Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

The University of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective August 16, 2020. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Philosophy by that date. The area of specialization is Ethics, including a research agenda in Bioethics broadly construed.  

The department invites applicants with committed research agendas in bioethics, broadly construed, which may include or overlap with, for instance, normative ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of science, environmental ethics, or ethics of technology. 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist in and pursue interdisciplinary collaboration in ethics and bioethics. The successful candidate will be expected to 1) maintain an active research agenda, 2) teach four courses per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate level, and 3) provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. 

The Department is genuinely committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions, including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. The university and greater Gainesville community enjoy a diversity of culture and social opportunities, including organizations that support the interests of people from varied backgrounds. 

Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and includes a full benefits package.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The University of Florida invites all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.