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Postdoctoral Instructor in Philosophy of Science

Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences, California Institute of Technology

Job category Postdoc or similar / Fixed term
AOS Philosophy of Science
AOS categories Philosophy of Science
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Pasadena, California, United States
Job description

Postdoctoral Instructor in Philosophy of Science

The Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Instructor to begin in time for Caltech’s fall term 2025. We welcome applications from candidates working in the field of philosophy of science (broadly construed) and closely related areas. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two (approximately ten-week) undergraduate courses in the first year of their appointment and three undergraduate courses in their second year. The appointment is contingent upon completion of the Ph.D. 

Interested candidates should apply electronically at https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/philopd by uploading a cover letter, a research statement, three letters of recommendation, a current CV, a sample of original written work, and an education statement that addresses the applicant’s thoughts on classroom instruction, mentorship of students, and ways to foster an inclusive, equitable environment for those who come to Caltech with many different backgrounds and experiences.  Candidates unable to apply electronically may send the above materials to: Chair, Philosophy Postdoc Search, HSS 101-40 Caltech, Pasadena, CA 91125. 

Deadline for applications is November 1, 2024.

Hiring Salary: $70,264

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more about our benefits and who is eligible.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Questions about the application process may be directed to: [email protected].
Web address to apply https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/philopd
Hard deadline November 1, 2024, 11:59pm PST
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Scheduled expiry date November 1, 2024, 11:59pm PST
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