Assistant or associate professor

Mississippi University for Women invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in philosophy, beginning August 2013. An earned doctorate in philosophy is required at the time of employment. Teaching load is 4-4; summer teaching is usually available. Area of specialty is open but teaching responsibilities might include Introduction to Philosophy, Ancient and Medieval, Logic, Modern Philosophy, Business Ethics, Contemporary Ethical Problems. Other duties include student advising, university service, and scholarship.

Located in the heart of the Columbus, Mississippi, historic district, Mississippi University for Women is a public university that feels like a private college. Founded in 1884 as the first public college for women in the United States, MUW is a tradition-rich university that has educated men for almost 30 years. The quality of MUW’s academic programs is outstanding. U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 guide, “America’s Best Colleges,” placed MUW in the top tier of Best Regional Universities and as the highest ranked public school from Mississippi in the Southern category. MUW was recently ranked No. 15 in Washington Monthly’s 2012 rankings of top 100 master’s universities. Additional information can be found at http://www.muw.edu.

How to apply

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2013, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send letter of application, vita, graduate transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three academic references. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Thomas Richardson, Dean of Arts and Sciences, at the email address below.