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:
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 See benefits summary for detailed information. |
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 |
Bookkeeping | |
Time created | September 9, 2024, 4:41pm UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | March 5, 2025, 3:19pm EST |
Last updated | October 1, 2024, 7:03pm UTC |
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