Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy & Religion at The University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Philosophy beginning in August 2015.

Area of Specialization (AOS): Ethics and Applied Ethics, broadly construed. Area of Concentration (AOC): Open, but with capability of teaching a wide variety of undergraduate philosophy courses. In addition to courses in the candidate's AOS, the successful candidate will be able and willing to teach courses in at least several of the following specific areas: history of philosophy (Ancient Greek and/or Modern European); bioethics; business ethics; feminist philosophy; media ethics; ethics of technology; philosophy of law; philosophy of race/Africana philosophy; political philosophy.

Teaching load is 3/3 (3 four-credit undergraduate courses each semester).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. To be guaranteed full consideration, submit all materials no later than December 16, 2014.

Ph.D. in Philosophy must be in hand no later than August 2015. Teaching experience preferred. The successful candidate will have a broad background in philosophy, will be committed to excellent undergraduate teaching, and will maintain an active record of scholarship through publications. Other responsibilities include developing and managing ongoing outcomes assessment procedures, coaching and mentoring Ethics Bowl and Bioethics Bowl teams, student advising, curriculum development, serving as advisor to an undergraduate philosophy club, and service to the department, college, university, and broader community.

Applicants must submit an application electronically at https://jobs.ut.edu Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, a CV, a scholarly writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. One additional document providing further information about teaching or research may also be uploaded. Information on how to submit required letters of recommendation will be provided via the online application system.

The Department of Philosophy & Religion at The University of Tampa offers an undergraduate Philosophy major and minor. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized comprehensive, private university that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. Located in the heart of one of the most dynamic commercial regions of Florida, the University has been providing education, training, and leadership skills to the Tampa Bay community through unique partnerships with business, government, the arts, and cultural entities for over 80 years. The University offers more than 150 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 11 master's programs. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, a residentially based educational experience, a commitment to an international focus, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University is growing and enrolls approximately 7750 students from 50 states and 137 countries.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job related criteria. The University encourages applications from underrepresented group members.