Jobs in Philosophy in Americas
Come help us advance our work on institutional corruption.
Call for Applications
2012-2013 Edmond J. Safra Lab Fellowships and Projects
The Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University invites scholars, practitioners, innovators and others committed to understanding and remedying institutional corruption to submit proposals to join our community.
Background: The Edmond J. Safra Research Lab is currently in the second year of a five-year project on institutional corruption. We are concerned with widespread or systematic practices that undermine the integrity of an institution or public trust in an institution. Unlike more frequently studied examples of individual corruption (such as bribery), institutional corruption tends to involve practices that are legal. For our purposes, “institution” refers to public and private professions and organizations such as medicine, government, academia, law, regulatory agencies, and business.
Purpose: The aim of the Lab is to study institutional corruption with both an empirical and normative focus. The empirical research project will explore whether and when institutional corruption exists. The normative project will work to develop remedies and tools to address institutional corruption when it is found to exist.
The cross-disciplinary format of the Lab is designed to foster an innovative research environment where fellows are encouraged to weave their ideas into a broader framework, while also being a resource for each other. The Lab fellows vary based on methodological approach and topic of focus. Past fellows have included postdoctoral fellows, journalists, professors, doctors, students, writers, and technologists. Their projects focus on a variety of institutions, including Congress, academia, the FDA, and the pharmaceutical industry (among others) on topics ranging from campaign finance reform to conflicts of interest to data monitoring systems in open government. Research from the Lab is conducted with future real-world applications in mind. As the project evolves, the Lab aims to release databases, guidelines and other tools to the public that work towards solving the problem of institutional corruption in a variety of contexts.
Eligibility: A broad range of researchers, scholars, and professionals are invited to submit proposals to the Lab, either to become fellows, or to propose joint or collaborative research projects. The Lab accepts a number of fellows every year who are engaged in research and practice addressing institutional corruption. Research applicants may be from the fields of law, medicine, economics, psychology, sociology, business, public policy, though those from other disciplinary homes will also be considered. Practice applicants may come from industry, government, or the nonprofit sector.
For the 2012-13 academic year, the Lab would be particularly enthusiastic to receive proposals on topics of institutional corruption in media and think tanks, or from professionals working in those fields. Priority will be given to proposals with a focus on innovative remedies for institutional corruption.
Faculty are invited to participate and postdoctoral applicants are also encouraged, as well as proposals from professionals in media, industry or government seeking sabbatical time to pursue research directly relevant to the project, and others from data-driven fields such as designers, programmers, and statisticians.
Deadline: The deadline date for receipt of applications for fellowships and projects beginning September 2012 is February 1, 2012.
Further details about the Lab and procedures for submitting an application are available on our website: http://www.ethics.harvard.edu/lab/opportunities
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MÃNOA, Honolulu, HI. Assistant Professor, Position Number 83316, Department of Philosophy, College of Arts and Humanities. The UH-Manoa Department of Philosophy invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position, beginning August 1, 2012, subject to position clearance and availability of funds. Duties: Teach courses in areas of specialization and competence, dissertation supervision, service on Department committees, and other duties as assigned by the Chair. Faculty in Philosophy generally teach four courses per year, including one introductory-level and one graduate seminar. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Philosophy (ABDs considered provided that all degree requirements are completed by August 1, 2012). Area(s) of Specialization: Social and political philosophy and/or philosophy of science and technology. Desirable Qualifications: Competence in ethical theory, business ethics, deductive and inductive logic. Interest in working on interdisciplinary collaborations. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply: Submit cover letter addressing minimum and desirable qualifications, C.V., three current letters of recommendation, graduate school transcripts (copies are acceptable, however original transcripts will be required at time of hire), a brief writing sample, and evidence of teaching excellence. Application materials will become property of the University of Hawai‘i. Skype will be used to interview short-listed candidates. Application address: Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, 2530 Dole St., Sakamaki D-301, Honolulu, Hawai‘i, 96822. For additional information, contact Kenneth Kipnis, Chair, (808) 956-8649, kkipnis [__at__] hawaii [dot] edu. Materials may be submitted electronically to philo [__at__] hawaii [dot] edu. Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2012 and continue until position is filled. AA/EEO.
The Philosophy Department at St. Lawrence University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in Fall 2012 AOS: Open. AOC: Ability to teach Philosophy of Science, Modern Philosophy, Ethical Theory. Candidates must offer evidence of excellence in teaching and be qualified to teach courses in introductory philosophy. The standard workload is three courses per semester, including at least one at the introductory level.
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2012. Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and dossier to Dr. Erin McCarthy, Search Chair, Philosophy Department, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617.
