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Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

Department of Politics and Philosophy, University of Idaho

Job category Junior faculty / Tenure-track or similar
AOS Social & Political Philosophy (broadly construed)
AOS categories Philosophy of Law
Social and Political Philosophy
AOC Open, but with preference for the following: Environmental Philosophy, Epistemology, Feminist Philosophy, Metaphysics, Non-Western Philosophy, or Philosophy of Science (broadly construed).
AOC categories African/Africana Philosophy
Arabic and Islamic Philosophy
Asian Philosophy
Native American Philosophy
Metaphysics and Epistemology
Philosophy of Science
Applied Ethics
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number University of Idaho
Location Moscow, Idaho, United States
Start date Fall 2017
Job description

The Department of Politics and Philosophy at the University of Idaho (http://www.uidaho.edu/class/politics-and-philosophy) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in social/political philosophy, broadly construed. The appointment is expected to begin mid-August 2017, Duties will include active scholarly research, normal committee service, undergraduate teaching and advising, and limited graduate teaching. The standard teaching load is five courses per year (3/2 semester load). Teaching responsibilities will include Philosophy of Law and other courses that contribute to the Philosophy Major and to the Political Science curriculum. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach one or more of the following: Environmental Philosophy, Epistemology, Feminist Philosophy, Metaphysics, Non-Western Philosophy, or Philosophy of Science (broadly construed). Salary is competitive and contingent on experience. 

The department is particularly interested in recruiting candidates who display the highest standards of excellence in research, teaching, and professional activity. Experience with civic engagement or pre-law programs is a plus. PhD in Philosophy or closely related field required prior to the appointment’s start date. The Department of Politics and Philosophy at the University of Idaho is committed to both academic excellence and diversity in faculty, staff, and student body. Women, minorities, and members of other groups traditionally under-represented in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply. 

How to apply
Application type Online
Instructions
For full consideration, applicants must submit the following: (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a writing sample, and (4) a teaching dossier/portfolio including evidence of teaching excellence and a statement of pedagogy. Applicants must also (5) arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to [email protected] with a subject heading that includes the applicant’s name and the phrase ‘Social Political Position.’
Web address to apply https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/16051
Hard deadline December 9, 2016, 6:59pm PST
Contact
Web address for more information https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/16051
Contact name Graham Hubbs
Contact email
Contact phone 2088856328
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Time created November 10, 2016, 1:37pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date December 9, 2016, 6:59pm PST
Expired on December 10, 2016, 7:46pm PST
Last updated February 20, 2017, 3:00pm UTC
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