Category : philosophy of law

Postdoctoral Fellowship: Hamilton College (AOS/AOC open, special consideration for Ancient, Bioethics, Phil Law)

HAMILTON COLLEGE, Clinton, NY.

The Philosophy Department at Hamilton College invites applications for the Chauncey Truax Post- Doctoral Fellowship in Philosophy. The position is a two-year appointment to begin July 2013, with a teaching load of three courses per year. AOS and AOC are open, but the department has some interest in candidates who can teach Ancient Philosophy, Bioethics, or Philosophy of Law. Completion of the dissertation by time of appointment is expected. In addition to salary, the fellowship also includes funds for research. Candidates should submit initially only a letter of application, CV, and teaching materials (eg. evaluations, sample syllabi) to Interfolio athttps://secure.interfolio.com/apply/20921. Address materials and questions to Marianne Janack, Chair, Philosophy Department atphilo@hamilton.edu. All application materials must be received by March 15, 2013.

 

 

Hamilton College (www.hamilton.edu) is a residential liberal arts college located in the Mohawk Valley of upstate New York; for applicants with dual-career considerations, Hamilton participates in the regional Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, which posts additional area employment opportunities at www.upstatenyherc.org. Hamilton College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in all areas of the campus community. Hamilton provides domestic partner benefits. Candidates from underrepresented groups in higher education are especially encouraged to apply.


JOB POSTING: Ethics; TT, Fall 2013; CSU, Sacramento

We are very happy to be able to hire in a tenure track position. We are looking for outstanding candidates with AOS broadly in Ethics.
Please share this with your students and feel free to re-post this where you believe there might be interest.

 

Candidates can contact me with questions about the position.

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California State University, Sacramento: Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning Fall 2013.

Area of Specialization: Ethics (Theoretical, Applied, or Practical)
Area of Competency: Open, with preference for Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, or History of Philosophy.

 

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to and potential for teaching and scholarly excellence in Philosophy and will be expected to contribute to the University’s Center for Practical and Professional Ethics. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Usual advising and shared governance duties.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Philosophy which is completed by the time of appointment. The equivalent of at least one year of teaching experience at the community college or university level is preferred. Normal teaching duties include four courses per semester at the undergraduate level, primarily in the areas of specialization and competence. Candidates will be expected to have an active research program, and to contribute to the scholarly life of the Department, College and University.

Review of applications will begin on January 18, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.  Complete dossiers should be submitted electronically, and should include: (1) a cover letter; (2) a current curriculum vita; (3) transcripts showing courses taken and progress towards degree completion (unofficial copies accepted until invited for interview); (4) three recent letters of recommendation;  (5) a sample of professional written work;  (6) a statement of scholarly interest; (7)  a teaching portfolio (including a statement of teaching philosophy, a list of courses taught or developed, and summaries of student evaluations).

Applications must be submitted electronically and should be addressed to:

Professor G. Randolph Mayes
Chair, Search Committee
sacstatephil@gmail.com

Full position announcement and details can be reviewed at http://www.csus.edu/phil/job and at http://www.csus.edu/hr/faculty/AL/index.htm.  AA/EEO.  Clery Act statistics available.

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Cheers,

 

Christina M. Bellon, PhD

Chair, Philosophy Department

California State University, Sacramento

6000 J Street

Sacramento, CA 95819-6033

bellon@csus.edu

916.278.4759

www.csus.edu/indiv/b/bellonc