Associate Professor (EXPIRED)

Philosophy of Neuroscience

Michigan State University, East Lansing MI invites applications for a tenure system, academic year position at the associate level in AOS: Philosophy of Neuroscience, AOC: Open. Appointment will be in the Department of Philosophy (PHL) in the College of Arts and Letters (51%) and History, Philosophy and Sociology of Science (HPS) in Lyman Briggs College (LBC) (49%).

PHL and LBC seek a philosopher of neuroscience whose research addresses the neurobiological basis of consciousness, the self, volition, decision-making, or learning. Research in this area may involve philosophical issues of artificial intelligence, neurobiology, or other related areas of brain science, especially with an evolutionary approach. Candidates must have a PhD in philosophy or a closely allied field with a specialization in the philosophy of neuroscience. The successful candidate will be equipped to engage in interdisciplinary research collaboration with neuroscientists, have outstanding potential to secure external funding, a solid record of publication in philosophy, and the ability to make contributions to the philosophy curriculum at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Applicants should be passionate about teaching and experienced in using active and cooperative pedagogies in the classroom. The annual teaching expectation will be two courses in PHL, at the undergraduate or graduate levels, as well as two small, undergraduate science studies courses (15-30 students) in LBC. Full time, academic year. Some thesis supervision. Usual non-teaching duties. Some summer work available. Preferred starting date: August 16, 2015. Salary, benefits, and start-up support are competitive.

This position offers exciting opportunities for candidates interested in the combined benefits of a small, residential liberal-arts college environment and a large “Big 10” research university. Additional information about the position is available online (http://www.philosophy.msu.edu/neuro-position ). MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution, committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.