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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position with Specialization in Asian

Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor with specialization in the field of Asian Philosophy and competence open (though we have a special interest in competence in Comparative Philosophy), to begin in August 2024. We seek candidates with strong research potential who are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and identify with the mission of UMBC, in particular concerning furthering the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

UMBC is a dynamic and growing public research university located in the Baltimore-Washington Corridor. The university is a Carnegie Research 1, community-engaged institution with a diverse student population of 13,640 graduate and undergraduate students. US News and World Report regularly ranks UMBC in the top 10 of most innovative universities, and the Chronicle of Higher Education recognizes UMBC as one its “Great Colleges to Work For” in categories including cooperative governance, compensation, teaching environment, and work-life balance. The Philosophy Department currently has 9 full-time faculty, and a very active undergraduate philosophy club. To find out more about the department, visit us at: https://philosophy.umbc.edu.

The person appointed will teach 5 courses a year, typically distributed over two courses each semester, with one introductory level course and one upper division course in the successful applicant’s fields of specialization each semester. The successful applicant is expected to maintain an active research agenda and to participate in the Department’s advising and service responsibilities, as well as meet the very highest standards of teaching quality.

This position is one of four positions in a cluster hire in Asian Studies. UMBC is searching in 2023-2024 for Asian studies specialists in Ancient Studies, History, Philosophy, and Political Science. Faculty hired as part of the cluster hire will have opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and develop alongside a cohort of new faculty members with an interest in Asian Studies. Though the new faculty members will be housed in their respective academic departments, they will also be affiliate faculty in and contribute to the success of the interdisciplinary Asian Studies Program at UMBC through their course offerings, participation in research seminars, and engagement with Asia-related programming on campus.
https://cahss.umbc.edu/cluster-hire/

Required components for application:

• Cover letter
• CV
• 3 confidential letters of recommendation
• Writing sample with abstract
• Dissertation abstract
• Research statement, including how the applicant foresees contributing to the interdisciplinary Asian Studies Program in their research
• Teaching portfolio and statement, including how the applicant foresees contributing to the interdisciplinary Asian Studies Program in their teaching
• Statement of commitments concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion, in which applicants describe the ways in which their research, teaching, and/or life experience contribute to inclusive excellence, such as their ability to work with underserved and diverse populations and their capacity to respond in pedagogically productive ways to the competence, aspirations, and needs of students from diverse backgrounds.

PhD in Philosophy, to be completed no later than August 2024

For full consideration all materials should be received by November 10th, 2023.
UMBC encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

To apply, go to http://apply.interfolio.com/128918

The Department of Philosophy at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor appointment beginning Fall/August 2024. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related discipline at the time of the appointment. AOS and AOC open, but with a preference for ethics (including applied ethics), social and political philosophy, philosophy of race, and related subfields (broadly construed). The position is part of a cluster hire in urban research, which aims to address some of the challenges and opportunities of cities in the 21st Century. The department has a particular need for philosophy courses covering topics like the following: immigration, poverty and economic justice, race and racism, racial justice, environmental justice, public health, housing equity, policing, technology and surveillance, community engagement, or culture and aesthetics of the city.

The successful candidate must show potential to publish at a high level as well as promise in teaching at the undergraduate level. The teaching load is 2-2. Salary, benefits and research support will be competitive.

The Department of Philosophy is committed to increasing the diversity of the department and the campus community and strongly encourages applications from members of groups that continue to be underrepresented in academia and the field of Philosophy. SMU is academically secular and welcomes faculty and students from all backgrounds. SMU is committed to protecting tenure and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus. As a private institution, SMU is exempt from recent state laws weakening public academic institutions. More information about the philosophy department can be found at: http://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/philosophy. All inquiries about the position can be directed to Assoc. Prof. Philippe Chuard, pchuard@smu.edu.

Applications should be submitted through interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/128556 and should include a research statement, documentation of teaching interests and experience, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and at least three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin November 1 2023, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

As one of eight tenure-line positions associated with Southern Methodist University’s faculty cluster in urban research, this position offers opportunities for rich interdisciplinary connections among new and existing SMU faculty. The cluster fosters research on cities and urbanization from local and global perspectives. SMU’s location in Dallas, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the country, is an ideal setting for studying the opportunities and inequities that individuals, groups, and communities confront as they navigate and shape urban life.

Position Announcement:

Professorial Lecturer in Ethics Department of Philosophy and Religion College of Arts and Sciences
American University

The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, academic year appointment in ethics at the rank of Professorial Lecturer beginning August 28, 2023. Teaching duties include introductory courses in moral philosophy and a possibility of teaching one upper-level seminar. We particularly welcome candidates with expertise in moral theories and applied ethics with knowledge in non-Western moral philosophy. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university activities. This position is non-renewable.

