Allegheny
College, Tenure Track, Assistant Professor of Philosophy. The department of
Philosophy invites applicants for a tenure track position beginning August
2015. AOS: Ethics and its application to issues of social justice; preference
goes to candidates with further expertise in a non-European philosophical
tradition or Feminist philosophy. Teaching assignment is the standard faculty
load of 6 courses (3/semester). Faculty
are expected to participate in delivering college-wide first-year/sophomore seminar
courses that emphasize writing and speaking. Allegheny College is a highly
selective private undergraduate liberal arts college with a dedicated faculty
of teacher-scholars. The successful candidate will provide evidence of
excellence in teaching, ongoing scholarship and professional development.
Completion of PhD by September 2015 expected. Please submit letter of
application, c.v., a sample of scholarly work or a recent publication, and
evidence of teaching effectiveness by email to Eric Boynton, Chair, Department
of Philosophy and Religious Studies at [log in to unmask]. Letters of
recommendation will be requested of short-listed candidates. Applications will
be reviewed beginning October 13 2014; application deadline November 14 2014. Interviews
to be conducted at APA Eastern meeting.
Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a strong
institutional commitment to develop a diverse faculty and staff. Women and members of other under-represented
groups are encouraged to apply.