University of Massachusetts, Dept. of Philosophy, Associate Professor
Oct 17, 2016 → Dec 05, 2016
The Department of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Boston invites applications for an Associate Professor to direct its new Applied Ethics Center with an expected start date of September 1, 2017. The position requires a deep grounding in applied ethics very broadly construed to include issues in: science and technology, medical ethics, business ethics, global development ethics, environmental ethics and climate change policy, human rights, moral psychology, race, gender, education and other areas.
Requirements:
Applicants must have a Ph.D.in philosophy, unless distinguished work in
philosophy is combined with an equivalent terminal degree. Preference will be
given to applicants with experience in organizational development and
fundraising, a distinguished record of relevant scholarship, and a national
reputation. In addition a successful candidate will have an interest in
interdisciplinary work and faculty collaboration, and will have demonstrated
excellence in teaching. Job responsibilities include teaching 2-3 courses per year
at the undergraduate level, grant writing and events planning.
Additional Information:
The University of Massachusetts Boston provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard
race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual
orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic
information. In addition to federal law requirements, the University of
Massachusetts Boston complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the university
operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Application Instructions:
To apply please submit the following materials online: a cover letter and
curriculum vitae with the names of at least three references who may be
contacted, a complete list of publications, a statement of research, a writing
sample, and, a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to an
ethics center.
To receive full consideration applications must be received no later
than December 5th, 2016.
The department will interview selected candidates via Skype in January. For
more information, contact: [UMB}(mailto:yumiko.inukai@umb.edu)