Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

Position No. 00050112.  The Department of Philosophy at Southern Methodist University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor appointment beginning Fall/August 2018. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy or a related discipline at the time of the appointment. AOS or AOC: Ethics, broadly construed to include theoretical and applied ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of law, along with related subfields.  The successful candidate must show potential to publish at a high level as well as promise in teaching at the undergraduate level. Teaching load is 2-2 with class sizes from 10-35 students.  Salary, benefits and research support will be competitive. 

The Department of Philosophy is committed to increasing the diversity of the department and the campus community and strongly encourages applications from members of groups that have been, and continue to be, underrepresented in academia and the field of Philosophy. SMU is academically secular and welcomes faculty and students from all backgrounds.  More information about the philosophy department can be found at the departmental website:  http://www.smu.edu/dedman/academics/departments/philosophy

Any inquiries about the position can be directed to Prof. Robert Howell, [email protected]. 

Applications should be submitted online to the following address: http://apply.interfolio.com/44959 and should include a research statement, documentation of teaching interests and experience, curriculum vitae, writing sample and at least three letters of reference.  Review of applications will begin November 1, 2017, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.  The department will not be interviewing at the APA.

Southern Methodist University will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.  The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, [email protected]. 

Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.