time)
The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.
© The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
Reference no: 2362/1115
• Utilise your expertise in ethical and political philosophies concerned with the imagination (as well as reason), embodiment, and difference in ethical and political life
• Develop your academic career alongside supportive colleagues
• Full-time, fixed term for three years: $79K - $109K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super
The University of Sydney is Australia's first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. It employs over 7500 permanent staff, supporting over 52,000 students.
The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history of intellectual rigour and offers a vibrant research and teaching environment. The School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) is one of five schools in the faculty, made up of the departments of Archaeology; Classics and Ancient History; Gender and Cultural Studies; History; and Philosophy. The school brings together an exciting group of academics and students who participate in a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is home to some of the leading researchers and teachers in Australia and the world, as well as regularly hosting prominent visitors and international colloquia.
The Department of Philosophy is a leading centre for research and teaching offering a wide range of opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate study in many fields including the history of ancient and early modern philosophy; political philosophy; aesthetics; ethics; philosophy of science; and philosophy of mind, logic, and critical theory.
The University of Sydney invites applications from qualified individuals for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of philosophies of imagination, embodiment, and difference. The successful applicant will work with Professor Moira Gatens and will maintain their own high-quality research project while contributing to collaborative research, also assisting with the organisation of research seminars, workshops, and conferences.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
• a PhD in Philosophy (awarded by time of commencement of appointment)
• research expertise in social and political philosophy and ethics (with particular emphasis on the role of the imagination, embodiment, and difference)
• an outstanding capacity for research and writing.
Desirable for appointment is your:
• administrative experience, particularly in organising workshops and/or seminars
• ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment
• publication record in social, ethical, or political philosophy.
The preferred starting date is 29 February 2016 (negotiable).
All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 11.30pm 21 December 2015 (Sydney Time)
The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged.
© The University of Sydney
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
The Department of History, Anthropology and Philosophy invites applications for a tenure-track position in Philosophy on the Blue Ridge campus at the Assistant Professor level beginning June 1, 2016.
The vision for the Blue Ridge Campus is to offer a variety of educational pathways that meet the needs of the region, to include dual-enrollment courses for high school students, continuing and professional education programs for adult learners, and a full-time cohort-based program for first-time freshmen with courses that will enable students to complete degrees in regional high-demand disciplines. This cohort model may include learning communities and an innovative interdisciplinary curriculum that builds the skills necessary for success in college-level work and uses the region as a context for learning in and out of the classroom. The university will support student success through financial counseling, mandatory advising, and a required pre-college summer program.
Review of applications begins January 4, 2016.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
This position will require teaching three (3) or four (4) courses per semester along with curriculum development on this newest of UNG’s five campuses. Summer teaching is a possibility with this position. Service and scholarly activities are expected, and interdisciplinary curriculum development will be an important component of this position.
Certifications/Licenses & Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. in hand by June 1, 2016 is required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential. Online teaching experience a plus. AOS & AOC: Open, although preference will be given to those who have experience and interest in Non-Western philosophy.
Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Unofficial Transcripts
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit contact information for three professional references. If selected as a finalist, you will also be required to submit three letters of recommendations.
Employer Information: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, as determined by the University of North Georgia in its sole discretion. The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
We provide equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, protected veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.
The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites applications for a
probationary tenure stream position at the rank of Lecturer/Assistant Professor, effective
July 1, 2016. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Areas of specialization:
Epistemology, Metaphysics, History of Philosophy: Rationalists and Empiricists. Areas of
competence: critical thinking, other areas in the history of philosophy, especially Ancient
or Kant.
The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced
undergraduate/graduate levels, with graduate student supervision and committee work.
Excellence in teaching and research is required. Applicants must hold (or be about to
receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy. Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience. The
ideal candidate would be able to teach the following classes: third-year survey classes and
advanced topics classes in Epistemology and Metaphysics, second year classes in the
Rationalists and the Empiricists, critical thinking, and intro to philosophy. Other areas of
competence in the history of philosophy would be assets.
Applications should include: a complete curriculum vitae, transcripts (undergraduate and
graduate), writing sample, teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness),
a statement of research and teaching interests and philosophies, and three confidential
letters of recommendation (in hard copy, forwarded separately by the referees). A record
of publication will be an asset.
Applications should be sent to Duncan MacIntosh, Chair, Department of Philosophy,
Dalhousie University, 6135 University Avenue, PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS, Canada B3H
4R2. (Please use dalphil [__at__] dal [dot] ca for correspondence).
