Assistant Professor

The Department of ­­­­Philosophy and Religion at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor in the Philosophy and Religion Department, with the anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.

In addition to the usual duties of teaching a 3/3 course load, research, and participating in department, university, and professional service, the successful candidate will be the primary advisor for our Philosophy: Pre-Health, Medicine, and Illness major track and teach the capstone course PHIL 4940: Topics in the Philosophy of Health, Medicine, and Illness.  

Successful (Ideal) candidates will possess the following requirements: 

• Proven expertise in ethics, bioethics and/or medical ethics   
• Competency in Continental Philosophy is preferred 
• Ability to teach introductory/advanced courses in environmental ethics would also be desirable.

Minimum or Required Qualifications: PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment 

Application Procedures:

Applicants must submit the following materials electronically through the UTC Faculty Career Job Site:

• Cover letter,
• Curriculum vitae (CV), including up-to-date personal contact information (e-mail, phone, etc.) 
• Unofficial transcripts 
• Statement on teaching experience and interests 
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, or other course materials  
• Statement on current and planned research 
• Evidence of research productivity 
• Names, titles, and email addresses for three (3) references for confidential letters of recommendation to be requested. 

Only complete applications will be considered. Application deadline is December 1, 2024.  Review of applications will begin December 2, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Dennis Plaisted (email: [email protected]) 

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