University of Tennessee.  Department of Philosophy. Three (3) 
tenure-track positions. Position 1: Associate or Assistant Professor. 
AOS: Ethical Theory/Normative Ethics. AOC: Open, but competence in 
decision theory/rational choice, moral psychology or history of ethics a 
plus. Position 2: Assistant Professor: AOS: Metaphysics or Philosophy of 
Mind. AOC: Open, but competence in philosophy of language or history of 
analytic philosophy a plus. Position 3 (this position pending final 
institutional approval): Assistant Professor: AOS: Social/Political 
Philosophy. AOC: Open, but competence in any of the following a plus: 
philosophy of social science, social epistemology, history of 
philosophy, feminism. All positions starting August 2011. Ph.D. by 
appointment. The University of Tennessee is a Research 1 university and 
the flagship state university in Tennessee. The Department of Philosophy 
is a smaller department with an active faculty delivering undergraduate 
and graduate education (conferring the degrees of B.A., M.A., and 
Ph.D.). The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for high 
quality research/publication and excellent teaching at all levels, 
including the supervision of graduate students. The successful candidate 
will also demonstrate a willingness and ability to perform effectively 
the usual administrative and advising duties, and to engage in 
institutional and professional service. Salary and benefits are 
competitive (nine month appointment; possible summer work for additional 
pay). Women and members of other under-represented groups are encouraged 
to apply. Electronic applications strongly preferred. Send full dossier, 
including at least three letters of reference, writing sample, CV, 
evidence of teaching effectiveness, and cover letter (all as PDF, Word, 
or RTF files) expressing your interest in the position to: 
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Be sure to indicate in the 
subject line of your e-mail the position for which you are applying 
(Ethics, Soc/Pol, or Met/Mind). Hard copy materials may be sent to Susan 
Williams, Department of Philosophy, 801 McClung Tower, University of 
Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0480. Again, be sure to indicate on the 
envelope the position for which you are applying. Positions will remain 
open until filled but the review of applications for each will begin on 
November 1. Screening interviews will take place in early December via 
video/phone conference call.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 
504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and 
employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive 
equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 
national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual 
orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.