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Visiting Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

Department of Philosophy, University of Alabama Birmingham

Job category Junior faculty / Fixed term
AOS Open
AOC Bioethics
AOC categories Biomedical Ethics
Ethics
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number TS527P
Location Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Start date August 15, 2023
Job description

Area of Specialization: Open 

Area of Competence: Bioethics


The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is searching for a non-tenure track, temporary one year assistant professor of philosophy, beginning August 2023, with the possibility of renewal. The teaching load is eight courses a year over two semesters (4/4).

The successful applicant must have a PhD in philosophy by August 2023 and demonstrated excellence in teaching beginning courses in philosophy. The new hire will be expected to teach introductory bioethics, among other courses. The ability to teach courses in history of philosophy will be an advantage. We encourage applications from members of historically disadvantaged groups.

Review of complete applications will begin March 15, 2023. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration. Required application materials:
• Cover Letter (briefly indicating how the candidate’s qualifications and experience            prepare them for this position)
• Curriculum Vitae (including a list of references)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus (1-3 of them)
• Student Teaching Evaluations (summary)
• Research Statement
Candidates who receive first-round interviews will be required to submit three letters of
reference.

UAB’s Department of Philosophy and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) treasure the rich diversity of our student body, and we are committed to their success. Members of the CAS community are expected to reflect our value for inclusive excellence in both our work and learning environment as well as in our efforts to serve and engage the community.

The Department of Philosophy at UAB supports an undergraduate major and also serves the core curriculum. With over 22,000 students and 2,500 full-time faculty members, UAB ranks in the top 20 public universities for federal research funding and is the major teaching-research university in Alabama. Interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching are prominent. UAB ranks in the top ten nationally for student diversity, and Birmingham is the second largest city in Alabama, offering a vibrant cultural community with a wide array of recreational opportunities.

How to apply
Application type Online
Web address to apply https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/17365
Deadline for full consideration: March 15, 2023, 5:00pm CST

(applications under review)

Hard deadline No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis)
Contact
Web address for more information https://www.uab.edu/cas/philosophy/
Contact name Donna Miller
Contact email
Contact phone 205-934-4805
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Time created December 15, 2022, 10:12pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date June 13, 2023, 5:58pm CST
Expired on June 13, 2023, 6:46pm CST
Last updated August 13, 2023, 3:00pm UTC
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