Jobs in Philosophy in Americas

Département de philosophie, Université du Québec à Montréal,
Montreal, QC ,
Canada
Post date: May 10, 2012
Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning June 2013
Deadline: October 15, 2012

Ass. Prof., tenure-track, beginning June 2013. Normal teaching load: 4 courses/year (undergraduate/graduate). Some thesis supervision. Usual non-teaching duties. AOS: Ethics; AOC: Social Philosophy (competence in feminist thought an asset). Ph.D. prior to appointment. Salary competitive. EO/AAE.

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Fluency in French expected. Send complete dossier (including a cover letter, a c.v. in french, a sample of written research and 3 letters of recommandation) to:

Professor Alain Voizard, Chair
Département de philosophie
Université du Québec à Montréal
C.P. 8888, Succursale Centre-Ville
Montréal, (Québec) H3C 3P8
(1- 514) 987-3000, ext. 8942

Minneapolis Community and Technical College,
Minneapolis,
USA
Post date: April 5, 2012
Full Time Unlimited (tenure)
Deadline: April 13, 2012

This is a full-time unlimited position in philosophy starting August, 2012.

Responsibilities include:
Teaching courses in Philosophy, including Ethics and Introduction to Philosophy and, depending on area of study, Logic, Environmental Ethics, Asian Philosophy, Critical Thinking and Social Ethics.
Participating in and leading review and implementation of curriculum within our AA with Emphasis in Philosophy program in a consensus-driven department
Participating in student assessment and departmental meetings
Participating actively in the college community through committee work, inter-departmental collaboration and campus events

Qualifications:
Master’s degree with a major in Philosophy or Master’s degree with 16 graduate semester (24 graduate quarter) credits in a field that would apply to the major required. In addition, candidates with one or more of the following qualifications are eagerly sought:

Ph.D.
Community College Experience— two or more years’ teaching experience in a community or combined community and technical college
Multicultural/Cross-cultural Texts— two or more years of classroom teaching experience and/or significant graduate level coursework in multicultural philosophical theories, pedagogies and settings
Assessment— demonstrated experience with the development of assessment strategies and practices across classroom, department, and college levels
Service Learning/Civic Engagement/Social Responsibility— documented experience with service learning/public work/social responsibility practices in the classroom
Autonomous classroom teaching experience (2+ years)
Demonstrated commitment to the academic needs of non-traditional students, including non-native speakers of English, older students, students with disabilities, and first-generation college students

Salary: $33,500 - $68,500

Application Process:
The search committee will begin review of applications on 4/13/12, and continue until position is filled.

Materials submitted electronically on or before 4/13/12 will receive priority review; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit your application and supporting information to agency.governmentjobs.com/minneapolisedu/default.cfm

Copies of transcripts are acceptable for the screening process; however, the successful candidate must provide official transcripts at the time of hire. In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Screening of applications will begin upon receipt of applicant materials, and continue through the application deadline.

Dalhousie University,
Halifax,
Canada
Post date: April 2, 2012
Two-Year Limited Term Apointment - Assistant Professor/Lecturer
Deadline: May 1, 2012

Department of Philosophy, 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 ABD) 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.
Address applications to Duncan MacIntosh, Chair, Department of Philosophy,
Dalhousie University, 6135 University Avenue, PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS, Canada
B3H 4R2. (Use dalphil [__at__] dal [dot] 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, person

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Kansas State University,
Manhattan,
USA
Post date: March 16, 2012
Visiting Assistant Professor
Deadline:

Instructor, one year, beginning August 2012. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. PhD or Advanced ABD. Three introductory undergraduate courses for each of two semesters (Fall 2012 and Spring 2013); minimal departmental service. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to and appreciation for teaching students from diverse, multi-cultural backgrounds. Salary $45,000, with benefits. Send application package (Letter of application, CV, teaching statement and evidence of teaching competence submitted as a single PDF file plus 3 letters of recommendation to philosophy [__at__] ksu [dot] edu.). Review of applications will start on March 30 and will continue until the position is filled. Kansas State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer actively seeking diversity among its employees. The Philosophy Department strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. In accordance with Kansas Board of Regents policy, the University is required to run a background check on the final candidate.

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University of Calgary,
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada
Post date: March 13, 2012
Tier I Canada Research Chair in Logic and the Philosophy of Science
Deadline: July 9, 2012

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Calgary invites applications and nominations for a Tier I Canada Research Chair in Logic and the Philosophy of Science. The Canada Research Chairs program has been established by the Government of Canada to enable Canadian universities to foster excellence in research and teaching. Further information on the program is available on the CRC website at www.chairs.gc.ca.

