Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at Boston University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with AOS: Philosophy of Science and AOC Applied Ethics preferred

Ph.D. prior to appointment is expected and salary commensurate with qualifications.  Open to all areas of Philosophy of Science. We particularly welcome candidates whose research engages other areas of philosophy and actively engages with scientific practice; we welcome candidates who are able to build interdisciplinary bridges to other relevant departments across the university.  Candidate will have opportunity to contribute to BU’s Center for Philosophy & History of Science.  Teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels; 2/2 load, semester-system.  Ph.D. direction is expected; normal committee work is required.  BU’s Philosophy Department is a pluralistic program and we seek someone willing and able to join in dialogue with diverse perspectives, and who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring that BU is inclusive and equitable workplace. 

A cover letter and complete dossier consisting of a writing sample, three letters of recommendation (and no more than five), CV, research statement, teaching dossier, and diversity statement (about how your teaching and research would further Boston University’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion) should be sent to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/xxxx. Address queries to Chair, Philosophy Search Committee.  To be assured of full consideration, the completed application should be received by November 1st, 2023. 

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