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Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Illiniois Wesleyan University, Illiniois Wesleyan University

Job category Faculty (open rank) / Tenure-track or similar
AOS Epistemology and/or Metaphysics
AOS categories Epistemology
Metaphysics
Metaphysics and Epistemology
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Start date August 15, 2024
Job description

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Illinois Wesleyan University invites applications for the tenure line position of Assistant Professor in the Philosophy Department. Area of Specialization: Epistemology and/or Metaphysics. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching interest in Logic and/or Modern Philosophy. Our curriculum also has needs in Philosophy of Feminism and Philosophy of Race.

The position will begin in Fall 2024. Candidates must have earned a PhD in Philosophy or related field by August 1, 2024. The position requires one to be an active scholar and a skillful teacher. The typical teaching load is three classes per semester. Tenure track faculty members also provide academic advising to students and participate in department and university service.  Candidates must be dedicated to undergraduate education, enthusiastic about professional engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and able to work in teams in a collegial environment.

Illinois Wesleyan is a small liberal arts institution in Bloomington, IL. We are strongly committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO employer.

Application Instructions

Submit the following attachments to IWU Philosophy Department Administrative Specialist Erin Burnison at [email protected]

  1. Cover letter addressing qualifications for the position, including commitment to diversity

  2. Curriculum vitae

  3. Writing sample

  4. Teaching Statement

  5. Three letters of recommendation

Further materials may be requested by the search committee.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to IWU Philosophy Department Chair Andy Engen at [email protected].

We will begin reviewing applications on October 16 and continue until the position is filled.

How to apply
Application type Email
Instructions
Submit the following attachments to IWU Philosophy Department Administrative Specialist, Erin Burnison, at [email protected]: Cover letter addressing qualifications for the position, including commitment to diversity; Curriculum vitae; Writing sample; Teaching Statement; Three letters of recommendation. Further materials may be requested by the search committee.
Email to apply
Deadline for full consideration: October 16, 2023, 12:00am CST

(applications under review)

Hard deadline November 12, 2023, 11:59pm CST
Contact
Web address for more information https://www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/a...
Contact name Andy Engen
Contact email
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Time created September 13, 2023, 2:41pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date November 12, 2023, 11:59pm CST
Expired on November 14, 2023, 12:46am CST
Last updated January 14, 2024, 3:00pm UTC
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