We are seeking an established scholar and a leader in any area of logic or the philosophy of science. The successful candidate will have an outstanding record of research, teaching and graduate supervision, and an innovative research program. The appointment, at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, is expected to start on July 1, 2013.

Specific inquiries about this position may be directed to:

Ali Kazmi, Head
Department of Philosophy
University of Calgary

Email: akazmi [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca

All Chairs are subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat. Applications including a CV, a writing sample, a teaching dossier, and a description of a 7 year research plan, and names and contact information of three referees may be sent to:

Merlette Schnell, Manager
Department of Philosophy
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
CANADA

Email: schnell [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of the applications will begin on July 9, 2012.

Montana State University,
Bozeman, MT,
USA
Post date: February 28, 2012
Visiting Assistant Professor, Philosophy
Deadline: March 26, 2012

Montana State University, Bozeman MT. Visiting Assistant Professor, one year, non-tenure track, beginning Fall 2012. AOS: ethics. AOC: open. Competence in environmental ethics, contemporary moral problems, and gender theory preferred. Six courses per year (3/semester), including lower and upper division undergraduate courses and a multicultural introduction to ethics course. Undergraduate teaching experience and Ph.D. are required. Salary will be competitive depending on qualifications. Include a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching excellence. We encourage applications from women and minorities. Montana State University is a land grant institution with approximately 14,000 students located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, about 80 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. Send materials to: Professor Sara Waller, Chair, Philosophy Search Committee, Department of History and Philosophy, Montana State University-Bozeman, Bozeman MT, 59717-2320. sara [dot] waller [__at__] montana [dot] edu. 406-994-4396. Screening begins March 26th and will continue until the position is filled. ADA/EO/AA/VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

University of Calgary - Department of Philosophy,
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada
Post date: February 23, 2012
Assistant Professor (2-Year Limited Term)
Deadline: March 22, 2012

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Calgary invites applications for a two year limited term position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting on September 1, 2012. AOS is ethical theory; AOC is ancient philosophy. The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both areas. A PhD in philosophy and evidence of research and scholarship in the area of specialization are required.

Specific inquiries about this position may be directed to the Department Head, Ali Kazmi, akazmi [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca

Complete dossiers, including a cv, at least three letters of reference, and a recent sample of writing, may be sent to the Department Manager, Merlette Schnell, schnell [__at__] ucalgary [dot] ca

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of the applications will begin on March 23, 2012.

Amherst College,
Amherst, MA,
USA
Post date: February 17, 2012
Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Deadline:

The Amherst College Department of Philosophy invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professorship in philosophy beginning July 1, 2012 with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. AOS: Social and Political Philosophy. We especially welcome applications from candidates who can teach courses in environmental philosophy. In addition to teaching two courses per semester, candidates will be expected to supervise senior honors projects and participate in the life of the department. Candidate must have the Ph.D. degree in hand or all requirements for the degree fulfilled by the start of the appointment. To apply, please submit as PDFs or Word documents to https://jobs.amherst.edu/view/opportunity/id/418 a CV, letter of application describing research and teaching interests, one writing sample (25 pages maximum), and the names and email addresses of three individuals to whom we may write to solicit recommendations.

Review of applications will begin March 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.

Amherst College is a private undergraduate liberal arts college for men and women, with 1,700 students and 200 faculty members. Located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts in the Five-College Consortium. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research.

Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.

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Amherst College,
Amherst, MA,
USA
Post date: February 17, 2012
Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Deadline:

The Amherst College Department of Philosophy invites applications for a one-year visiting assistant professorship in philosophy beginning July 1, 2012. AOS: Ethics. In addition to teaching two courses per semester, candidates will be expected to supervise senior honors projects and participate in the life of the department. Candidate must have the Ph.D. degree in hand or all requirements for the degree fulfilled by the start of the appointment. To apply, please submit as PDFs or Word documents to https://jobs.amherst.edu/view/opportunity/id/417 a CV, letter of application describing research and teaching interests, one writing sample (25 pages maximum), and the names and e-mail addresses of three individuals to whom we may write to solicit recommendations.

Review of applications will begin March 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.

Amherst College is a private undergraduate liberal arts college for men and women, with 1,700 students and 200 faculty members. Located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts in the Five-College Consortium. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research.

Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.

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