PENN has updated their ad.
Job#: 69288
Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Philosophy
The
Department of Philosophy at The Pennsylvania State University invites
applications for a one-year postdoctoral scholar position in Philosophy
beginning August 2017. The scholar position is funded by a grant from the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to enhance and expand our existing diversity
efforts as they relate to underrepresented students, including
African-Americans, Latino/as, Native Americans, and others who have a
demonstrated commitment to diversity in the academy. AOS/AOC: Open, but
we especially encourage applicants from underrepresented groups in philosophy
and/or those with research interests in critical philosophy of race, Africana
or African-American philosophy, Latin American or Latino/a philosophy, or
Native American or indigenous philosophy.
During their residency, the scholar will have no teaching responsibilities,
though they may request a teaching assignment. The successful applicant is
expected to be in residence and to take an active part in the life of the
department. The successful applicant must also have completed all requirements
for the Ph.D. by the time of appointment, but within the previous four academic
years. Salary/benefit package is competitive and will include a moving
allowance and a research budget as well as funding for a dissertation/book
manuscript review session.
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2017 and will continue until the
position is filled.
To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted
electronically at https://psu.jobs/job/69288 Include (1) a formal letter of application
detailing relevant qualifications for this position, (2) a research statement,
(3) a current curriculum vitae, and (4) a relevant writing sample.
Additionally, please arrange for three (3) confidential letters of
recommendation be sent separately to Vicky Mazur at [log in to unmask].