Union College, NY, Philosophy, Two Tenure Track and One Visiting

Sep 21, 2011 Dec 02, 2011

The Department of Philosophy at Union College (Upstate New York) is seeking qualified candidates for three positions in Philosophy: a tenure track position in the history of philosophy, a tenure-track position in metaphysics, epistemology and logic, and a visiting position which should include substantial competence in Asian philosophy and philosophy of religion.

The details are:
Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning September 2012. Areas of expertise and competence are open, but the successful candidate should be willing and able to teach and conduct research in a period of the history of Western philosophy. The candidate is expected to teach in her/his area of expertise at all undergraduate levels, from introductory to advanced. Teaching load is 6 courses a year: 2 courses in each of three 10-week trimesters.

Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning September 2012. Areas of expertise and competence: metaphysics, epistemology, and logic. The successful candidate should be willing and able to teach logic at all undergraduate levels, from introductory to advanced. Teaching load is 6 courses a year: 2 courses in each of three 10-week trimesters.

Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning September 2012. One-year renewable position. A tenure-track position may become available in place of this position in the future. Areas of expertise and competence are open, but they should include Asian philosophy and philosophy of religion; the successful candidate will regularly teach philosophy courses cross-listed with the Asian Studies Program and the Religious Studies Program. Teaching load is 6 courses a year: 2 courses in each of three 10-week trimesters.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current CV, a writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to:
Prof Leo Zaibert, Chair,
Philosophy Department, MEL Search,
Union College, 807 Union Street,
Schenectady, NY 12308.
Ph.D. in philosophy preferred, advanced ABDs in philosophy considered.
Deadline for applications is November 15. Union College is an AA/EO employer. Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Founded in 1795, Union College was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York, and it continues to be one of the premier Liberal Arts Colleges in the country. Located in the heart of New York’s Capital District, Union College’s stunning campus is only a short drive away from New York City, Boston, and Montreal. For more about Union College please see: Union.
The Department of Philosophy itself hosts one of the most impressive Speaker Series of any undergraduate institution in the country; for some of our recent guests please see: Speakers.

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