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Lecturer, Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Department of Philosophy, Southern Methodist University

Job category Junior faculty / Fixed term
AOS Open
AOC Applied Ethics (including Business Ethics); History of Modern Philosophy desirable
AOC categories Applied Ethics
Business Ethics
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number Position No. 00050584
Location Dallas, Texas, United States
Start date Fall 2015
Job description

Position No. 00050584.  The Philosophy Department of Southern Methodist University seeks to fill a full time Lecturer position beginning August 2015.  One year contract, renewable.   8 courses per year (4/semester), all undergraduate.    No research or service duties.  Ph.D. in philosophy required.  AOS:  Open;  AOC:  Applied Ethics (History of Modern Philosophy also desirable).   Teaching is lower division but there is some possibility of upper division course teaching, such as History of Modern Philosophy or Bioethics.   Evidence of teaching excellence required.    

SMU is an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and teaching agendas.  SMU offers excellent benefits including full same-sex domestic partner benefits.  Explore SMU at http://www.smu.edu.  Our beautifully shaded campus of Georgian-Revival inspired architecture is situated in the heart of Dallas. Dallas’ quality of life is exceptional with a relatively low cost of living, upscale apartments and homes within walking distance of campus, the opportunity to live in the city or out in the country with a relatively short commute, and the availability of both mass transit systems and plentiful on-campus parking.   The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, a culturally rich arts and global business center, is home to many universities, arts organizations and Fortune 500 companies.   Visit http://www.dallaschamber.org

To apply send complete dossier including letter of application, CV, graduate transcript, letters of evaluation assessing  teaching along with other materials indicating teaching quality to Eric Barnes/Philosophy Department/SMU/Dallas TX 75275.    Review of applications will begin March 4, 2015.  To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by March 4, 2015, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled, and will notify applicants of the employment decision after the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  SMU will not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or educational activity on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.   SMU’s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.  Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

How to apply
Application type Mail
Instructions
To apply send complete dossier including letter of application, CV, graduate transcript, letters of evaluation assessing teaching along with other materials indicating teaching quality to Eric Barnes/Philosophy Department/SMU/Dallas TX 75275. Review of applications will begin March 4, 2015. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by March 4, 2015, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled, and will notify applicants of the employment decision after the position is filled.
Hard deadline No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis)
Contact
Web address for more information http://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/ph...
Contact name Eric Barnes
Contact email
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Time created February 4, 2015, 10:06am UTC
Scheduled expiry date June 4, 2015, 4:58am CST
Expired on June 4, 2015, 4:58am CST
Last updated June 11, 2015, 2:13pm UTC
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