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Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Department of Philosophy, Bates College

Job category Faculty (open rank) / Tenure-track or similar
AOS Philosophy of Mind with interdisciplinary connections
AOS categories Philosophy of Mind
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number R2096
Location Lewiston, Maine, United States
Job description

AOS Philosophy of Mind with interdisciplinary connections

The Department of Philosophy, Bates College, in Lewiston, Maine, invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position. Tenure track positions at Bates have a 5-course teaching responsibility. Ph.D., preferred, ABD will be considered. The Area of Specialization (AOS) is Philosophy of Mind. We are especially looking for candidates with competencies in the relations among philosophy and psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, and whose teaching could contribute to one or more of the college's interdisciplinary programs. Area of Concentration (AOC) is open, although the department has interest in candidates with teaching competence in philosophy of science.

The College and the Philosophy Department are committed to enhancing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum. The successful applicant must be interested in innovative approaches to teaching philosophy. Indeed, attracting diverse groups of students to the study of philosophy, starting with undergraduate classes, is an ongoing challenge for the discipline. Bates College encourages applications from individuals from underrepresented groups in the professoriate. Candidates who can contribute to the academic excellence and diversity of the College should identify their strengths in contributing to a diverse academic community.

The Philosophy Department and College also appreciate the importance of on-going professional research. The department has a strong culture of emphasizing and supporting faculty scholarship. In addition to an active department culture, funds for travel to conferences are also available to all faculty. Bates is a highly selective liberal arts college and will provide an excellent climate for professional development and scholarship. The successful candidate will be someone who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Review of applications begins on December 1st, and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications should include the following:

Cover letter that includes a statement on the applicant’s potential contribution to diversity at Bates

Current CV

A statement describing your teaching plans and philosophy

Graduate school transcripts

3 letters of recommendation

Bates is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. For more information about the college, please visit the Bates website:  www.bates.edu

Applicants should submit all requested materials through Interfolio at:

apply.interfolio.com/36838

How to apply
Application type Online
Web address to apply http://apply.interfolio.com/36838
Hard deadline December 1, 2016, 6:59pm EST
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Web address for more information http://www.bates.edu/employment/faculty-positions/
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Time created August 18, 2016, 4:32pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date December 1, 2016, 6:59pm EST
Expired on December 2, 2016, 7:46pm EST
Last updated February 20, 2017, 3:00pm UTC
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