Applicants should hold a PhD; however, ABD will be considered. Salary and benefits are competitive for a full-time term appointment. The teaching load for the year is three courses per semester (fall and spring). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/126857. Include a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and a writing sample. Please contact Jin Y. Park, Chair of the Department at jypark@american.edu, if you have any questions.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers undergraduate degree programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies and graduate degree programs in Philosophy and an MA in Ethics, Peace and Human Rights, a joint program with the School of International Service. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences
at http://www.american.edu/cas/ and about the department at http://www.american.edu/cas/philrel/.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus.

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

SACP Members may be interested in the following position:

https://philjobs.org/job/show/21766

Assistant Professor – Department Philosophy and Religion

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Non-Western Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall of 2023.

The College of Arts and Letters, in which the Department of Philosophy and Religion is located, enrolls over 3400 undergraduate majors and about 150 graduate students across ten academic units in the humanities, social sciences, and communication studies. Home to several interdisciplinary centers and institutes, the College employs 270 full-time faculty. It is a university leader in student and faculty diversity and belonging and has made significant faculty investments in racial and social justice, Latinx studies, and African-American studies. It embraces the teacher-scholar model, supporting excellent teaching, innovative service, and strong programs of research and creative inquiry across the disciplines. The College provides rich opportunities for faculty to collaborate across the College and the entire university.

The hiring for this position aligns with the College of Arts and Letters’ commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose teaching and research intersect with the College of Arts and Letters’ programs in African, African American, and Diaspora Studies (AAAD), Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies (LAXC), and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS).

https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/13032

UPDATE: the application deadline for this job posting has been extended to November 8, 2022.

Members of the Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy may be interested in the following job posting:

https://philjobs.org/job/show/21458

Philosophy Department at Cal Poly Pomona. Seeking Assistant Professor, tenure-track, for an appointment beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year. Teaching load of 3/3 in the first two years and 4/4 in the years following, with course-reduction opportunities for research, service, and teaching initiatives. AOS: Philosophy of race or ethnicity, with preference for a focus in Africana or African American philosophy, Asian American philosophy, Chicana/o or Latina/o/x American philosophy, OR Native American philosophy, OR philosophy rooted in the experience and activism of other racialized groups in the US context. We are seeking candidates whose scholarship and teaching will center on the experiences and advocacy of one of these racialized groups, exemplify the critical and intersectional methodologies of Ethnic Studies, and complement departmental strengths in critical philosophy of race, feminist philosophy, philosophy of disability, and social and political philosophy.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Philosophy with a specialization in philosophy of race or ethnicity (Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.); A commitment and a record of contributions to student success through the applicant’s teaching, scholarship, or service; Evidence of potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching; Evidence of scholarly potential encompassing philosophy of race or ethnicity.

AOC: Open, but we have critical teaching needs in philosophy of law, comparative philosophy, philosophical/religious traditions in India, China, and Japan, African philosophy, Latin American philosophy, and history of philosophy.  We have additional teaching needs, although less critical, in applied ethics, philosophy of language, and philosophy of science broadly construed, including questions at the intersection of science and ethics. Teaching duties include lower-division general education courses.

In line with our university’s learn-by-doing pedagogy, we prefer candidates who demonstrate an interest in developing new high-impact courses related to their area of specialization, or participating in our existing high-impact educational practices, e.g. our Clinical Ethics Practicum, Ethics Bowl, the Senior Project for our program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS), or the annual seminar taught in connection with the California Center for Ethics and Policy (for more information on the CCEP visit: https://www.cpp.edu/~class/ethics-and-policy-center/index.shtml).  (For information on high-impact educational practices see: https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices.)

Salary competitive. Faculty evaluation process is developed to be highly transparent. Faculty represented by the California Faculty Association. Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Cal Poly Pomona is among the most diverse campuses in the United States (it is number 10 in the Best College Reviews’ 50 top ethnically diverse colleges in America:   https://www.bestcollegereviews.org/features/top-ethnically-diverse-colleges/.  It is a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). We also serve a large percentage of Asian and Asian-American students as well as first-generation students. We welcome candidates who share and can speak to Cal Poly Pomona’s commitment to promoting student success in diverse populations.

For a full position description, see:  https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/po/en-us/job/519390/philosophy-ethnic-studies-affinity-assistant-professor

Applications must include:  (1) A cover letter (of no more than two pages single-spaced), which describes the candidate’s teaching and research interests and addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications (see full position description for a complete list of minimum and preferred qualifications); (2) a Student Success Statement of no more than 2 pages, single-spaced about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population, and which addresses at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed in the full position description; (3) a curriculum vitae including the contact information for at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position; (4) three recent (dated within the past two years) letters of reference, at least one of which (at least in part) addresses teaching qualifications; (5) an unofficial transcript showing highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists); (6) a writing sample of no more than 30 double-spaced pages; (7) a teaching portfolio including sample syllabi, and evaluations from the most recent two years of teaching (if applicable).

Applicants are required to submit their materials electronically via the full announcement through this link: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/po/en-us/job/519390/philosophy-ethnic-studies-affinity-assistant-professor

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than November 1, 2022.