St. Lawrence University is an undergraduate liberal arts college with a number of innovative interdisciplinary programs. St. Lawrence seeks faculty with productive scholarly commitments. For additional information about the University, please visit SLU’s homepage at http://www.stlawu.edu. SLU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Academic Year 2012-13
The Department of Philosophy and Humanistic Studies at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is accepting applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor with a specialty in the History of European Philosophy. The School of Arts and Sciences is seeking to rebuild a department enervated by retirements. In addition to demonstrating excellence in teaching and scholarship, successful candidates will present evidence of their ability to guide the department from its present situation, housed for the time being in the Department of History and Non-Western Cultures by overseeing future searches, and developing academic programs in Philosophy, including possibly a History of Thought track. Professors at WCSU teach a 12-credit four course-load but the Philosophy coordinator will be granted a course release each semester to administer the program.
Qualifications: A PhD and substantial teaching experience is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. WCSU is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.
Salary and Benefits: WCSU offers competitive salaries commensurate with candidates’ experience and a comprehensive benefit package. There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance. Additional information can be found on our website at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/
Application Materials: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter addressing the position requirements, current curriculum vitae, and a list of three references to: facultyvitae [__at__] wcsu [dot] edu Reference search #600-069 in the subject line. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Wynn Gadkar-Wilcox, Co-Chair at wilcoxw [__at__] wcsu [dot] edu
The Department of Philosophy and Humanistic Studies offers high quality courses in problems of philosophy, ethical theory, logic, American philosophy, ethical issues in business, health care and the nonhuman, introduction to critical reasoning, philosophy of love, religion and science while emphasizing the development of analytical thinking and the exploration of the relationship of philosophy to other disciplines.
WCSU is an AA EO Employer/Educator.
Assistant Professor - Department of Philosophy - Req. #11F57
Job Description:
St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis is a comprehensive Catholic university with the nation’s largest college for women at its center. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls over 5,200 students in associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in both traditional day and weekend formats. Associate and Graduate programs enroll both women and men.
The Department of Philosophy invites applicants for an entry-level full time ranked faculty position beginning in Fall 2012, pending budget approval.
Responsibilities:
Six-course, twenty–four credit teaching load (3/3) which may include courses in the University’s interdisciplinary CORE curriculum. Courses offered in both semester and weekend formats. Summer teaching is available.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. completed by August 2012 required. AOS in biomedical ethics. AOC in at least one of these areas: social and political philosophy, Asian philosophy, or philosophy of science. The successful candidate will be grounded in the history of Western philosophy with a commitment to and demonstrated success at undergraduate teaching.
St. Catherine University seeks creative, adaptable faculty who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply as are those who will contribute to a diverse candidate pool. Consistent with the university’s Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their teaching, research and service.
To Apply:
We will accept only electronic submissions. Please send electronic copies (preferably in .pdf format) of a letter of application, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of successful teaching, unofficial transcripts, and a writing sample to Human Resources Req.#11F57: email address hr [__at__] stkate [dot] edu Arrange for at least three current letters of recommendation in .pdf format to be sent to the same email address. Official transcripts will be required for hire. For more information, contact the search chair, Jeff Johnson, at jtjohnson [__at__] stkate [dot] edu Preference will be given to applications received by December 15, 2011. Position will remain open until filled.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
EEO/Drug Free Workplace
The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a professor in Business Ethics for tenure-track appointment at the assistant or untenured associate level, starting September 2012. Applicants should demonstrate achievement of, or potential for, excellence in both research and teaching. The new faculty member’s responsibilities will include teaching the MBA core ethics requirement as well as possible courses in the undergraduate and PhD programs. Applicants with a variety of backgrounds will be considered but must possess a strong foundation in ethical theory. Possible research interests include, but are not limited to, philosophical analysis of business ethics issues, decision theory, social choice theory, and behavioral aspects of ethical decision making.
To apply, please submit application letter, vita, research papers, research and teaching statements to ethicgrp [__at__] andrew [dot] cmu [dot] edu or via postal service to Rosanne Christy, Business Ethics Faculty Recruiting, Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business, Room 369 Posner Hall, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890. Three letters of recommendation should also be submitted to this email or postal address. Questions about the application should be addressed to Ms. Christy at 412-268-1320.
In order to ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received by December 1, 2011.
Carnegie Mellon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with particular interest in identifying women and minority applicants for faculty positions.
Arkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
In pursuit of this commitment, Arkansas State University (Main Campus at Jonesboro, AR) is currently accepting applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Philosophy specializing in one of Metaphysics or Philosophy of Mind with teaching competence in the other, beginning in August, 2012. Additional teaching competence in related areas in women and gender studies or philosophy of race will be considered.
