Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

Assistant Professor, Philosophy, Tenure-Track, Appalachian State University

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month faculty position in Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2015.  AOS: Social and Political Philosophy.  AOC: Must have experience as instructor of record teaching Environmental Ethics. In addition, the department has teaching needs in (in descending order of preference) Contemporary Continental Philosophy, Medical Ethics, and Aesthetics.

Ph.D. in Philosophy by May 1, 2015 required.  Applicants must address the following in their letter of application: demonstrated success in recruitment of Philosophy majors, including efforts to recruit members of underrepresented groups in Philosophy; demonstrated ability in teaching; demonstrated ability for research; and demonstrated willingness to participate in institutional affairs and professional service to the department and University.

Applicants must send a complete application consisting of (1) a letter of application; (2) a current CV; (3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (for example, reviews or sample evaluations); (4) a sample of written work; (5) copies of unofficial graduate transcripts, and (5) 3 letters of reference.  All applications must be sent electronically to Kim Q. Hall, Chair of the Philosophy Search Committee, at [email protected].

Position open until filled.

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. For more information, please visit - http://www.hrs.appstate.edu/employment/epa-jobs/academic-affairs

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Dr. Kim Q. Hall at [email protected] or (828) 262-6817.

Proper documentation of identity and employability will be required before the hiring process can be finalized.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.