Full-time, two-year, non-tenure track position beginning Fall 2103. The position's main responsibility is teaching undergraduate courses in both philosophy and literature. The position carries a 3/3 teaching load, with an additional requirement to perform internal divisional work and to develop initiatives to promote the humanities at Drury University and in surrounding communities. The successful candidate will possess a solid knowledge of philosophical theories in ethics and an ability to teach ethics through an analysis of literary works would be additionally desirable, as well as solid knowledge of the literature of an historical period between antiquity and the Enlightenment (specific time period and cultural context open.) An ability to focus pedagogically on the philosophical and literary dimensions of such works is highly desirable. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, and an earned doctorate in either philosophy or literature, with a significant background in the alternate discipline.

Drury's Humanities Division boasts a highly collegial, collaborative, and interdisciplinary culture. The Division has seven majors, including philosophy, literature, religion, writing, communication, foreign languages, and history.

The successful applicant's cover letter will address the above areas, as well as the position's specific teaching needs, including a) a general education freshman seminar in an open philosophical topic, b) multiple sections of ethics, required by the general education curriculum, some of which should focus on philosophical theory, and some of which can focus on literature, c) a lower division survey of literature course, and d) a cross-listed philosophy and literature upper divisional seminar course on a literary period (between antiquity and the Enlightenment), taught with both target audiences in mind. In subsequent years additional opportunities for teaching different cross-listed philosophy and literature upper divisional seminars are available.

Position remains open until filled. Review of applications will be January 13, 2013. To apply, email Philosophy/English Search Committee Chair at humsearch [__at__] drury [dot] edu and attach in one file (PDF or Word) the following: a cover letter highlighting interest and qualifications for the position, a complete and current curriculum vitae including evidence of teaching quality, and contact information of at least three references.

The Humanities Institute of the Universidad Diego Portales, in Santiago, Chile, seeks a Ph.D. in Philosophy (or related discipline), with specialization in Social and Political Philosophy. Successful candidate will have an international reputation, experience teaching at the graduate level, and publications in the areas of specialization. Responsibilities: teaching 3 courses per year, graduate advising, research, and usual departmental service.

Applications will be received until December 28, 2012. The preferred starting dates are March or August 2013. Please send (by email to: concursoidh [__at__] mail [dot] udp [dot] cl) letter of application, CV, up to 3 writing samples. Additionally, 2 to 3 letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Concurso IDH, Instituto de Humanidades, Universidad Diego Portales, Ejército Libertador 278, 8370056 - Santiago, Chile.

The Department of Philosophy and the Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto invite applications for the Senator Jerahmiel S. and Carole S. Grafstein Chair in Jewish Philosophy, a tenure-stream position in Jewish Philosophy at the rank of Assistant/Associate or Full Professor. The endowed Chair appointment is for an initial five-year term, with the possibility of renewal following a favourable review. The appointment (51% at Philosophy and 49% at Jewish Studies) will begin on July 1, 2013, by which time the successful candidate must hold a Ph.D.

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in, and commitment to, both research and teaching. The Chair holder will be familiar with the Jewish textual canon and its original languages. The successful candidate will teach courses in the Philosophy Department at the graduate and undergraduate level, and contribute to the integration of Jewish philosophy into the undergraduate and graduate programs in Jewish Studies. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto, Department of Philosophy is a tri-campus graduate department, consisting of all philosophy faculty appointed to the St. George, Mississauga (UTM), and Scarborough (UTSC) campuses. Graduate teaching and supervision typically take place on the St. George campus.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by visiting https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job.... Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining current and future research interests, a sample of academic writing, and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy). If you have questions about this position, please contact search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca. All application materials should be submitted online.

The U of T application system can accommodate up to five attachments (10 MB) per candidate profile; please combine attachments into one or two clearly labelled files in PDF/MS Word format. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

Applicants should also ask at least three referees to send letters directly to the department via e-mail to search [dot] philosophy [__at__] utoronto [dot] ca by the closing date, December 15, 2012. This search will remain open until filled. This e-mail address may also be used to send additional documents that cannot be accommodated using the online application system.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2012. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan areas in the world. For more information about the Department of Philosophy, please visit http://philosophy.utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced scholar who has administrative experience or shows promise as such. Interested persons should be able to teach two or more core courses in Black Studies. Scholarly specialization is open, but the ability to teach and conduct research in one or more of the following areas is a plus: African American expressive culture, including forms, traditions, and factors impacting cultural production; Black politics, elite structures, and power in American society; African American social and cultural movements; African American community life, including but not limited to comparative religious expression, philosophical traditions, family, entrepreneurial activity, media traditions and representations, health beliefs and behavior, psychology, intellectual history, and womanist perspectives. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Additional details about this position:
http://cas.umkc.edu/blackstudies/pdfs/professor-director-black-studies-p...

Applicant packets will only be accepted through UMKC Human Resources online job search.

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"Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status."

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