Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, Dept. of Philosophy and Religious Studies, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Philosophy, effective Aug. 2015.  3-3 teaching load, usually two preparations per semester.

We seek a philosopher with a passion for innovative, learner-centered teaching.  AOS:  Applied Ethics.  AOC:  BioEthics, Environmental Philosophy, or Philosophy of Science.

Required qualifications:  (a) PhD in Philosophy prior to start date, (b) evidence of research productivity, and (c) evidence of teaching effectiveness.  Preferred qualifications:  (i) Earned doctorate in Philosophy at time of application, (ii) ability to contribute to STEM grantsmanship, (iii) competency in one or more of the following—Bioethics, Environmental Philosophy, or Philosophy of Science, and (iv) demonstrated potential to excel in mentoring non-majority students, inclusive pedagogy, and diversity issues.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Complete applications received by November 14, 2014, are guaranteed full consideration.  Submit a curriculum vitae, graduate school transcripts, three letters of recommendation, writing sample, brief statement of teaching philosophy, and brief statement of research interests to:  Philosophy Search, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA 47306; [email protected].  Electronic submission is strongly preferred.  For more information, see:  www.bsu.edu/philosophy.

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.  Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.