Assistant Professor

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Northeastern University seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor of Philosophy with specialization in ethics and health or ethics and technology, to begin in September 2013. The successful candidate will be able to teach Moral and Social Problems in Health Care and/or Technology and Human Values and will be expected to participate in Northeastern’s Ethics Institute. Ph.D. required by time of appointment. Teaching experience preferred. The department seeks candidates with strong scholarly promise and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Typical teaching load is two courses per semester.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by November 15th will be assured full consideration. To apply, visit the college website, http://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/, and click on “Faculty Positions.” Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of research interests and teaching experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, sample of scholarly writing, and at least three letters of recommendation. Questions should be addressed to Prof. Ronald Sandler, Search Chairperson (email address below).

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a dynamic and highly selective urban research university in the center of Boston, Massachusetts whose standing among peer universities has increased rapidly in recent years. Grounded in its signature co-op program, Northeastern provides unprecedented global experiential learning opportunities. It receives the largest number of undergraduate applications of any private university in the United States. Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.