Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (EXPIRED)

The School of Philosophy in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California seeks a tenured or tenure track faculty position in Philosophy beginning August 2018. Area of Specialization: Philosophy of Law, Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy, or Normative Ethics. The position, which is open to all ranks—Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor—will be filled only at the highest level of promise or distinction. A Ph.D. in Philosophy is required by time of appointment. Demonstrated excellence in research required, and successful classroom experience valued. Duties include active research, graduate supervision, normal committee service, and classroom teaching at all levels, including general education courses, courses for undergraduate majors, and graduate seminars. The standard teaching load is two courses per semester. Applications for appointment to Associate or Full Professor, with tenure, require a covering letter, a CV, and names of at least three referees; other applications also require a writing sample. Recent Ph.D.’s should also include a transcript of graduate coursework. The review of files will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We do not plan to interview at the APA. Applications received by October 27th will be guaranteed full consideration. Correspondence should be directed to: Recruitment Committee, School of Philosophy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0451. In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit an electronic USC application; follow this job link or paste in a browser: https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/professor-open-rank-of-philosophy/1209/5556110 .

USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed and background. The University particularly encourages women, members of underrepresented groups, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting [email protected] .