Assistant Professor, possibly higher rank (EXPIRED)
Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences, California Institute of Technology
Job category | Faculty (open rank) / Tenure-track or similar |
AOS | Areas of specialization and competence are open; however, we are looking for candidates whose research is informed by the empirical or mathematical sciences. This includes areas traditionally within the philosophy of science, but it also includes research in other philosophical areas that employs empirical or formal methods, or that draws on scientific research. |
AOC | Open |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 1 |
Location | Pasadena, California, United States |
Start date | Fall 2018 |
Job description |
The Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) invites applications for a tenure-track position in philosophy, beginning Fall 2018. The appointment will be at the assistant professor level; however, exceptionally well-qualified applicants at higher levels may also be considered. Areas of specialization and competence are open; however, we are looking for candidates whose research is informed by the empirical or mathematical sciences. This includes areas traditionally within the philosophy of science, but it also includes research in other philosophical areas (e.g. ethics or political philosophy) that employs empirical or formal methods, or that draws on scientific research. We are seeking highly qualified candidates who are committed to a career in research and teaching. The term of an untenured initial appointment is four years and is contingent upon completion of the Ph.D. degree. Interested candidates should apply electronically at https://applications.caltech.edu/job/philosophy. Applications should include a cover letter, research statement, CV, teaching statement, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample. Candidates unable to apply electronically may send their application packet to: Chair, Philosophy Search, HSS 101-40 Caltech, Pasadena, CA 91125. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2017. If there are any questions during the search process, please contact us at [email protected]. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. To request disability accommodations for any part of the interview or hiring process, please contact 626-395-3609 for assistance or contact [email protected]. |
How to apply | |
Application type | Online |
Instructions |
Candidates unable to apply electronically may send their application packet to: Chair, Philosophy Search, HSS 101-40 Caltech, Pasadena, CA 91125.
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Web address to apply | https://applications.caltech.edu/job/philosophy |
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Hard deadline | November 1, 2017, 7:59pm PST |
Contact | |
Web address for more information | http://www.hss.caltech.edu/content/asst-prof-phil |
Contact name | Francine Tise |
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Time created | September 1, 2017, 11:59am UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | November 1, 2017, 7:59pm PST |
Expired on | November 2, 2017, 8:46pm PST |
Last updated | January 3, 2018, 3:00pm UTC |
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