Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

Tenure-Track Position in Philosophy: Philosophy of Law and Justice Theory

The SFSU Department of Philosophy invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level.

Qualifications: The Ph.D. in philosophy (all requirements completed before appointment starts) required, and either the J.D. or documentation of equivalent expertise in the field of law preferred.

Candidates should have a strong background in philosophy of law, a record of scholarly achievement appropriate to candidate’s career stage, and demonstrated potential for publication in the field of law (including philosophy of law and legal theory).   

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in philosophy of law and other philosophical areas related to appointee’s research interests. Candidates are preferred who have experience in multicultural settings. Excellence in teaching and scholarship must be demonstrated.

Our Department values collaborative work among philosophers and with scholars in other fields. The University provides opportunities for support of both research and teaching projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The position requires graduate and undergraduate teaching in philosophy, mentoring and advising graduate and undergraduate students, developing an active ongoing research program in one’s areas of specialty, and ongoing committee and service assignments. The successful candidate will direct the baccalaureate degree emphasis in Philosophy and Law and will assume important roles in supervising M.A. theses, advising, internships and community projects, and curricular development.

Detailed position description is available at http://philosophy.sfsu.edu/page/employment-department-philosophy.

Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The California State University system provides generous health, retirement and other benefits.

Application Process:

Applicants should provide a current c.v., application letter (with email address), at least three letters of recommendation, writing sample, description of research, evidence of potential for successful teaching and scholarly achievement.  Materials should be submitted electronically in word or pdf to [email protected], with the subject line “AP Phil Law” and the applicant’s name. Application review begins September and continues until position is filled.

Direct queries to: [email protected], 415-338-1596

San Francisco State University is a member of the California State University system and serves a diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University seeks to promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom and, human diversity through excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment. SFSU faculty are expected to be effective teachers and demonstrate professional achievement and growth through research, scholarship, and/or creative work.

San Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We welcome applicants of all ethnic, racial and gender identities, sexual orientations as well as people with disabilities. We particularly encourage those who may be from historically underrepresented groups. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.