Assistant Professor - Medical Ethics/Philosophy
Location: CUNY NYC College of Technology
Job ID: 9889
Full/Part-Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York (CUNY), a comprehensive college of nearly 17,000 students in downtown Brooklyn, offering associate and baccalaureate degrees, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Philosophy at the Assistant Professor level, to begin during the 2014-2015 academic year. Candidates with expertise in medical ethics are especially encouraged to apply.
Philosophy is located in the Social Sciences Department, a multidisciplinary department that offers courses in Anthropology, Economics, Government, Geography, History, Sociology, and Psychology. The position requires a commitment to teaching, scholarly research resulting in publications and presentations, sustained service to the department and college, and academic advisement. The candidate hired will be expected to participate actively in College/University-wide initiatives and function collaboratively in department level efforts, playing an active role in the creation/development/assessment of departmental curricula.
Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in Philosophy and two years College level teaching experience. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment in August 2014. The preferred candidate will have expertise or specialization in Medical Ethics. The successful applicant must demonstrate the ability to teach courses in the field of specialization as well as Introduction to Philosophy, and contribute to departmental coverage of a wide range of philosophy courses. The position offers opportunities for interdisciplinary work and collaboration with faculty in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Professional Studies, and Technology & Design. Research and publication are required for tenure and promotion.
Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
COMPENSATION
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with review of applications to begin 1/06/14.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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