Full or Associate or Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

Job Description:

FULL or ASSOCIATE or ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

(Tenured or Tenure-track)

Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of full, associate, or assistant professor in Philosophy and Ethics of AI and Emerging Technologies that begins Fall 2024.

Area of Specialization (at least one of the following): Philosophy of Technology/Computation, Philosophy of Mind/Cognitive Science, or Philosophy of Science (all broadly construed)

Area of Competence: Ethics of Emerging Technology

Candidate will contribute to teaching and advising in our undergraduate and graduate M.A. program and contribute significantly to the LSU Ethics Institute and its relevant grant-writing and programming activity in collaboration with partners across campus. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active record of research, publication, and to teach two courses per semester (four courses per year). Experience with trans-disciplinary collaboration is preferred. We are a pluralistic department and encourage applicants from all philosophical traditions to apply.

Required Qualifications: 

For candidates applying at the Assistant Professor rank: A PhD or equivalent degree in Philosophy prior to appointment.

For candidates applying at the Associate or Full Professor rank: A PhD or equivalent degree in Philosophy prior to appointment, and a minimum of 6 years (Associate) or 10 years (Full) of higher education experience with a proven record of excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Further information about the department can be found at https://www.lsu.edu/hss/philosophy/index.php. Applications must be submitted online. To do this and view a more detailed ad, go to: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0108-Charles-E-Coates-Hall/Full-or-Associate-or-Assistant-Professor_R00088141 

LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ([email protected]).

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected].  For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.