Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Position Overview:  Merrimack College invites applications for a tenure track position as an Assistant Professor in Philosophy beginning fall 2016.

AOS: Biomedical Ethics

AOC: Applied Ethics, Political Philosophy, and/or Philosophy of Science

The successful applicant will teach three courses per semester, including Biomedical Ethics and Introduction to Philosophy.  The successful candidate will be able to teach graduate courses in biomedical ethics for the Master of Public Affairs program, as well as courses for the undergraduate Honors Program. Applicants should have experience teaching at the undergraduate level and have a Ph.D. by the time of appointment. Multidisciplinary and intercultural perspectives are welcome. The department is seeking candidates who will teach courses that will contribute to the College’s developing interdisciplinary programs.

Located 25 miles north of Boston, Merrimack College is a medium-sized Catholic college in the Augustinian tradition, offering courses of study in the liberal arts and professions, as well as a growing number of graduate programs. It is committed to the principles of academic freedom as articulated by the AAUP. The Philosophy Program is integrally linked to the ideals of experiential education, sustainability, and social justice as set forth in Merrimack College’s Agenda for Distinction.

Applications due by February 5, 2016.

To Apply:  Please apply online with a cover letter outlining your relevant teaching and research experience, a curriculum vitae, a syllabus for biomedical ethics, and three letters of reference.

Contact Email Address:  [email protected]

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.