Assistant Professor, Philosophy* (EXPIRED)

ROLE of the POSITION

This is a tenure-track position in the Department of Philosophy that comes with the research, teaching, and service expectations of a research institution. AOS: Applied Ethics. AOC: Engineering/Environmental Ethics, pertaining to urban sustainability with attention to water issues. We seek candidates with an outstanding research program in any area of applied/practical ethics who also can participate in University initiatives in the areas of urban sustainability and water resources management. The position involves teaching courses in the philosophy major as well as regularly teaching Ethics for Scientists and Engineers—a seminar-style philosophy course, limited to 25 students per section, that is part of the general education curriculum for students in the Engineering College.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Ph.D. from a regionally accredited college or university at the time of appointment. Previous experience teaching courses in engineering ethics strongly preferred.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Position is contingent upon funding.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 29,000 students and more than 3,000 faculty and staff that is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a research university with high research activity. UNLV offers a broad range of respected academic programs and is on a path to join the top tier of national public research universities. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

COMMITTMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

APPLICATION DETAILS

Applications must be initiated though UNLV’s online application portal at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. To navigate to the vacancy from this entry point, click the gray “Faculty” heading bar and then find and click on the vacancy with the title

Engineering Ethics/Urban Sustainability - Water, Assistant Professor [18525]

The direct link to the vacancy is https://hrsearch.unlv.edu/empApplyLogin.aspx?vacancy=18525

Applicants must upload three documents: (i) a letter of interest that includes a research statement and plan with specific reference to the minimum and preferred qualifications of the position, (ii) a CV, and (iii) a list of professional references. Applicants must also send three additional items directly to the search committee at [email protected]: (iv) two writing samples and (v) a teaching dossier presenting evidence of teaching excellence.

In addition, applicants must arrange to have at least three confidential letters of professional reference sent to the search committee c/o Prof. David Forman at [email protected].

For assistance with UNLV's online applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected].

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on Jan. 1, 2017 and best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date.

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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