Dartmouth College, TT, Assistant Professor in Philosophy and/or Government
Oct 28, 2020 → Nov 08, 2020
The Departments of Government and Philosophy at Dartmouth College invite applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Government and/or Philosophy.
Primary appointment will be in the Government Department, or the Philosophy Department, or it will be a joint appointment in both Departments, depending on fit and the applicant’s preferences.
Area of Study: Social and Political Philosophy. We are especially interested in candidates whose research concerns philosophical issues related to race and ethnicity
and/or African American Political Thought.
We seek candidates with a strong commitment to teaching, scholarly work, engaging students in research, and building a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
Successful qualified candidates will have the option of being appointed initially as a Faculty Fellow, a two-year residential postdoctoral appointment.
After this two-year period, the position will convert to a regular tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor. Faculty Fellows are part of a cohort of faculty committed
to increasing diversity in their disciplines. Dartmouth is highly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff. We are especially interested i
n applicants who are able to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds, including but not limited to: racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals
who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from lower income backgrounds, and/or first generation college students and graduates.
Applicants should state in their cover letter, or a separate statement, how their teaching, research, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth’s
commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, dissertation abstract or research statement, at least three confidential letters of recommendation, and writing sample.
The review of applications will begin on November 5, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be sent to: email
or email
Applications must be submitted electronically at: website
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status,
or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged