Descriptive Title:  Assistant/Associate Professor (2 Positions)

REF#:  F-8271-13-10

Budget Title:  same as above

Department:  Philosophy

Campus:  Stony Brook West Campus/HSC

Faculty Position

Salary:  Commensurate with Experience

Stony Brook University, home to many highly ranked graduate research programs, is located 60 miles from New York City on Long Island’s scenic North Shore.  Our 1,100-acre campus is home to 24,000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students and more than 13,500 faculty and staff.  The University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and co-manager of nearby Brookhaven National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research laboratory supporting world class scientific programs utilizing state-of-the-art facilities.  Stony Brook Medicine is Suffolk County’s only academic medical center and tertiary care provider.  Many opportunities exist for collaborative research, and in some cases, joint appointments with BNL or with Medical School departments.

Required Qualifications:  PhD in Philosophy.  Area of specialization:  either Classical Phenomenology or Continental Philosophy.  Languages relevant to specialization.  Research/publication potential.  Evidence of teaching experience.

Area Of Specialization: Classical Phenomenology; Area Of Competency: competence especially in one or more of these areas: embodied cognition; phenomenology and psychology/psychiatry; feminism; environmental philosophy; and other interdisciplinary directions.

Area Of Specialization: Continental Philosophy; Area Of Competency: French feminism; Nietzsche; political and social thought of a continental cast.

Preferred Qualifications:  Evidence of teaching ability in areas other than AOS.

Responsibilities & Requirements:  The Assistant/Associate Professor will be responsible for:

• Undergraduate and Graduate teaching, 4 courses per year (2 per semester).
• Dissertation and Thesis supervision.
• Standard non-teaching duties.
• Research leading up to publication.

Special Notes:  These are tenure track positions.  FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.  Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.  Anticipated start date:  Fall 2014, 2015

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Procedure:  Those interested in this position should submit complete dossier (application letter, CV, a sample of academic writing, an outline of current and future research interests, graduate transcripts, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness) to:

Philosophy Search Committee

Philosophy Department

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

11794

The Department of Psychology at Franklin & Marshall College invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin in the Fall of 2014. Initial appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor, depending on qualifications.  The successful candidate will be expected to cover courses in Psychology (http://www.fandm.edu/psychology) and in the Scientific and Philosophical Studies of Mind (SPM) program (http://www.fandm.edu/spm), including taking the lead in developing a new introductory gateway course to the SPM major, to include both lecture and lab components.  We are especially interested in candidates who can strengthen the SPM program’s track in moral psychology, as well as enhance our offerings in related areas including (for example) cross-cultural psychology and/or developmental psychology.  Overall teaching load is 3/2, including participation in the College’s general education curriculum.

We will consider candidates with degrees in Psychology, Philosophy and related disciplines; however candidates with degrees outside of Psychology should nevertheless be pursuing a research program with a strong empirical component. To apply, submit: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching, a statement of research, up to three examples of published work, and teaching evaluation forms electronically via http://apply.interfolio.com/23236. The letter of application should highlight some of the ways you could enhance the breadth of teaching and research offered in Psychology and SPM. Candidates who submit their materials by November 1, 2013 are assured of full consideration.  Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Michael Anderson (michael.anderson@fandm.edu).

Franklin and Marshall College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to cultural pluralism. Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, family or marital status, or sexual orientation.

Assistant Professor

Philosophy Department, Grinnell College

Job category	Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar
AOS	AOS: 19th and 20th Century Continental Philosophy
AOS categories	19th/20th Century Philosophy Continental Philosophy
AOC	Open
Workload	Full time
Vacancies	1
Location	Grinnell, Iowa, United States
Start date	Fall 2014
Job description	GRINNELL COLLEGE – DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY (19TH & 20TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY) – TENURE-TRACK POSITION (START FALL 2014) GRINNELL COLLEGE. Tenure-track position in the Department of Philosophy (AOS: 19th and 20th Century Continental Philosophy; AOC: Open), starting Fall 2014. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college; the Philosophy Department values the history of philosophy and is committed to representing both the Anglo-American and the Continental traditions of philosophy. The College’s curriculum is founded on a strong advising system and close student-faculty interaction, with few college-wide requirements beyond the completion of a major. The teaching schedule of five courses over two semesters will include an intermediate-level survey of 19th-century Continental philosophy, intermediate-level courses in 20th-century Continental philosophy, advanced seminars in the candidate’s area of specialization, and ahistorically oriented introduction to philosophy course; every few years one course will be Tutorial (a writing/critical thinking course for first-year students, oriented toward a special topic of the instructor’s choice). In letters of application, candidates should discuss their interest in developing as a teacher and scholar in an undergraduate, liberal arts college that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction. They should also discuss how they might contribute to a college community that has diversity—of people, personal and educational experiences, and disciplinary perspectives—as one of its core values.  To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 15, 2013. Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Johanna Meehan at [PhilosophySearch@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-3157. Grinnell College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified individuals who collectively reflect the diversity of the nation. No applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, religion, creed, disability or veteran status. For further information about Grinnell College, see our website athttp://www.grinnell.edu.
How to apply
Application type	Online
Instructions	Please submit applications online by visiting our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu. Candidates will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), and provide email addresses for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Johanna Meehan, at [PhilosophySearch@grinnell.edu] or 641-269-3157.
Web address to apply	https://jobs.grinnell.edu
Email to apply	PhilosophySearchgrinnell.edu
Application deadline	Friday, November 15 2013 CST
Contact
Contact name	Professor Johanna Meehan
Contact email	PhilosophySearchgrinnell.edu
Contact phone	641-269-3157
Bookkeeping
Time created	Wednesday, September 4 2013, 3:26pm EST
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Last updated	Friday, September 6 2013, 11:39am EST
Last update notification	Please note revised text regarding letter of application. Friday, September 6 2013, 11:39am EST