A serious candidate will exhibit strong credentials in his/her area of specialization, evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in philosophy, and the potential to do meaningful research. PhD in hand required by effective date of employment. Salary is $50,000 plus benefits.
Please visit https://jobs.astate.edu for detailed information on how to apply for position F00367. Review of completed applications will begin on December 16, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.
ASU is committed to creating a productive workplace in which both persons and property are secure. To achieve that goal, background investigations are conducted on all final applicants recommended for employment.
Arkansas State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
In pursuit of this commitment, Arkansas State University (Main Campus at Jonesboro, AR) is currently accepting applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Philosophy specializing in one of Epistemology or Philosophy of Science with teaching competence in the other, beginning in August, 2012. Additional teaching competence in related areas in women and gender studies or philosophy of race will be considered.
A serious candidate will exhibit strong credentials in his/her area of specialization, evidence of excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in philosophy, and the potential to do meaningful research. PhD in hand required by effective date of employment. Salary is $50,000 plus benefits.
Please visit https://jobs.astate.edu for detailed information on how to apply for position F00282. Review of completed applications will begin on December 16, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.
ASU is committed to creating a productive workplace in which both persons and property are secure. To achieve that goal, background investigations are conducted on all final applicants recommended for employment.
The Department of Philosophy in the College of Liberal Arts at Mount St. Mary’s University invites outstanding teacher-scholars to apply for a tenure-track position to commence August 1, 2012. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to the campus community. AOS: Ancient Philosophy and/or Virtue Ethics; AOC: open, but the department has a strong interest in candidates qualified to teach bio-ethics and/or environmental ethics/philosophy. The successful candidate will be well versed in the history of philosophy and qualified to teach both a two-semester historically structured introduction to philosophy, and a Moral Philosophy course, both requirements of the university’s core curriculum. Candidates may have the opportunity to teach in the masters program in philosophical studies and in the philosophy curriculum of the university’s seminary program. 7 undergraduate courses per year (2-3 preparations per semester), possible supervision of oral examinations and qualifying papers required of students in the masters program, and the usual non-teaching duties. Ph.D. strongly preferred; exceptional ABD considered. Candidates with ecclesiastical degrees are especially encouraged to apply. All candidates are encouraged to consult the department’s web page:
(http://www.msmary.edu/College_of_liberal_arts/philosophy/department-of-p...)
Beyond disciplinary expertise, the Philosophy department seeks faculty members eager to engage and support Mount St. Mary’s Catholic identity. In their letters, candidates should discuss how they will contribute to the University’s Catholic liberal arts mission, how their work engages with the Catholic intellectual tradition, and/or how their faith informs their vocation as teacher and scholar.
Mount St. Mary’s University is the second oldest Catholic university in America. Located on 1,400 acres, just outside of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., the Mount offers a rigorous liberal arts education featuring a nationally recognized core curriculum and outstanding faculty with a 14:1 student to teacher ratio. The 2100-student comprehensive university is a vibrant academic community where the words Faith, Discovery, Leadership, and Community are used to describe its collective calling and promise.
A complete dossier (containing a letter of application, a CV including a list of graduate course work, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample of no more than 25 pages, and evidence of teaching ability) should be sent to either via e-mail to resume [__at__] msmary [dot] edu with “Philosophy Search” in the e-mail subject line or to the address below. We will conduct initial interviews at the American Philosophical Association’s Eastern Division meeting in Washington, D.C., December 27-30, 2011. Review of applications will begin November 15 and will continue until the position is filled.
Mount St. Mary’s University has a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices; we actively seek and welcome applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. EOE.
Dr. Joshua Hochschild
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Philosophy Search
Mount St. Mary’s University
16300 Old Emmitsburg Rd
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
The Department of Philosophy at Gettysburg College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, beginning August 2012. AOS: Philosophy of Peace and Non-Violence. AOC: Expertise in an underrepresented area of world philosophy such as Africana, Latino, Asian or Middle Eastern thought. Commitment to the ethos of the liberal arts tradition and a robust research trajectory should be specifically addressed in a letter of application. The successful candidate will teach a standard 3-2 load that includes courses in the history of philosophy, direct senior philosophy theses, contribute to the First Year Seminar and Peace and Justice Programs, advise major and undecided students, and actively participate in a vibrant department. Ph.D. degree in philosophy required at time of appointment. Materials, including at least two of the letters, must provide evidence of teaching excellence.
Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Washington/Baltimore metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of over 2,600 students. Gettysburg College celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from members of any group that has been historically under-represented in the American academy. The College assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, and disability.
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference electronically to http://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/227. The Philosophy Department will begin reviewing applications on December 1, and continue until an appointment is made.