Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at Hobart and William Smith Colleges invites applications for a tenure track position to begin July 1, 2018. Areas of Specialization: open. Area of Competence: teaching upper-level Ancient Philosophy, with research potential in this area.

In addition, preference will be given to candidates able to teach environmental ethics; we are also particularly interested in candidates able to teach philosophy of race or philosophy of mind. Evidence of dynamic teaching, especially at the introductory level, and potential for excellent scholarship are required. Preference will be given to candidates whose Ph.D.’s are complete. 3/2 teaching load.  Salary and benefits are competitive.

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