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Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

Department of Philosophy, Seattle University

Job category Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar
AOS Medieval Philosophy
AOS categories Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Seattle, Washington, United States
Start date September 1, 2017
Job description

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

Department of Philosophy

Full-time, Tenure Track Position

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences at Seattle University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting fall 2017.

The ideal candidate will have a specialization in Medieval Philosophy (Jewish, Christian, or Islamic ) together with a strong background in the general history of philosophy, demonstrated teaching excellence, strong scholarly potential, some familiarity with the Catholic intellectual tradition, and the ability to engage with colleagues representing diverse philosophical traditions. We also have curricular needs for someone who can teach Philosophy of Science, Core Analytic Philosophy, and Healthcare Ethics.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a range of courses across the curriculum, including the two required philosophy core courses (Philosophy of the Human Person and Ethics), and the History of Medieval Philosophy for Philosophy majors and for students enrolled in our University Honors Program; will maintain a productive research program; and will provide service to the department/school/university.

Requirement:  Ph.D. in Philosophy.

Seattle University, founded in 1891, is a Jesuit Catholic university located on 48 acres on Seattle’s Capitol Hill.  More than 7,700 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools.  U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2016” ranks Seattle University among the top 10 universities in the West that offer a full range of masters and undergraduate programs.  Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals whose differing backgrounds, beliefs, ideas and life experiences will further enrich the diversity of its educational community.

Applicants should submit applications online at https://jobs.seattleu.edu, including curriculum vitae, a writing sample, evidence of successful teaching, and the names and contact information of three references (letters of evaluation will be solicited upon submission of application). Review of applications will commence October 28, 2016.  Open until filled.  For additional information, contact Maria Carl, Chair, Department of Philosophy, at [email protected].

How to apply
Application type Online
Web address to apply https://jobs.seattleu.edu
Email to apply
Hard deadline October 28, 2016, 7:58pm PST
Contact
Web address for more information https://jobs.seattleu.edu
Contact name Maria Carl
Contact email
Contact phone 206-296-5383
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Time created September 21, 2016, 8:49am UTC
Scheduled expiry date October 28, 2016, 7:58pm PST
Expired on October 29, 2016, 8:46pm PST
Last updated February 20, 2017, 3:00pm UTC
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