Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

The University of Evansville’s Department of Philosophy and Religion invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Philosophy beginning August 2012.

This position will have a teaching load of 6 – 7 courses per year.  AOS: Philosophy of Mind (preferred), Epistemology or Philosophy of Science, with AOC in other two areas (must be able to teach upper level courses in all three areas).  Candidate will also teach some courses in the philosophy core (e.g., ethics, logic, history) and in the university’s interdisciplinary First Year Seminar program.  This appointment is to the Department of Philosophy and Religion, which also supports growing programs in Cognitive Science and Ethics.  Ph.D. in hand by August 2012 preferred.   Candidates should have an active scholarly agenda and strong interests in teaching at a four-year, private undergraduate university.  Salary competitive.

Review of applications begins immediately; to be assured full consideration, dossiers must be received by February 1, 2012.  Send cover letter, CV, teaching portfolio that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, writing sample, transcripts (unofficial accepted), and three letters of recommendation to Dr. William R. Connolly, Search Committee Chair, Department of Philosophy & Religion, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville IN 47722, or email application to [email protected]. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via teleconferencing/Skype in late February.

The University of Evansville is an independent, comprehensive, selective admissions institution recognized for excellence in its core liberal arts and sciences curriculum and in its professional programs. Undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2,900. The University has received national recognition for its dedication to international education, is ranked in the top five comprehensive institutions in the United States for its study abroad programs and owns and operates Harlaxton College in Lincolnshire, England. The University is recognized as a top ten school among institutions of its type in the Midwest in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges”.  Further information is available at www.evansville.edu.

The University of Evansville is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, strongly committed to educational excellence through diversity.