Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at Seattle University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting Fall 2015.

The ideal candidate will have a specialization in one or more of the following: Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, together with a strong background in the history of philosophy, demonstrated teaching excellence, strong scholarly potential, some familiarity with the Catholic intellectual tradition, and the ability to engage with colleagues representing diverse philosophical traditions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a range of courses across the curriculum, including the two required philosophy core courses: Philosophy of the Person and Ethics; will maintain a productive research program and provide service to the school/university.

Required:  Ph.D. in Philosophy.

Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic University located on 48 acres on Seattle’s Capitol Hill.  More than 7,700 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools.  U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2014” ranks Seattle University among the top 10 universities in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals whose differing backgrounds, beliefs, ideas and life experiences will further enrich the diversity of its educational community.

Applicants should submit applications online at https://jobs.seattleu.edu, including a Curriculum Vitae, a writing sample, evidence of successful teaching and the names and contact information of three references (letters of evaluation will be solicited upon submission of application). Applications review begins November 10, 2014.  Open until filled.  For additional information, contact Burt Hopkins at [email protected].