Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, Muncie, IN.  Dept. of Philosophy and Religious Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track position, effective August, 2013.  3/3 teaching load.  AOS:  Metaphysics broadly construed.  AOC:  Area of study concerning underrepresented populations including but not limited to African American philosophy, critical race theory, queer theory, philosophy of indigenous peoples, women and gender studies and animal studies.  Required qualifications:  (a)  PhD in philosophy specializing in Metaphysics broadly construed; (b) evidence of teaching effectiveness.  Preferred qualifications:  (a)  competency in one or more of the following:  African American philosophy, critical race theory, queer theory, philosophy of indigenous people, women and gender studies, animal ethics, or other area of study concerning underrepresented populations; (b) experience in mentoring non-majority students, inclusive pedagogy, and diversity issues; (c) passion for and innovation regarding teaching and learning.

The department highly values the teacher/scholar model so candidates should have a passion for, and innovation regarding, teaching and learning.  Candidates demonstrating the ability to offer a wide range of timely courses that should appeal to many student populations while still being properly thought of as metaphysics will receive serious consideration.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Submit complete dossier, including a curriculum vitae, graduate school transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and a brief statement of research interests to:  Ann Marie Adams, Dept. Administrator, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA, 47306-0500; [email protected].  Electronic submission is strongly preferred.  For more information, see:  www.bsu.edu/philosophy.

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.  Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.