Visiting Phenomenology Scholar - Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center (EXPIRED)

The Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center (SSPC) at Duquesne University welcome applications from distinguished scholars in the field of phenomenology to be its Visiting Phenomenology Scholar for Fall 2020.

Founded more than 130 years ago by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne University places a premium on excellence in scholarship and the pursuit of truth through research on the human condition and experience. Since the middle of last century, phenomenology has played a central role at Duquesne in this research. At Duquesne, phenomenology has been pursued in a signal way through the SSPC, which has for over three decades played a significant role in the development of phenomenological research and teaching in North America, Europe, and Africa. At Duquesne, phenomenology has been a major focus in the fields of philosophy and psychology, and it has also been pursued in fields of nursing, music, education, theology, and communication and rhetorical studies.

The scholar will be appointed for a minimum of eight weeks of the semester, with a stipend of $15,000. Housing expenses will be supported, a modest discretionary account (e.g. books or conference travel) will be provided, and limited funds for temporary relocation will be available. The scholar will be provided with on-campus office space, an e-mail account, and all Gumberg Library privileges. The Scholar may audit courses if desired. Responsibilities include teaching a 3 credit graduate seminar on a topic of scholar's choosing, offering one public lecture, and holding weekly office hours for consultation by students and faculty.

The Scholar will have access to the educational and research opportunities and resources at Duquesne University, as well as the University community, who will be able to learn from the scholar's research and insights. For listing of programs, events, and present and past speakers at the Center, consult its website at http://www.duq.edu/about/centers-and-institutes/simon-silverman-phenomenology-center.

Duquesne University is a private university that serves nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is located on a beautiful campus on a bluff within blocks of Downtown Pittsburgh, a Forbes-rated Most Livable City. One of the nation's leading Catholic universities, Duquesne University provides a well-rounded education that challenges students academically while nourishing their spiritual and ethical development. We share the Spiritans’ commitment to: educational excellence, moral and spiritual values, an ecumenical atmosphere open to diversity, and service to students, the Church, the community, the nation and the world. To learn more about Duquesne University, please visit our website at www.duq.edu.

REQUIREMENTS:

• An earned Ph.D. degree in Social Science or Humanities.
• Tenured Professor in Psychology, Theology, Philosophy or Communication and Rhetorical Studies.
• Excellence in teaching or scholarship required.

Application Instructions

Duquesne University is committed to attracting, retaining and developing a diverse faculty that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic mission, and enriches our campus community. As a charter member of the Ohio, Western PA and West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), we encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples. Motivated by its Catholic and Spiritan identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer. Its Mission Statement commits the University to "serving God by serving students." Applicants for this position should describe how they might support and contribute to this mission.

To Apply:

Duquesne University uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three confidential references to: http://apply.interfolio.com/72613. The deadline for applying for the academic year Fall 2020 Visiting Phenomenology Scholar position is March 15, 2020. For more information, please contact Dr. Jeffrey McCurry, Director, Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center at (412) 396-6038, [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.