Deadline for applications is January 31, 2016
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent
residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative
Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal
people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.
The Department of Philosophy at Texas State University invites applications for two Tenure-Track Assistant professorships to start in the Fall 2016 semester. AOS: One or more of: Applied Philosophy; Experimental Philosophy; Cognitive Science & Moral Psychology; Ethics of Science and Technology; Bioethics; Research Ethics; Africana Thought; or Philosophy of Culture. AOC: One or more of: History of Philosophy; Ethics; Philosophy of Language; Logic; Metaphysics; or Aesthetics.
Typical teaching load is 3/3, with a 2/2 assigned for the first year. Some teaching may be in evening courses. The department teaches two courses that meet a General Education Core Curriculum requirement to over 4,000 students each long semester, offers a BA in Philosophy, a MA in Applied Philosophy and Ethics, and minors in Philosophy, Value Studies, and Religion. Class size for most 1000-level course sections is 50. The department also offers these courses in large lecture sections (with required weekly discussion groups and a team of Graduate Instructional Assistants).
Other course assignments will be based on expertise and departmental need, possibly including doctoral-level Responsible Conduct of Research/Research Ethics. There are expectations of service to the department, college, university, and profession. We strongly support cross-disciplinary collaborations.
Successful candidates will be expected to be effective teachers and committed to teaching lower level philosophy courses as part of a core curriculum. PhD in Philosophy required by the time of appointment. ABD candidates please provide a letter from your committee chair verifying your anticipated completion before August 2016. Experience teaching Introduction to Philosophy or Moral Problems courses, and an active research program are strongly preferred.
The Department: The Department of Philosophy at Texas State University grants the BA in Philosophy, the MA in Applied Philosophy and Ethics, and offers undergraduate minors in Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Value Studies, as well as a graduate certificate in Professional Ethics. The Department has 35 full-time faculty members in Fall 2015, and teaches the largest number of undergraduates of any public university in Texas, over 5000 in Fall 2015. Members of the department have received funding from NEH or NSF in each of the past three years. Departmental activities include the Philosophy Dialogues, a program of ~50 events each semester including lectures, films, and discussions; an active chapter of Phi Sigma Tau; an annual student symposium; an annual alumni banquet; two student journals; an Ethics Bowl team, and an International Business Ethics Case Competition team.
The University: Founded in 1899, Texas State University is a doctoral-granting Emerging Research University located in the Austin-San Antonio corridor, the largest campus in The Texas State University System, and the 4th largest in the state. Texas State’s more than 38,000 students choose from 96 undergraduate, 88 master’s, and 12 doctoral programs offered by ten colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 48% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is a Hispanic Serving Institution and one of the top 16 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In the fall of 2012, there were over 1,100 full-time faculty and nearly 2,000 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2012, Texas State had an annual operating budget of $450 million and research expenditures of more than $36 million. The Alkek Library has more than 2.3 million titles in its collection, including major archives of Cormac McCarthy and Sam Shepard in the Wittliff Collections. Located in the Texas Hill Country, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities including the headwaters of the San Marcos River, home to eight endangered species and the second-largest springs in Texas. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at http://www.txstate.edu.
TO APPLY: Please send the following to Professor Craig Hanks at craig [dot] hanks [__at__] txstate [dot] edu. Please include Assistant Professor Search in the subject line. Review will begin 4 December 2015.
• Cover Letter
• CV
• Research and Teaching Statement(s) – may be included in cover letter
• Evidence of Teaching Excellence
• Two Sample Syllabi:
o A syllabus for one of our 1000-level courses: PHIL 1305: Philosophy and Critical Thinking, or PHIL 1320: Ethics and Society;
o A Syllabus for a graduate level course
• Contact Information for References and Three Letters of Reference
• A Texas State University Employment Application available at: http://facultyrecords.provost.txstate.edu/faculty-employment/application...
Personnel Policies: Faculty are eligible for life, disability, health, and dental insurance programs. A variety of retirement plans are available depending on eligibility. Participation in a retirement plan is mandatory. The State contributes toward the health insurance programs and all retirement plans. http://www.humanresources.txstate.edu/benefits.htm
Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System.
Texas State University is an EOE.
Texas State, in accordance with applicable federal and state law and institutional values, prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or veterans’ status. Pursuant to university policy, this policy also prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.