Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Tenure Track (EXPIRED)

The department of Philosophy at Allegheny College invites applicants for a Assistant Professor of Philosophy, tenure track position beginning August 2015. AOS: Ethics and its application to issues of social justice; preference goes to candidates with further expertise in a non-European philosophical tradition or Feminist philosophy. Teaching assignment is the standard faculty load of 6 courses (3/semester).  Faculty are expected to participate in delivering college-wide first-year/sophomore seminar courses that emphasize writing and speaking. Allegheny College is a highly selective private undergraduate liberal arts college with a dedicated faculty of teacher-scholars. The successful candidate will provide evidence of excellence in teaching, ongoing scholarship and professional development.Completion of PhD by September 2015 expected.Please submit letter of application, c.v., a sample of scholarly work or a recent publication, and evidence of teaching effectiveness by email to Eric Boynton, Chair, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at [email protected]. Letters of recommendation will be requested of short-listed candidates. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 13 2014; application deadline November 14 2014. Interviews to be conducted at APA Eastern meeting.  Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a strong institutional commitment to develop a diverse faculty and staff.  Women and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.