Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)
Department of Philosophy, University of Oregon
Job category | Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar |
AOS | Philosophy of Science |
AOS categories |
Philosophy of Science |
AOC | History of Modern Philosophy |
AOC categories |
Early Modern Philosophy |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Organization's reference number | Job no: 529424 |
Location | Eugene, Oregon, United States |
Start date | Fall 2023 |
Job description |
Position Announcement The University of Oregon Department of Philosophy seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of Philosophy specializing in the Philosophy of Science. We have strong interest in candidates whose research and teaching focuses on the philosophical, historical, and practical dimensions of domains of scientific inquiry connected to areas of recent and future growth at the University of Oregon including (but not limited to) biomedical engineering, microbiology, ecology, environmental science, neuroscience, cognitive science, behavioral and social sciences, as well as issues at the intersection of science and ethics (such as discussions of race and gender in genetics). The candidate must also have knowledge in the history of philosophy and be qualified to teach upper-level courses in the history of modern philosophy drawing on thinkers from the era of scientific revolution (and specifically the 17th and 18th centuries). Department or Program Summary We are a diverse and growing department with strengths in Continental Philosophy, American & Pragmatist Philosophy, Feminist Philosophy, Latin American Philosophy, Ethics, Social & Political Philosophy, Environmental Philosophy, the Philosophy of Technology and other areas. In addition to the listed AOS/AOC the Department currently has additional teaching needs in Philosophy of Race, Advanced Logic, and Epistemology—we invite applicants to submit sample syllabi in any of these areas. Minimum Requirements • Ph.D. in Philosophy or equivalent; area of research specialization (AOS) in Philosophy of Science, area of competence (AOC) in history of modern philosophy, and in particular qualifications to teach at least one 17th or 18th-century philosopher as an upper-level undergraduate, and preferably also graduate-level, course. Preferred Qualifications • Strong potential for and commitment to contributing to a culture of inclusive teaching and evidence of valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion About the University The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a “very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. In recent years, the university has increased the diversity of its student body while raising average GPAs and test scores for incoming students. The UO’s 295-acre campus features state-of-the art facilities in an arboretum-like setting within the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya people. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 157,000 with a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a pleasant climate, and a community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and Portland. Application Deadline Review begins Friday, October 28, 2022; position open until filled. Required Application Materials Candidates are asked to submit the following application materials with their online application: |
How to apply | |
Application type | Online |
Instructions |
Review begins Friday, October 28, 2022; position open until filled.
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Web address to apply | https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/529424/assis... |
Deadline for full consideration: |
October 28, 2022, 4:00pm PST
(applications under review) |
Hard deadline | No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis) |
Contact | |
Web address for more information | https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/529424/assis... |
Contact name | Roxanne Riedel |
Contact email | |
Contact phone | 541-346-7352 |
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Time created | August 29, 2022, 8:21pm UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | February 21, 2023, 11:02pm PST |
Expired on | February 21, 2023, 11:46pm PST |
Last updated | February 22, 2023, 7:46am UTC |
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