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Assistant Professor

Department of Philosophy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

Job category Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar
AOS Ethics
AOS categories Ethics
AOC Philosophy, Politics, & Economics
AOC categories Philosophy of Social Science
Ethics
Social and Political Philosophy
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Catonsville, Maryland, United States
Start date August 2025
Job description

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2025 with specialization in the field of ethics and competence in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE). Ability to teach normative ethics is a plus. We seek candidates with strong research potential who are committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and identify with the mission of UMBC, in particular concerning furthering the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

UMBC is a dynamic and growing public research university located in the Baltimore-Washington Corridor. The university is a Carnegie Research 1, community-engaged institution, with a diverse student population of 14,148 graduate and undergraduate students. US News and World Report regularly ranks UMBC in the top 10 of most innovative universities, and the Chronicle of Higher Education recognizes UMBC as one its “Great Colleges to Work For” in categories including cooperative governance, compensation, teaching environment, and work-life balance. The Philosophy Department currently has 10 full-time faculty, a very active undergraduate philosophy club, and an award-winning ethics bowl team. The Department is also home to UMBC’s newly created Center for Ethics and Values: https://ethics.umbc.edu/. To find out more about the department, visit us at: https://philosophy.umbc.edu.

The person appointed will teach 5 courses a year, distributed over two preps each semester. The successful applicant is expected to maintain an active research agenda and to participate in the Department’s advising and service responsibilities, as well as meet the very highest standards of teaching quality.

Required components for application:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • 3 confidential letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample with abstract
  • Research statement, including dissertation abstract and plans for future research
  • Teaching portfolio and statement, including how the applicant foresees designing and teaching courses in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, in particular at the intersection of the social sciences and empirically-informed applied political philosophy and ethics.
  • Statement of commitments concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion, in which applicants describe the ways in which their research, teaching, and/or life experience contribute to inclusive excellence, such as their ability to work with underserved and diverse populations and their capacity to respond in pedagogically productive ways to the competence, aspirations, and needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
  • PhD in Philosophy, to be completed no later than August 2025

For full consideration all materials should be received by October 15, 2024.

UMBC encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Background Screening Statement A background check will be required.

Salary: Salary Range: $78,000 - $83,000 commensurate with experience

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Benefits

UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Benefits offered align with type of position and may be prorated based on hours per week.

• Paid Leave
• Tuition Remission
• Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance
• Retirement plans
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities & much more

See benefits summary for detailed information.

9 Month Faculty Benefits Summary: https://umbc.app.box.com/s/yo3o3x17tknr4u5gfhgxhu022glmp9is

How to apply
Application type Online
Web address to apply https://apply.interfolio.com/151355
Deadline for full consideration: October 15, 2024, 11:59pm EST
Hard deadline No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis)
Contact
Web address for more information https://philosophy.umbc.edu/
Contact name Jessica Pfeifer
Contact email
Contact phone 410-455-2014
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Scheduled expiry date March 5, 2025, 3:19pm EST
Last updated October 1, 2024, 7:03pm UTC
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