Assistant Instructional Professor – Ancient Greek Philosophy (EXPIRED)
Department of Philosophy, University of Chicago
Job category | Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar |
AOS | Ancient Greek Philosophy |
AOS categories |
Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy |
AOC | History of Philosophy, Ethics, Metaphysics |
AOC categories |
History of Philosophy Metaphysics Ethics |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Location | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Start date | September 1, 2021 |
Job description |
Description The Department of Philosophy and the College of the University of Chicago seek an experienced teacher of Philosophy to help build on the strengths of its existing program. We are interested in candidates with a strong record of teaching Ancient Greek Philosophy, especially Ancient Greek Theoretical Philosophy, to undergraduates, with a preference for candidates with additional experience in teaching and/or ability to teach more broadly in the History of Philosophy, in Ethics, and in Metaphysics. The successful candidate will also be prepared to teach in the Humanities Core. Experience working with students on the preparation of BA and/or MA theses is also desirable. Responsibilities include both teaching and service duties. Teaching consists of up to seven courses across three quarters in various areas of the Philosophy curriculum, and may include assignments in the College Core. The selected candidate will also be expected to take on appropriate service duties within the department, including advising BA and MA theses in their area of specialty. Instructional Professors of all ranks are expected to engage in regular professional development. Qualifications Applicants are required to have prior teaching experience at the college or post-secondary level, preferably at a North American institution. A PhD in Philosophy is required by the start date of the appointment. Application Instructions To apply for this position, please submit your application through the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment website at http://apply.interfolio.com/86627. An application must include:
Additional documents may be requested following the initial review. Application deadline: All applicant materials must be received by 11pm central time on May 20, 2021. This position is contingent upon budgetary approval. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and the Service Employees International Union. For information on the Department of Philosophy, please go to philosophy.uchicago.edu. For questions about the position, please contact William Weaver at [email protected]. EEO Statement We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email [email protected] with their request. |
How to apply | |
Application type | Online |
Web address to apply | http://apply.interfolio.com/86627 |
Hard deadline | May 20, 2021, 11:59pm CST |
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Web address for more information | http://apply.interfolio.com/86627 |
Contact name | William Weaver |
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Time created | April 19, 2021, 8:13pm UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | May 20, 2021, 11:59pm CST |
Expired on | June 1, 2021, 6:46pm CST |
Last updated | August 1, 2021, 3:00pm UTC |
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