The Department of Philosophy at UFRGS invites applications for one (01) position as Postdoctoral fellow researcher in Philosophy, areas of specialization and concentration open, starting between February and March 2014, pending administrative approval.

This is a one-year appointment possibly renewable for a second year. Responsibilities include teaching one undergraduate or graduate course on a topic related to the researcher’s area of interest, leaving the other semester free to pursue research. That course, which lasts one semester, may be taught in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.

The current monthly value of postdoctoral scholarships amounts to 4.100 reais (Brazilian currency).

Qualifications
Applicants must have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. by January 01, 2014.

Those who are not Brazilians should prove home address. They cannot be employed by another institution during the period of their appointment at UFRGS, nor be retired.

How to Apply

Candidates should send email to apply to pnpd-filosofia@ufrgs.br with the following attachments:

01) a current curriculum vitae;

02) contact information of two referees who will be asked to comment specifically on the applicants qualification;

03) a research proposal (not to exceed 1,500 words), describing the project to be carried out; and

04) a sample of Academic writing.

Completed applications must be received by November 01, 2013, to ensure full consideration.

An interview via Skype in English, Spanish or Portuguese, will be scheduled with selected candidates.

About UFRGS

Located in Porto Alegre, the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) is one of the five largest and most qualified universities in Brazil and it is considered one of the most important higher education institutions in Latin America. Ranked among the top philosophy departments in Brazil for research and teaching, the Department of Philosophy teaches a wide range of courses in the main areas of philosophy.

Further information

contact us: pnpd-filosofia@ufrgs.br

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Appointment

The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites applications for a 10 month Limited Term Appointment at the Assistant Professor/Lecturer level, effective August 1, 2013.  This position is subject to budgetary approval.  Areas of specialization: Metaphysics, Epistemology. Areas of competence: Early Modern Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind. The Department also needs classes taught in Understanding Scientific Reasoning and Intro.

The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate/graduate levels, with some limited 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. Course load will be 3 and 3.

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@dal.ca for correspondence).  The closing date for applications is April 30, 2013.

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.

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (SUNY), Buffalo NY. 2 Year Non-Tenure Track Full Time Faculty Position, beginning Fall 2012.

Four courses per year (2 per semester; Graduate and Undergraduate levels), along with normal non-teaching duties (i.e. student advisement, participation in departmental events, etc.). Salary: $45K plus benefits. AOS: Philosophy of Mind. AOC: Open. PhD preferred, but ABD considered for exceptional candidate. Summer teaching (2013, 2014) may be possible.

To apply, all candidates should submit a cover letter, a current CV, a writing sample of up to 25 pages, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as syllabi and student evaluations), and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to: Mind Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, 135 Park Hall, University at Buffalo, Buffalo NY, 14260-4150. Application materials may be sent in hard copy OR emailed to phi-philosophy@buffalo.edu (please include PHIL MIND SEARCH in the subject line of the email).

For further information about the department please consult our website, http://philosophy.buffalo.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates will be contacted for interview via Skype. UB is an EO/AA employer. Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Philosophy at Dalhousie University invites
applications for a Two-Year Limited Term Appointment at the Assistant
Professor/Lecturer level, effective July 1, 2012.  This position is
subject to budgetary approval.  Area of specialization: Moral
Psychology and/or Philosophy of Law and/or Feminism. Areas of
competence: Philosophy of Sex and Love, Environmental Ethics.
Expertise in some aspect of the History of Philosophy is an asset.

The successful applicant will teach courses at introductory,
intermediate and advanced undergraduate/graduate levels, with some
limited 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. Course load will be the equivalent of 3
and 3.

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@dal.ca for
correspondence).  The closing date for applications is May 1, 2012.

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 WGSS Program at the University of Houston invites applications for a
Postdoctoral Fellowship to begin in the Fall Semester 2012. This may become a
tenure track position.

Applicants may be working in any discipline, on a topic concerning women and/or
gender. The recipient will teach one course per term, assist with some
programming,and devote the rest of the time to research. The initial appointment
will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second. Salary will
be $40,000 with full benefits.

The applicant must hold a PhD degree at the time of the appointment. A letter of
application, together with CV, a writing sample and three letters of
recommendation should be submitted on or before April 27, 2012, to Postdoc
Search Committee, WGSS Program, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204-3005.

The University of Houston is a Tier One research institution, with more than
39,000 student enrolled this year. Located in the center of Houston in a
550-acre park, the university provides an excellent environment for teaching and
research, within a dynamic city.

The University of Houston is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.
Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.