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SACP Members may be interested in the following position:

Job: Tenure-Track Position in Africana Philosophy and/or Decolonial

GRINNELL COLLEGE — PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT – TENURE-TRACK POSITION (START FALL 2023).

GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Africana Philosophy and/or Decolonial Philosophy beginning Fall 2023. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Research and teaching interests must include two of: 19th or 20th Century Continental; Social & Political Philosophy; non-Western Philosophy.

Grinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility. In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community that maintains a diversity of people and perspectives as one of its core values. To be assured of full consideration, all application materials should be received by November 15. Please visit our application website at https://jobs.grinnell.edu to find more details about the job and submit applications online. Candidate will need to upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts (copies are acceptable), writing sample, sample syllabi, statement of teaching and research, and provide an email address for three references. Questions about this search should be directed to the search chair, Professor Tammy Nyden, at PhilosophySearch@grinnell.edu or 641-269-3157.

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed, or any other protected class.

An offer for this position will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.

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

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Chicago invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter. Minimum teaching load of four courses per year over three quarters, at graduate and undergraduate levels, and usual dissertation, committee, and advising responsibilities.

The AOS and AOC of this position are open, so we welcome applications from all graduate students or recent Ph.D.s who might be strong candidates, but our department has special interest in applications in the following fields:

Twentieth-Century Continental Philosophy

Kant and Post-Kantian German Philosophy

Philosophy of Race/Racial Justice

Non-Western Philosophy

https://philjobs.org/job/show/21454

The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the School of College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 1, 2023. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2023 in the field of philosophy. Depending on qualifications, the appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring.

Candidates should be effective teachers and must be strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research. We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality scholarship in areas in digital ethics such as data ethics, ethics of AI, machine learning, or social media. Candidates in areas of social justice and equity in continental philosophy (especially pre-modern) with a competence to teach digital ethics are also welcome. An ideal candidate will work in the digital ethics and/or (pre-modern) continental philosophy with sensitivity to the problem of social equity and global inequality in the digital age and the globalized world.

Teaching specialization in digital ethics, social equity, and/or intercultural ethics is preferred, though other areas of philosophy will also be considered. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school and university service.

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Position Announcement: Professorial Lecturer in Asian Philosophy
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 Asian philosophy at the rank of Professorial Lecturer beginning August 29, 2022. Teaching duties include introductory courses in Asian philosophy and one upper-level seminar. Capacity to teach religious heritage of Asia, religious ethics, or Global Ethics will be a plus. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university activities.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D.; 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 here: http://apply.interfolio.com/108823. 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, including the M.A. Philosophy (including Philosophy and Social Policy) and a joint MA in Ethics, Peace and Human Rights. 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. To ensure the health and safety of our community, American University requires that all faculty and staff are vaccinated for Covid-19. To learn more about American University’s health and safety directives please click here. https://www.american.edu/hr/how-we-work/vaccinations.cfm

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

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The Department of Philosophy and Religion at American University is hiring two one year positions that may be of interest to our SACP members.

1) 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 religious ethics (either Western or non-Western) at the rank of Professorial Lecturer beginning August 29, 2022. Teaching duties include introductory courses in religious ethics and one upper level seminar. We particularly welcome candidates with a capacity to incorporate diverse religious traditions in teaching and with expertise in religion and society, religion and politics, religion and ecology, or issues relevant to the contemporary world. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university activities.

Click here to see the full PDF: Religious Ethics Ad-May 2022

2) 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 and philosophy of race at the rank of Professorial Lecturer beginning August 29, 2022. Teaching duties include introductory courses in moral philosophy and one upper-level seminar. We particularly welcome candidates with expertise in philosophy of race, or non-Western moral theories with knowledge in Western moral philosophy. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university activities.

Click here to see the full PDF: Ethics & Philosophy of Race-Ad-May 2022