Dear FEAST friends,
I am writing to ask for
your help in identifying candidates for a tenure-track assistant
professor position in early modern philosophy that we have open this year
at Lehigh University. I have copied below the position advertisement, which
can also be found on PhilJobs. The deadline for applications is
Nov. 1. Please circulate widely, and consider applying for the
position yourself.
Thanks!
All best,
Robin
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Faculty Position in
Early Modern Philosophy
The Philosophy Department at Lehigh University invites
applications for a tenure-track position in Philosophy at the
rank of Assistant Professor. AOS: Early Modern Philosophy;
AOC: an additional historical period, pre-1600 preferred. The
department is especially interested in candidates who will
contribute to the diversity and inclusiveness of the
philosophy program through their research and teaching.
Applicants must have received the Ph.D. or equivalent degree
in Philosophy no later than July 1, 2017, and must demonstrate
achievement in scholarship and teaching.
The department is looking for candidates who can flourish in a
collegial, eclectic department that firmly values the history
of philosophy, and who are committed to teaching
undergraduates and to participating actively in programs
outside the department. We seek qualified candidates who have
produced and will continue to produce original philosophical
scholarship, who have broad intellectual interests, and who
will foster enthusiasm for philosophy in undergraduates
majoring across the university. Women and members of
underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities include active scholarship, excellent
undergraduate teaching at all levels, undergraduate thesis
supervision, student advising activities, and service to the
department, college, and university. Course load is two
courses per semester. Summer teaching is available.
Lehigh University is a premier residential research
university, ranked in the top tier of national research
universities each year. A selective, coeducational,
nondenominational, private university, Lehigh offers a
distinct academic environment in four colleges to about 7000
undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe. The
University is located in eastern Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh
Valley on a campus of 6,000 acres in close proximity to both
New York City and Philadelphia. Lehigh offers competitive
salaries and excellent benefits, as well as a wide range of
networking, mentoring, and development opportunities for
junior faculty, including pre-tenure leaves.
Lehigh University seeks faculty with both disciplinary
expertise and broad interests and expects its faculty to
demonstrate excellence in both scholarship and teaching. The
university also seeks faculty who will promote an inclusive
community that values, affirms, and advances the diverse
backgrounds, interests, experiences, and aspirations of all
its members. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to
hiring individuals who will be successful at Lehigh, who are
dedicated to the highest quality instruction, have a desire to
lead advances within their fields, and have an interest in
ensuring the success of the institution and their professions.
The College is committed to increasing the diversity and
inclusion of the college community and curriculum.
Applications will be accepted only through AcademicJobsOnline
(https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/8057)
and should include (1) letter of application, (2) curriculum
vitae, (3) two samples of written work, (4) research
statement, (5) teaching statement, (6) evidence of teaching
excellence, and (7) three confidential letters of reference.
Complete applications, including letters of reference, must be
received by November 1, 2016, to ensure full consideration.
Skype interviews will be conducted during December.
Appointment is expected to begin August 15, 2017.
Lehigh University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
Employer. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits
including partner benefits.
For further information: https://philosophy.cas2.lehigh.edu;
http://www.lehigh.edu;
http://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/work_life_balance.html
--
Robin S. Dillon
William Wilson Selfridge Professor of Philosophy
Chair, Department of Philosophy
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
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