University of Texas, San Antonio, Associate or Full Professor of Philosophy
Sep 03, 2013 → Jan 31, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO. San Antonio, TX. Rank: Associate or Full Professor, teaching load 1/1. Position: Department Chair. AOS: One or more of the following: Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science, Social/Political, or Ancient. Responsibilities include leading the department in its efforts to achieve national ranking by maintaining a productive personal research program, chairing the department in service to the college and university, and teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Required qualifications are a Ph.D. in philosophy, demonstrated excellence in teaching, a record of outstanding scholarship, an active research program that is nationally recognized, and strong interpersonal and administrative skills. Preferred qualifications include an interest in new graduate program growth, proven leadership in service to their department, college and university, and demonstrated administrative ability or potential. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The University of Texas at San Antonio is a dynamic institution with a diverse and growing student population of over 30,000. The Department of Philosophy and Classics includes 14 faculty members, offers a B.A. and a new M.A. program in philosophy, slated to begin Spring 2014. The city of San Antonio is the second largest in Texas and the seventh largest in the nation. Its cosmopolitan character, extensive recreational opportunities, low cost-of-living, excellent health care, and temperate climate make it a highly desirable place to live. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. As with all tenured offers in the University of Texas system, tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval. Candidates need to send letter of interest, CV, and a list of recommenders (preferably as a .pdf file) to the Department Senior Administrator, Terri Gerondale, at Gerondale .
Direct questions to Dr. Michael Almeida, Chair, Philosophy; email: Almeda , telephone: 210-458-6031,
mailing: University of Texas at San Antonio,
One UTSA Circle, MH 4.05.30,
San Antonio, TX 78249.
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled.