Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Salisbury University's Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts is accepting applications for the position of full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy.

Area of Specialization: Preference for least one area of applied philosophy, e.g., professional ethics (esp. medical/healthcare ethics), philosophy of race, applied social/political philosophy or environmental philosophy.

Primary Job Duties: Teach 3 introductory level courses and 3 upper level courses per academic year; expected to connect with other departments and programs on campus and beyond. Develop our course offerings in the areas of medical/healthcare ethics. Candidates must utilize effective teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in philosophy or related field, with a strong preference for Ph.D. If ABD, would be hired at the rank of Instructor, with requirement that candidate complete Doctoral degree within one year from date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in undergraduate teaching or mentoring. Demonstrated understanding regarding the history of philosophy, broadly construed. Ability to augment the department's existing commitment to experiential learning and community engagement.

Applications received by October 15, 2016 will be given first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. The department will conduct preliminary interviews by Skype in early January 2017. Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin August 15, 2017. Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University's online employment application system. Visit our website: http://www.salisbury.edu/hr/careers/ to apply online.

To be considered an applicant, you must submit the following: 1.) a letter of interest; 2.) curriculum vitae; 3.) a brief writing sample; 4.) summaries of student evaluations; 5.) a brief statement describing your approach to undergraduate teaching; 6.) three (3) current letters of recommendation, provided directly from your professional references, or by an Online Credential Service Provider, sent to the Chair of the search committee, Dr. Timothy Stock, at [email protected]. All other documents that you wish to provide must be attached to your application in the online employment application system. Please do not send any other documents via e-mail.

This position is based in Salisbury, MD. Salisbury University is a member of the University System of Maryland. It is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 58 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Founded in 1925, Salisbury University features a beautiful campus close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU is consistently ranked among the nation's top colleges and 'best values' by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and other publications. SU has 416 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8700.

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