Professor of Practice (EXPIRED)

Professor of Practice in Asian Philosophy with significant competence in Buddhism, additional competence in Moral Philosophy or Philosophy of Mind preferred but not required.   3 courses/semester. Please see the Equal Employment Opportunity statement below; we strongly encourage women and minorities to apply.

This Professor would teach Buddhism, a course which is highly in demand, and may introduce courses in other areas of Asian Philosophy not now covered by the department.  Our department has special strengths in ethics and philosophy of mind; the ability to work in some aspect of Asian thought that is related to those strengths would be an added benefit.  Professors of practice are non-tenure track but continuing positions with full benefits, and with opportunities for long-term employment and increases in compensation.  Professors of practice focus primarily on teaching and continued employment depends largely on quality of teaching.

Tulane is one of the most well-respected research universities in the country and one of just 62 members of the Association of American Universities, an elite group of top-ranked research institutions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

PhD by time of employment.  Significant Evidence of strong teaching skills.  Area of Specialization:  Asian Philosophy, with signficant knowledge of Buddhist thought.  Areas of Competence:  Ethics or Philosophy of Mind/Psychology are desirable but not required.