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Open-Rank Position in Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Smith College, Smith College

Job category Faculty (open rank) / Tenure-track or similar
AOS Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Language, Aesthetics
AOS categories Philosophy of Language
Philosophy of Mind
Aesthetics
AOC Indian philosophy, Chinese philosophy, Africana philosophy, Native American and Indigenous philosophy
AOC categories African/Africana Philosophy
Asian Philosophy
Native American Philosophy
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number https://www.smith.edu/academics/philosophy
Location Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
Job description

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.

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
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.
Web address to apply https://apply.interfolio.com/128711
Deadline for full consideration: September 15, 2023, 11:00pm EST

(applications under review)

Hard deadline September 24, 2023, 11:59pm EST
Contact
Web address for more information https://apply.interfolio.com/128711
Contact name Susan Levin
Contact email
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Time created July 24, 2023, 5:36pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date September 24, 2023, 11:59pm EST
Expired on September 26, 2023, 12:46am EST
Last updated January 21, 2024, 3:00pm UTC
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