Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at the University of New Mexico is pleased to invite applications for a full-time, tenure-stream position in Ancient Greek Philosophy and Analytic Metaphysics & Epistemology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date is August 2024. AOS: Ancient Greek Philosophy; AOC: Open, but must include Analytic Metaphysics &  Epistemology.  The Department has particular teaching needs in logic. Customary undergraduate and graduate teaching duties, including thesis supervision, and non-teaching duties in Philosophy.

We are seeking an outstanding scholar who combines a research specialization in Ancient Greek Philosophy with the ability to teach Analytic Metaphysics & Epistemology; who is able to teach courses that contribute to the Department’s undergraduate major programs as well as its graduate curriculum; who will enjoy working in a philosophically pluralistic department; and who has a demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as to working with broadly diverse communities.

Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with rank and experience. For best consideration, please apply by 1 November 2023. Only applications that include all of the materials described below under “Special Instructions to Applicants” will be considered complete. Position will remain open until filled. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM continuing position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information about the UNM Department of Philosophy, please visit our website (http://philosophy.unm.edu), call 505.277.2405, or email our Department Administrator, Michelle Gallegos, at [email protected].

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

UNM is the premier research university in New Mexico, and is a Carnegie Highest Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. New Mexico is a majority minority state and UNM’s student population is among the most diverse in the country. Our campus is located in the heart of Albuquerque, which has cultural, outdoor and recreational opportunities for everyone.  UNM is located on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia.  The original peoples of New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache – and their connection to this land remains significant.  Learn more about our city, our welcoming campus, and research opportunities at http://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/ and  https://advance.unm.edu/why-unm/.

Minimum Qualifications:

—Ph.D. in philosophy or related field by date of appointment

—Ancient Greek Philosophy as an area of research specialization

—Analytic Metaphysics & Epistemology as an area of research competence

Preferred Qualifications:

 —Potential for producing a strong record of publications in Ancient Greek Philosophy

—Evidence of teaching excellence in courses taught in a university or college setting

—Ability to teach courses that contribute to the Department’s undergraduate major programs as well as its graduate curriculum

—Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues as well as ability to work effectively in a philosophically pluralistic department

—A demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as to working with broadly diverse communities