Assistant Professor, Metaethics (EXPIRED)

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. The Department of Philosophy at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track position, to begin August 10, 2016. Rank: Assistant Professor. AOS: Metaethics; AOC: Normative ethics and Bioethics. The standard teaching load is four courses per year, including one graduate seminar. Evidence of excellence in research and teaching required. Salary competitive. Ph.D. completed by August 2016. In addition to offering a first class MA in Philosophy, the department is a major component of two interdisciplinary PhD programs: Science and Technology Studies; and the Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical and Cultural Thought. See department webpage: http://www.phil.vt.edu/. Virginia Tech is an EO/AA employer with a strong commitment to diversity. The university does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Interested candidates are REQUIRED to complete an online application at www.jobs.vt.edu posting # TR0150122 and attach a cover letter, CV, transcript, research statement, writing sample (to be attached under “Other Doc”), and teaching dossier (to be attached under “Other Doc #2”). Applicants also are required to include contact information for three (3) references who will be asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation. Applications received by October 26, 2015, can expect full consideration. Queries can be submitted to Professor Lydia Patton at critique(at)vt.edu