Assistant Professor: Biomedical Ethics (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at San Diego State University is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Philosophy, tenure-track position, to begin August 2016. AOS: Biomedical Ethics; AOC: Open.

The Department of Philosophy at San Diego State University has strengths in ancient philosophy, logic, modern philosophy, ethics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, Continental philosophy, and Asian philosophies.

SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all. SDSU is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must have a PhD in Philosophy by the time of appointment and demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship. The successful candidate will have an interest in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in biomedical ethics, ethics, and applied ethics; will participate in the Department’s Master’s program; and will develop a certificate in bioethics to serve matriculated and nonmatriculated members of the community, especially those employed in biological research and medical industries. The Department expects that the person hired will actively pursue and secure external grants to support her or his work.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants should apply via Interfolio. Applications received by October 1, 2015 will receive full consideration; the position will remain open until filled.

For additional information see http://philosophy.sdsu.edu/About/jobs.html or contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Robert Francescotti ([email protected]).

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