Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor - Philosophy (Ethics), tenure track position beginning Fall 2012.  Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA. AOS: Ethics (theoretical rather than applied). AOC: Ancient (required) and Philosophy of Law (preferred), especially in international issues.  The department has a strong and very active philosophy major and minor, a new ethics minor, and a lively specialization in religious studies. The successful candidate’s responsibilities will involve teaching seven courses a year (quarter system), including general education and major courses in philosophy; supervising senior theses; advisement; performing customary service; active and productive scholarship. Ph.D. in philosophy required prior to 16 September 2012; must have demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and scholarship; experience working with multicultural curriculum preferred. Screening begins on 15 November 2011. Please apply online at: https://jobs.cwu.edu . A complete application includes a letter of application, CV, writing sample, teaching statement, evidence of teaching excellence (including recent course evaluations). In addition to the online application, three letters of reference should be mailed to Search Committee Chair, Philosophy Department, Central Washington University, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7555. For more information, see www.cwu.edu/~philo/.  CWU is AA/EEO/Title IX institution.