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San Francisco State University
Two Tenure-Track Positions: one in Metaphysics and Epistemology (broadly construed), and one in 18th/19th
century history of philosophy, effective Fall 2009
Rank: Assistant or
Associate Professor
Salary: Competitive,
commensurate with qualifications. Generous health, retirement and other
benefits, including domestic partner benefits
Requirements: Ph.D.
in Philosophy, or all doctoral requirements completed by 8/1/09. Demonstrated
potential for publishing research. Should be able to teach critical thinking.
AOS/AOC: One position
requires AOS in M&E, broadly construed to include Philosophy of Mind/Philosophy
of Language; the other requires AOS in 18th/19th century history
of philosophy. AOCs open, but we have special interest in Cognitive Science, Philosophy
of Biology, History of Ethics and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, and
Race Theory.
Duties include
scholarly research, with high-quality publication expected. The successful
candidates will assume important roles in supervising master's theses, advising,
committee service, and curricular development. The University provides
opportunities for support of both research and teaching projects. We value
collaborative work among philosophers and with scholars in other fields.
The Department of Philosophy offers a rich array of course offerings for our degree programs and
for general education. The Department awards two B.A. degrees (in Philosophy
and in Philosophy and Religion) and the M.A. degree (in Philosophy); and minors
in Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion, and Religious Studies. Additional
information can be found on the Department's web site: http://www.sfsu.edu/~phlsphr/employment.html.
San Francisco State University, a large urban university, is part of the 23-campus California State
University system serving a diverse student body in liberal arts, sciences, and
professional programs. The University does not discriminate on the basis of
race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or
religion.
Application: Send a
current curriculum vitae, an application letter (with email address), at least
three letters of recommendation, writing sample, and evidence of potential for
successful teaching and scholarly achievement. Qualified individuals
wishing to be considered for both positions should so indicate. Review of
applications begins in mid-October 2008 and will continue until the positions
are filled. We will interview at the 2008 Eastern Division APA meeting and will
invite finalists to campus.
Direct all applications and inquiries to:
Hiring Committee
Department of
Philosophy
San Francisco State
University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA
94132
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N.B.: The SFSU Philosophy Department would welcome adding a
senior philosopher in the next few years, AOS/AOC open, with a vigorous
publication record and/or expertise in securing external funding, who can be an
effective role model for our tenure-track faculty. We would be happy to learn about individuals who may be
interested in such a position.
Dr. Ásta Sveinsdóttir
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
San Francisco State University