Assistant Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)
Theology and Philosophy, Mount Mary University
Job category | Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar |
AOS | Open |
AOC | Open |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
Job description |
The Department of Theology & Philosophy at Mount Mary University invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Philosophy to begin August 2022. The area of specialization is open, but desirable areas of expertise include (each broadly construed) History of Philosophy, Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Gender, Philosophy of Race, Latin American or Latinx Philosophy, African/Africana Philosophy, Asian Philosophy, Indigenous or Native American Philosophy, and/or Environmental Philosophy. The successful candidate must also have a strong competency in the history of philosophy and ethics. This full-time, tenure track appointment requires a 12-credit per semester teaching load. The successful candidate will teach cooperatively with a theologian in a joint-taught Core curriculum course, “Search for Meaning,” as well as a variety of philosophy courses from introductory general education classes to classes in the Philosophy major. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working directly with students from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Experience with online instruction preferred. Strong candidates will be versatile, committed teachers and scholars. Consistent with the mission of the University, the successful candidate will reflect a commitment to social justice and a deep understanding and appreciation for the Catholic intellectual tradition, and a commitment to the education for leadership of a diverse community of women. Teaching experience and a PhD in Philosophy completed by the start date are required. Applicants should submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV, (iii) three (3) confidential letters of recommendation, and (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy by December 31, 2021 for full consideration. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to submit a writing sample and transcripts. Please have your confidential letters of recommendations sent to [email protected]. Founded in 1913 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Mount Mary University, provides an environment for the development of the whole person. The University encourages leadership, integrity, and a deep sense of social justice arising from a sensitivity to moral values and Christian principles. Mount Mary commits itself to excellence in teaching and learning with an emphasis on thinking critically. The university offers all-women undergraduate education and co-ed graduate education, with approximately 1,500 students. With one in four undergraduate students at Mount Mary identifying themselves as Hispanic, in 2020, Mount Mary University became one of only two colleges in Wisconsin to be designated by the federal government as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The university is also ranked as one of the two most diverse schools in the Midwest (according to U.S. News and World Report). Primary Responsibilities:
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Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values. For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit http://www.mtmary.edu/about/diversity |
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Application type | Online |
Web address to apply | https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/mtmary/jobs/... |
Hard deadline | December 31, 2021, 11:59pm CST |
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Web address for more information | https://www.mtmary.edu |
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Time created | November 29, 2021, 10:16pm UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | December 31, 2021, 11:59pm CST |
Expired on | January 2, 2022, 12:46am CST |
Last updated | September 1, 2022, 3:00pm UTC |
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