Assistant or Associate Professor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

The University of Virginia Arts & Sciences Corcoran Department of Philosophy invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position. We seek candidates with strong research skills who are also committed to teaching.

Candidates should specialize in the philosophy of neuroscience or be engaged in research that draws on, or is otherwise closely connected with, work in neuroscience. This search is one of several being conducted this year as part of a cluster hire in neuroscience as the University seeks to expand its already strong cohort of researchers in this area. The University has thriving graduate and undergraduate degree programs in neuroscience as well as a strong undergraduate program in cognitive science, and has recently established the UVA Brain Institute, a pan-University research center.

In addition to research endeavors, candidates will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and provide service to the University, Department and professional organizations. The standard teaching load is two courses a semester. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2016. Candidates selected for the shortlist will be interviewed by Skype and the finalists invited for on-campus visits in early 2017. The appointment begins with the fall term of 2017, with an anticipated start date of July 25, 2017. Applicants must be on track to receive a Ph.D. in the relevant field by May 2017 and must hold a PhD at the time of appointment.

To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0619701 and electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest describing research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, a sample article or chapter-length scholarship (attach to Writing Sample 1), evidence of teaching ability (attach to Other 1), and contact information for three or more references. Applicants for the Assistant Professor position should have their referees submit letters directly by e-mail to [email protected]. Applicants for the Associate Professor position need provide only the contact information.

Questions regarding the application process in JOBS@UVa should be directed to: Glenda S. Notman at [email protected], telephone 434-243-4041.

Questions for the Department of Philosophy may be directed to Paul Humphreys, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected].

The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment.

The University of Virginia assists UVA faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more about these services, please see http://provost.virginia.edu/dual-career.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.