University of Tennessee, 3 tenure-track positions, Philosophy
Sep 09, 2010 → Jan 31, 2011
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: Williams. 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.