POSITION:
A probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor is anticipated in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in Early Modern Philosophy who is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active program involving undergraduates. This appointment carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning with the 2015/2016 academic year, August 24, 2015.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate in the area of Philosophy preferred. (ABD applicants may be considered but must complete all requirements for the terminal degree by March 20, 2016.) Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarship. Additionally, we seek candidates who value liberal education and want to join us as we develop and implement an innovative outcomes-based Liberal Education core program in fall 2016.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
AOS: Early Modern Philosophy
AOC: Metaphysics and Symbolic Logic
The ability to teach any of the following will be considered an asset: Non-Western Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Science and a variety of applied ethics courses. The ability to enhance the diversity of the department and to expand its offerings will also be considered assets. Evidence of successful university teaching and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
DUTIES:
Teach courses in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies based on program needs and in accordance with specialization; participate in research and scholarly activities; develop and/or maintain a scholarly research agenda; provide academic advising to students as assigned; engage in service to the department, University and profession.
DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies offers majors and minors in both Philosophy and Religious Studies. Many of our courses serve as electives for other programs as well as for the university Liberal Education core. We currently have the equivalent of eight full-time and several part-time teaching positions. Web Site: http://www.uwec.edu/philrel/.
UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY:
UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,500 students and 1,400 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: http://www.uwec.edu/Employment/uweccareers.htm. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to Philosophy and Religious Studies: Assistant Professor of Philosophy (TAM ID# 9914) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format: letter of application, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. sample course syllabi, statement of teaching philosophy, student and peer evaluations), graduate school transcript (official or unofficial), writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Letters should be sent directly to Ms. Bonnie Clark at [email protected] with the name of the candidate and Job # 9914 in the subject line.
If you have questions about the position, please contact Dr. Kristin Schaupp at [email protected].
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by November 3, 2014. However, screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
