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Special Faculty Lecturer in Philosophy: Applied Ethics of Science and Technology (EXPIRED)

Department of Philosophy, Carnegie Mellon University

Job category Junior faculty / Fixed term
AOS Applied Ethics of Science and Technology
AOS categories Philosophy of Science
AOC Applied Ethics of Science and Technology
AOC categories Philosophy of Science
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Start date Fall 2023
Job description

The Philosophy Department at Carnegie Mellon University seeks applications for a 3 year, full-time, non-tenure track special faculty lecturer position beginning in Fall 2023, with the possibility of renewal. AOS: AI ethics, ethics of emerging technology, or bioethics;  AOC: normative ethics or political philosophy. The department has particular teaching needs in AI ethics and engineering ethics. The teaching load will be 3 courses per semester, a mixture of large and small classes, both graduate and undergraduate.

A successful applicant will have:

a PhD in Philosophy conferred by start date;

Teaching experience as the primary instructor for at least 3 courses;

Evidence of teaching excellence and innovation.

Carnegie Mellon is committed to increasing the diversity of its community on a range of intellectual and cultural dimensions. We welcome faculty applicants who will contribute to this diversity through their teaching and service. We seek to meet the needs of dual-career couples and we are a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) that assists with dual-career searches. Carnegie Mellon University makes every effort to provide physical and programmatic access to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the employment process, please contact Equal Opportunity Services by emailing [email protected] or calling 412-268-3930. Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about life in Pittsburgh and becoming part of a welcoming institution that inspires innovations.

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
Applications received by November 5, 2022 will be given priority with the deadline for applications closing on December 1. To apply, submit the following materials: 1. a letter of intent which includes a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity; 2. curriculum vitae; 3. teaching portfolio including: a. a teaching statement describing teaching experience and approach to teaching b. sample syllabi c. sample teaching materials that illustrate the candidate’s approach to student engagement (e.g. detailed class plans; examples of classroom activities; sample assignments and rubrics) d. copies of teaching evaluations from students, peers, or a combination of both; and e. any other evidence of scholarly or educational activity. In addition, applicants will be asked for the names and contact information of three people able to provide a confidential letter of recommendation.
Web address to apply http://apply.interfolio.com/114950
Email to apply
Hard deadline December 1, 2022, 11:59pm EST
Contact
Contact name Lisa EVERETT
Contact email
Contact phone 4122688152
Bookkeeping
Time created October 5, 2022, 3:16pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date December 1, 2022, 11:59pm EST
Expired on December 3, 2022, 12:46am EST
Last updated February 2, 2023, 3:00pm UTC
Last update notification
Deadline extended to December 1, 2022.
November 15, 2022, 9:51pm UTC

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