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Assistant Professor of Philosophy - 0406255 (EXPIRED)

James Madison University

Job category Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar
AOS 20th century French philosophy
AOC Open, with a preference for feminist philosophy or critical theory or hermeneutics.
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number 0406255
Location Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
Start date August 24, 2015
Job description

Assistant Professor of Philosophy - 0406255


JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Department of Philosophy and Religion, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin August 24, 2015. This position is contingent on approval of funding. Teaching load is 3/3, with 2 preparations. In addition to offering upper-level courses in his/her main areas of expertise, the successful candidate will be expected to teach both (i) Introduction to Philosophy and (ii) either Critical Thinking or Ethical Reasoning in the University's General Education program. Excellence in both introductory and upper-level teaching is therefore particularly desirable. Applicants should hold the Ph.D. or expect to receive it by the appointment's start date. AOS: 20th century French philosophy. AOC: open, with a preference for feminist philosophy or critical theory or hermeneutics.
 
To apply applicants must go to JobLink.jmu.edu, reference posting number 0406255 and submit the faculty profile. In addition, applicants must mail a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a one-page research statement, a one-page statement of upper-level teaching interests, a sample of written work, and evidence of teaching excellence to: Philosophy Search Committee, Department of Philosophy & Religion, MSC 8006, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, 22807. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications must be received by November 3, 2014. Salary is commensurate with experience. First-round interviews will be conducted in January via Skype. In light of our commitment to building a more diverse faculty and student body, we are especially interested in attracting persons from groups currently underrepresented in our department.
 
James Madison University is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and to maintaining a work and educational environment that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

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Hard deadline November 3, 2014, 6:59pm EST
Contact
Contact name Dr. Steven Hoeltzel
Contact email
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Time created September 22, 2014, 1:49pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date November 3, 2014, 6:59pm EST
Expired on November 4, 2014, 6:59pm EST
Last updated June 11, 2015, 2:11pm UTC
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