Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Westminster College, in Salt Lake City, Utah seeks a Full-time Assistant Professor of Philosophy starting Fall 2013. 3-3 load. AOS: feminist philosophy or the philosophical study of social and economic justice with an emphasis on race, class, and gender. AOC: applied ethics. We seek a curious generalist to teach introductory and advanced-level philosophy courses in a three-person department. Demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate level and Ph.D. required. Ability to teach in Gender Studies; on diversity issues; and in team-taught, interdisciplinary Honors courses preferred. For the successful applicant with relevant interests, affiliations are possible with interdisciplinary programs such as Honors, Film, Spanish/Latin American Studies, and/or Gender Studies.

Westminster College has an institutional commitment to diversity in all areas and strongly encourages candidates from groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

Because Westminster is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination, the College prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.   Westminster College is a private, comprehensive liberal arts college dedicated to students and their learning. Impassioned teaching and active learning are the hallmarks of the Westminster experience. Located where the magnificent Rocky Mountains meet the vibrant city of Salt Lake, Westminster blends the best of curricular and co-curricular learning via experiences presented by its unique location to help students develop skills and attributes critical for success in a rapidly changing world. The college enrolls approximately 2,200 undergraduate and 800 graduate students in four schools: School of Arts and Sciences; Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business; School of Education; and School of Nursing and Health Sciences. For more information on the College, the School, and other regional information, please visit http://www.westminstercollege.edu.