Open-Rank Position in Philosophy (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at Smith College invites applications for a rank-open position, to begin July 1, 2024. Successful candidates should be prepared to engage actively with diverse students across the liberal arts. The successful candidate will have a specialization in philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, and/or aesthetics. Our department is committed to teaching in multiple philosophical traditions, spanning European and non-European philosophy. Therefore, we also seek candidates who have teaching competence in one or more of the following: Indian philosophy, Chinese philosophy, Africana philosophy, Native American and Indigenous philosophy broadly construed. Ph.D. in Philosophy is expected by the time of appointment. Candidates from groups underrepresented in Philosophy are encouraged to apply.

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Details about the Department of Philosophy may be found at http://www.smith.edu/philosophy/.

Submit application at https://apply.interfolio.com/128711 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, writing sample, teaching portfolio, diversity/inclusion statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2023.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of  equity and inclusion among students, staff, faculty, and administration and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion,  sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy,  genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.