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Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Department of Religion and Philosophy, Florida Southern College

Job category Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar
AOS Open
AOC History of Philosophy, Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy
AOC categories History of Philosophy
Ethics
Social and Political Philosophy
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Lakeland, Florida, United States
Start date August 2014
Job description

Florida Southern College

Philosophy, Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

 

The Department of Religion and Philosophy at Florida Southern College invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Philosophy, at the level of assistant professor, to begin August 2014.  AOS: Open.  AOC: Ethics, History of Philosophy, Social and Political Philosophy.  Candidates must show the ability and enthusiasm to teach broadly across the discipline, including courses in Ethics, Logic, the History of Philosophy, and Introduction to Philosophy, as well as upper-division courses in Philosophy.  The teaching load is 12 hours per semester.  Preferred candidates will have the Ph.D. prior to appointment, a demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduates, a commitment to engaged learning, a willingness to mentor and advise students, and scholarly promise.  Faculty members are expected to contribute to the shared governance of the College by participating in campus-wide committees and advising student organizations. The Philosophy Program at Florida Southern College is housed in the Department of Religion and Philosophy.  Candidates should be comfortable working closely with colleagues in a department of Religion and Philosophy at a church-related institution.    

For full consideration, please send (1) a letter of interest detailing your qualifications for the position and relevant experience, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) three letters of recommendation to Dr. Brad Hollingshead, Dean, School of Arts & Sciences, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801-5698.  Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S at the time of application.

Electronic applications in MSWord or pdf format are preferred and may be sent to [email protected].  Review of applications will begin April 10, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. AA/EOE

Founded in 1885, Florida Southern, located in the heart of central Florida and historically related to the United Methodist Church, is ranked among the best colleges in America by college guidebooks.  A small comprehensive college with a liberal arts core, Florida Southern is a national leader in engaged learning.  Offering fifty programs of study, students enjoy small classes taught by supportive professors who challenge them to explore their potential, make new discoveries, and develop their leadership skills, taking learning beyond classroom walls.  Florida Southern’ s west campus, with the largest single site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in the world, is a National Historic Landmark.  The Princeton Review has twice named the college as the most beautiful campus in America.

How to apply
Application type Email
Instructions
For full consideration, please send (1) a letter of interest detailing your qualifications for the position and relevant experience, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) three letters of recommendation to Dr. Brad Hollingshead, Dean, School of Arts & Sciences, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801-5698. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S at the time of application. Electronic applications in MSWord or pdf format are preferred and may be sent to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin April 10, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. AA/EOE
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Hard deadline No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis)
Contact
Contact name Dr. Brad Hollingshead
Contact email
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Time created April 1, 2014, 2:25pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date July 30, 2014, 9:26am EST
Expired on July 30, 2014, 9:26am EST
Last updated July 30, 2014, 1:46pm UTC
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