Assistant Professor - Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Assistant Professor - Philosophy

University of Massachusetts Lowell

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. AOS or AOC in applied or practical ethics. Primary teaching responsibility will be in ethics and the sciences, in particular Engineering Ethics, a required class for all engineering students. Candidates need not have prior experience teaching engineering ethics. The standard teaching load is 3/3 but faculty who meet university standards for research productivity are eligible for a 2/2 load. Applicants should provide evidence of effective teaching. Service to the Department and University is expected as well. Initial interviews will be held at the Eastern APA in January 2016. For those unable to attend the APA, we will consider alternative interview arrangements where feasible. Applications should be submitted by Dec. 1 to ensure full consideration. 

The Philosophy Department currently consists of eight full-time members. We offer a B.A. degree in philosophy. UMass Lowell is a public national research university with 17,000 students; it is ranked as a top-tier national university by U.S. News and World Report. 

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. by time of appointment (September 1, 2016) 
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups  

To apply please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, writing sample, unofficial transcript, research statement, evidence of teaching, and three letters of reference at:jobs.uml.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54697 

Initial interviews will be held at the Eastern APA in January 2016. For those unable to attend the APA, we will consider alternative interview arrangements where feasible. Applications should be submitted by December 1, 2015 to ensure full consideration.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. 

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.