Open Rank (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy is searching for an assistant, associate, or full professor of philosophy. Full-time tenure-track or tenured appointment. AOS: metaphysics and/or epistemology broadly construed (so as to encompass, e.g., logic, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, etc.). AOC: open. We are especially interested in someone engaged in investigating philosophical issues in particular sciences, and/or the conceptual and epistemic foundations of the sciences more generally. The University of Illinois is world-renowned as a center for scientific research, with outstanding programs in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, and psychology, among others, and we are committed to a plan of growth that builds to those strengths.

Target start date: August 16, 2017. Qualifications: Ph.D. by mid-June for the preferred start date, appropriate background in AOS, and evidence of ability to contribute significantly to the department and discipline through both research and teaching.

Duties: normal teaching load of two courses per semester, one introductory or intermediate and one advanced; independent study and thesis supervision; committee assignments; active and independent research program. Some summer teaching possible. Salary: competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants for the position of assistant professor (tenure-track) should submit a letter of application, CV, writing sample, evidence of teaching ability and the Interfolio ID or contact information for at least three professional references.

Applicants for the position of full or associate professor (tenured) should upload a letter of application, CV, evidence of teaching ability, and contact information for at least three professional references.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 4, 2016. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.  http://jobs.illinois.edu

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

For further information about the application process, contact Erin Tarr, (217) 300–3887, [email protected]. Information about the department can be found at http://www.philosophy.illinois.edu.
 

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