Chair of the Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies

Eastern Kentucky University seeks a Chair of the Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. This department of collegial faculty seeks a chair who will support and lead us as committed teachers and active scholars. The successful candidate will be an accomplished teacher and established scholar with academic administrative experience commensurate with the position. They should hold a Ph.D. in either History or Philosophy.

The Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies is made up of 20 full-time (and additional part-time) faculty with diverse research and teaching interests. The department offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in History, History Teaching, and Philosophy as well as Minors and Certificates in African and African American Studies, Asian Studies, and Applied Ethics. More information about the department can be found at www.hpr.eku.edu.

To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information for three professional references.  Applications should be submitted at https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/495198.  Any questions can be directed to Dr. Tim Smit at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on November 1st and will continue until the position is filled.