Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

Bioethics & Medical Humanities:

The Department of Philosophy & Classics at the University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of Philosophy, to begin in August 2018. AOS: anything related to healthcare, e.g. bioethics, philosophy of medicine, philosophy of science in relation to medicine, epistemology and medicine, etc., AOC: Medical Humanities. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated teacher/scholar who will welcome the opportunity to work closely with undergraduates and to promote the study of philosophy and health and Medical Humanities across the campus and around the world. We are particularly interested in applicants who will contribute to the department’s commitment to increasing access and opportunities for populations that are currently under-represented in the areas of philosophy and medicine. A complete application will include a cover letter, CV, writing sample, statement of teaching philosophy, documentation of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials can be submitted to the UTSA STARS online employment system at (url).

Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field by September 1, 2018. Demonstrated teaching excellence and scholarly promise are required. Interest in medical humanities is required. We encourage those with additional interests (e.g, in general humanities, philosophy, religion, history, art history, women’s and gender studies, fine arts, mathematics, natural or social science, or material culture) to apply. The department houses majors in Philosophy, Medical Humanities and Classical Studies and Humanities; interest and competency in history of medicine, ancient medicine, narrative medicine, medicine and the arts, medicine and social justice, and related areas is especially welcome. The department also houses an M.A. degree in philosophy; interest and competency in teaching graduate level courses in philosophy is required.

The normal teaching load is 4 courses per year. Teaching responsibilities include Ethics, Bioethics, Intro to Medical Humanities, Medical Humanities Capstone Seminar, other philosophy and humanities courses appropriate to expertise. Successful applicant will also serve on committees, and participate wholeheartedly not only in departmental activities (e.g., colloquium, Philosophy Club, events, etc.) but also in the life of the college as a whole. Note: All jobs at UTSA are considered security-sensitive. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.