Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at West Virginia University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 2020.  A doctorate in philosophy by the time of appointment is required. The successful candidate is expected to develop an excellent program of research in the area of ethics and excel at teaching undergraduate courses in ethical theory, health care ethics, and some of the following: environmental ethics; ethics in science and technology; ethics in human enhancement and artificial intelligence; food ethics; social and global justice.  The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the land-grant mission of the university by collaborating on WVU initiatives that aim to make a positive ethical impact on our community and the world.

AOS: Ethics

AOC: Health care ethics and at least one of the following: environmental ethics; ethics in science and technology; ethics in human enhancement and artificial intelligence; food ethics; social and global justice.

The teaching load is three courses per semester.

The WVU Philosophy Department is an intellectually vibrant, supportive, and collegial undergraduate program with all of the opportunities and expectations of a research university. WVU is a comprehensive, land-grant, research university located in Morgantown, WV, and is home to approximately 29,000 students.  The Morgantown metro-region has a population of approximately 130,000, and is frequently ranked as one of the best college towns in the US.  Morgantown is a safe, inclusive, and family-friendly city, approximately 75 miles south of Pittsburgh; 200 miles from Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Cleveland; and 300 miles from Cincinnati and Philadelphia. The region offers outstanding outdoor recreation and stunning natural beauty. 

To apply, please visit https://careers.wvu.edu/, navigate to the position title listed above, and upload (1) a cover letter, (2) your curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement addressing your research accomplishments and future research plans, (4) a teaching statement addressing your approach to teaching ethics, (5) evidence of teaching effectiveness, and (6) a writing sample. In addition, please arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent electronically to [email protected]. Review of completed applications will begin on March 15, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.

WVU is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.