Lehigh University, Dept. of Philosophy tenure-track Assistant Professor
Oct 04, 2016 → Nov 01, 2016
The Philosophy Department at Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor. AOS: Early Modern Philosophy; AOC: an additional historical period, pre-1600 preferred. The department is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and inclusiveness of the philosophy program through their research and teaching. Applicants must have received the Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Philosophy no later than July 1, 2017, and must demonstrate achievement in scholarship and teaching.
The department is looking for candidates who can flourish in a collegial, eclectic department that firmly values the history of philosophy, and who are committed to teaching undergraduates and to participating actively in programs outside the department. We seek qualified candidates who have produced and will continue to produce original philosophical scholarship, who have broad intellectual interests, and who will foster enthusiasm for philosophy in undergraduates majoring across the university. Women and members of underrepresented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities include active scholarship, excellent undergraduate teaching at all levels, undergraduate thesis supervision, student advising activities, and service to the department, college, and university. Course load is two courses per semester. Summer teaching is available.
Lehigh University is a premier residential research university, ranked in the top tier of national research universities each year. A selective, coeducational, nondenominational, private university, Lehigh offers a distinct academic environment in four colleges to about 7000 undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe. The University is located in eastern Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley on a campus of 6,000 acres in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia. Lehigh offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, as well as a wide range of networking, mentoring, and development opportunities for junior faculty, including pre-tenure leaves.
Lehigh University seeks faculty with both disciplinary expertise and broad interests and expects its faculty to demonstrate excellence in both scholarship and teaching. The university also seeks faculty who will promote an inclusive community that values, affirms, and advances the diverse backgrounds, interests, experiences, and aspirations of all its members. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to hiring individuals who will be successful at Lehigh, who are dedicated to the highest quality instruction, have a desire to lead advances within their fields, and have an interest in ensuring the success of the institution and their professions. The College is committed to increasing the diversity and inclusion of the college community and curriculum.
Applications will be accepted only through AcademicJobsOnline and should include (1) letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) two samples of written work, (4) research statement, (5) teaching statement, (6) evidence of teaching excellence, and (7) three confidential letters of reference.
Complete applications, including letters of reference, must be received by November 1, 2016, to ensure full consideration. Skype interviews will be conducted during December.
Appointment is expected to begin August 15, 2017.
Lehigh University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits.
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