Dear Colleagues,

We are searching for an assistant professor of philosophy.  Our department of 9 philosophers, currently 4 women and 5 men, manages the philosophy major, the liberal studies major, and several minors. We are especially interested in candidates who are engaging teachers and who can teach philosophy from diverse traditions.  Candidates from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.



Here is the job ad:
Job code PhilList003

AOS: Open but with a preference for Philosophy of Education, Philosophy of Technology,
Philosophy of Medicine, Environmental Philosophy or Applied Ethics.

AOC: Open but with a preference for non-traditional or emerging philosophical areas and/or
History of Philosophy.

William Paterson University invites applications for a full time tenure track position at the rank
of Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy to start September 2017. Scholarly area
of expertise is open with preference given to specialization in Philosophy of Education,
Philosophy of Technology, Philosophy of Medicine, Environmental Philosophy or Applied
Ethics. Primary responsibilities will be to teach a variety of specialized undergraduate and
interdisciplinary courses, as well as general education University-wide courses. This position
may also serve the Department's interdisciplinary program in Liberal Studies and/or the
humanities honors track. Engagement in research and publication as well as a commitment to
service to the department, college, and the university community is expected and highly valued.

A Ph.D. at the time of appointment from an accredited institution and college level teaching
experience are required. Preference will be given to philosophers engaged in research that
involves current trends and issues such as those arising in STEM fields, as well as philosophical
approaches to cities, food scarcity, crime and policing, business, migration, poverty and warfare.
In addition, candidates with backgrounds in interdisciplinary areas, as well as those who work in
non-traditional or emerging philosophical areas and/or History of Philosophy, will be given
preference.

William Paterson University is a public institution of higher learning. The University offers more
than 250 undergraduate and graduate academic programs which range from liberal arts and
sciences to pre-professional and professional programs; it enrolls nearly 11,000 students from
across the country and from over 40 nations. The University is situated on a beautiful, 370-acre
suburban campus in Wayne, New Jersey, just twenty miles west of New York City.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, current CV, a writing sample, evidence of
teaching excellence and scholarly productivity, as well as three letters of reference to Dr.
Stephen L. Thompson, Search Committee Chair at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or via mail to him at
William Paterson University, Department of Philosophy, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ 07470.
Electronic submission is preferred and while not required, applicants are encouraged to use
Interfolio if they subscribe to that service. Letters of interest must reference Job Code. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional
information about the Department and University, visit
www.wpunj.edu/cohss/departments/philosophy/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.wpunj.edu_cohss_departments_philosophy_&d=CwIFAg&c=eLbWYnpnzycBCgmb7vCI4uqNEB9RSjOdn_5nBEmmeq0&r=HUp8-bkYMlNgd3ZJBxWBKsBsFAFGHrEZg21p9gxugJA&m=CPxVXUxleYy6Oz2ppEEBqz1M73NkXRhlZmuIJnnDvE4&s=wncujcsuFvckda3ThHYdw75GFYhw3xxt_U9F8w02k8E&e= >.

William Paterson University is an equal opportunity employer that actively values and supports
diversity among faculty, staff and students. Women, minorities, and members of under-
represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Barbara Andrew, Ph.D.
Interim Director, Honors College
Professor, Department of Philosophy
William Paterson University of New Jersey
300 Pompton Rd.
Wayne, NJ 07470




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