Assistant or Associate Professor (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at the Universidad de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia, invites applications for a permanent full-time position.

AOS:   Contemporary political philosophy (liberalism, republicanism, theories of justice)

AOC: Modern political and moral philosophy

Rank: Open. 2/2 teaching load during the first year, and 4 or 5 courses per year thereafter, depending on the teaching needs of the Department. New professors are eligible for a start-up research fund of approximately $12,000 per year during the first three years. Ph.D. in Philosophy required. Teaching experience in a wide variety of courses strongly preferred. Starting date: August 2018. Responsibilities include introductory and advanced undergraduate philosophy courses, graduate seminars, and courses of general interest designed for wider audiences in other disciplines. The language of instruction is Spanish and the candidate will be expected to teach in that language from the beginning, although he or she might also have the opportunity to occasionally teach courses in English. The application must include: a letter of application, a current CV, a writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and two sample syllabi, one for an advanced seminar and one for an introductory philosophy course designed for students in other fields. Please send your application by e-mail to Dr. Carlos Manrique, Director of the Department of Philosophy: [email protected]. Letters of recommendation must be e-mailed directly by the recommender to the same e-mail address. Applications must be received by January 31, 2018, in order to receive full consideration.