Dominican University, Illinois, Dept of Philosophy, Assistant Professor
Nov 26, 2013 → Jan 03, 2014
Dominican University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in philosophy at the level of Assistant Professor to begin in the fall of 2014. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. by the time of employment, be a generalist who is able to teach early modern philosophy (up to and including Kant), and should have a familiarity with alternative epistemologies.
Other responsibilities include teaching an interdisciplinary seminar within the undergraduate liberal arts and sciences core curriculum, student advising, participation in the University and departmental committee work. Evidence of teaching excellence and scholarship potential are required. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Philosophy. ABDs who will earn their terminal degree before August 2014 will also be considered. Evidence of teaching excellence and scholarship potential are required.
Please apply online at Dominican. Candidates will be asked to submit the following documents:
letter of application
curriculum vitae
statement of teaching philosophy
statement of research agenda
writing sample
three confidential letters of recommendation
sample teaching materials (optional)
Letters of recommendation can be submitted via email to HR (preferred) or mailed to Dominican University Human Resources, Attn: Philosophy Search, 7900 W Division St., River Forest, IL 60305. Finalists will also be asked to provide official transcripts. Submission instructions will be provided to finalists as needed.
Preference will be given to candidates who apply by December 20th, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.