University of Nevada, Reno, Dept. of Philosophy, Assistant or Early Associate
Oct 09, 2012 → Dec 14, 2012
The University of Nevada, Reno, is seeking candidates for a tenure-track assistant or early associate professor position to begin Fall 2012. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester. Duties include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research and service to the university. Some core curriculum teaching is required. Undergraduate and graduate student advisement, including M.A. thesis supervision. Area of specialization (AOS): political philosophy, philosophy of law, or ethics, with political philosophy or philosophy of law preferred. The successful candidate must have a strong record of research in addition to experience and promise as an excellent teacher. Area of competence (AOC): history of philosophy. Other things being equal, some preference will be given to candidate with interests in areas such as feminism or Latin American philosophy. All requirements for the Ph.D. in Philosophy must be completed by July 1, 2013.
The University of Nevada requires that applications be submitted electronically at Nevada. Please follow the directions for completing the application and attaching documentation. The following items are required: letter of application, teaching and research interests (and plans); C.V., reference contact information; dissertation abstract (if Ph.D. is within the last four years); unofficial transcripts. Also please have three (3) confidential letters of recommendation sent to:
Kathy O'Keefe, Search Coordinator,
Philosophy Dept./0102,
University of Nevada Reno, Reno, NV 89557
or by email to: O'Keefe.
All applications must be submitted electronically no later than November 15, 2012.