Jobs for Philosophers

220. COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Fort Collins, CO. Colorado State University; Assistant Professor of Philosophy; tenure-track. AOS: Ethical Theory, including contemporary Metaethics; AOC: Open. Ph.D. in hand at time of appointment, publications in AOS, and teaching experience and evidence of successful teaching required. Undergraduate and graduate teaching: Advising and committee work required. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is effective August 15, 2006. Send complete dossier, including a statement of interest, complete CV, and three current letters of recommendation by November 15, 2005, (postmark date) to Chair of Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. Applications complete by November 15, 2005 are guaranteed full consideration, but applications will be evaluated until the position is filled. Files of semifinalists will be available to all Philosophy Department faculty. (167)

*221. FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY, Hays, KS. Department of Philosophy, Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning August 14, 2006, pending administrative approval. AOS: open, but applicants must (1) be able to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy from a broadly analytic perspective; (2) possess AOC: epistemology and applied ethics (biomedical and environmental ethics, professional and business ethics); (3) have a documented record of successful college teaching experience; and (4) have a Ph.D. in philosophy prior to appointment. Philosophy of science is a plus. Salary competitive. Course load for full-time faculty members is twelve hours per semester. Scholarly activity and service also required. See http://www.fhsu.edu/positions/fac.shtml. Send letter of application, CV, writing sample, three letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts, evidence of teaching excellence, and statement of teaching philosophy to Douglas Drabkin, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Fort Hays State University, 600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601-4099. Priority given to applications received by November 8, 2005. AA/EOE. (167)

222. FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY, Hays, KS. The Department of Philosophy at Fort Hays State University invites applications for a full-time, one-semester, temporary, assistant professor to teach four sections of courses in spring 2006. The courses in question are Bioethics, Ethical Issues in the Professions and Business, and perhaps a course in one other subject as well (either General Logic or The Aims of Education). The department is also advertising to fill a tenure-track vacancy that begins August 14, 2006, and it is worth emphasizing that accepting this temporary post does not preclude becoming the successful applicant for the tenure-track position as well. Salary competitive. The appointment begins January 9, 2006. For more information, see http://www.fhsu.edu/positions/pos.shtml. Send letter of application, CV, short sample of writing, three letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts, evidence of teaching excellence, and statement of philosophy of teaching to Douglas Drabkin, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Fort Hays State University, 600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. FHSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans, are encouraged to apply. (167)

223. *224. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Baton Rouge, LA. Assistant Professor. Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA. Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2006. AOS: Biomedical Ethics. AOC: Research Ethics. Interest in ethical issues associated with clinical trials, behavioral research, genetic research, conflicts of interest, intellectual property, and/or stem cells would be advantageous. Ideally, the applicant would be able to attract external funding. The Center is part of the Louisiana State University System, specializing in research on nutrition and preventive medicine (see www.pbrc.edu ). The position will involve teaching seminars on research ethics for post-doctoral researchers, serving on the Institutional Review Board, some committee work, and development of a research program. It will not require undergraduate teaching. Please send letter of application, CV, letters of recommendation, and statement of research interests to Claude Bouchard, Executive Director, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, 6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. (167)

225. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Baton Rouge, LA. Assistant/Associate Professor. Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies anticipates a position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning Fall 2006. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Philosophy by time of appointment; ABD applicants will be considered for appointment at the instructor level; interest in teaching lower-level courses in Applied Ethics. Desired Qualifications: Area of Specialization: Ethics. Area of Competence: Applied Ethics and either Social and Political Philosophy or Philosophy of Law. Responsibilities: Professors normally teach two courses per semester (undergraduate to Master’s level) and are expected to have an active research and publication program. Duties may also include thesis supervision, committee and other service duties. Salary and Rank will be commensurate with education and experience. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2005, and will continue until candidate is selected. Selected applicants may be interviewed at the APA Eastern Division meeting in New York. Candidates should submit dossier, including personal letter of application, CV (including e-mail address), letters of reference, sample of scholarly writing, and evidence of teaching excellence. Applications should be sent to: Search Committee, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Louisiana State University, Ref: #000259, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Phone: (225) 578-2188 Fax: (225) 578-4897. LSU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer. (167)

226. METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER, Denver, CO. Position #88 F143 - Philosophy, Assistant Professor, Full-Time Tenure-track Faculty. AOS: Open, AOC: Open. The Philosophy Department welcomes applications in Ethics, the History of Ethics, Philosophy of Law or other areas when combined with an awareness of historical and textual detail. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Responsibilities: Teach twelve hours (four courses) of day, evening and/or weekend classes per semester, including at least one advanced course. Other duties include: professional development; student advising; departmental, collegiate and community service; participation in course and program development; and other tasks as assigned by the chair. The Department requires, in addition to the professional development in the area of specialization, a candidate able to relate philosophy to a liberal education and to contribute to the intellectual life of a small but vigorous department. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population. Required - Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field completed by July 1, 2006, and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching undergraduates, and evidence of relevant professional development. Preferred - Ability to apply current technology to teaching. Application Instructions: Candidates should submit a cover letter of application, CV, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. The letter of application must discuss how the candidate’s areas of expertise complement the specializations of the current faculty. Send materials to: Search Committee I, Department of Philosophy, The Metropolitan State College of Denver, P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 49, Denver, CO 80217-3362. Applications must be postmarked by November 15, 2005. Position begins August 15, 2006. Please see http://www.mscd.edu/facstaff/admin/eoo/ftsearches/index.htm for a full position announcement. Metropolitan State College of Denver is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply. (167)

227. METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER, Denver, CO. Position #89 F475 - Philosophy, Assistant Professor, Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty. AOS: Open, AOC: Open. The Philosophy Department welcomes applications in Logic, the History & Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Language or other areas when combined with an awareness of historical and textual detail. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Responsibilities: Teach twelve hours (four courses) of day, evening and/or weekend classes per semester, including at least one advanced course. Other duties include: professional development; student advising; departmental, collegiate and community service; participation in course and program development; and other tasks as assigned by the chair. The Department requires, in addition to the professional development in the area of specialization, a candidate able to relate philosophy to a liberal education and to contribute to the intellectual life of a small but vigorous department. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban population. Required - Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field completed by July 1, 2006, and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching undergraduates, and evidence of relevant professional development. Preferred - Ability to apply current technology to teaching. Application Instructions: Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. The letter of application must discuss how the candidate’s areas of expertise complement the specializations of the current faculty. Send materials to: Search Committee II, Department of Philosophy, Metropolitan State College of Denver, P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 49, Denver, CO 80217-3362. Applications must be postmarked by November 15, 2005. Position begins August 15, 2006. Please see http://www.mscd.edu/facstaff/admin/eoo/ftsearches/index.htm for a full position announcement. Metropolitan State College of Denver is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply. (167)

228., 229. RICE UNIVERSITY, Houston, TX. The Program for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at The Program for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Rice University announces two postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities or social sciences for scholars pursuing research and publication projects in sexuality studies; feminist legal studies; globalization; feminist critical race and ethnicity theory; or feminist science and technology studies. Pre-twentieth century topics are welcome. Ph.D. prior to appointment. Each fellowship has duration of two years beginning August 2005. Recipients will teach two women’s studies courses per year (level open) and will play an active role in the intellectual life of the Program. Rice will provide a salary of $40,000 plus benefits. Rice University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Send letter of interest, CV, dossier with a minimum of three references, and writing sample (about 25 pages) to Sarah Westphal-Wihl, Program for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality MS-38, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892. Postmark deadline for applications is Friday, December 2, 2005. (167)

230. RICE UNIVERSITY, Houston, TX. Assistant Professor, tenure-track. Effective Fall 2006. AOS: Philosophy of Mind, Cognitive Science. AOC: Philosophy of Language. Two courses per semester, two semesters per year. EO/AAE. Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. The typical distribution of courses for a year is one introductory course, two upper-division courses, and one graduate seminar as part of the department’s Ph.D. program. Preference will be given to candidates who will have the Ph.D. by September 2005. Evidence of teaching excellence as well as research potential is required. Applications should include letters of reference and at least one sample of written work. Address inquiries and applications to Search Committee A, Philosophy Department (MS 14), Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005. Application deadline is November 21, 2005. (167)

231., 232., 233. RICE UNIVERSITY, Houston, TX. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, Rice University Center for the Study of Cultures. Up to three postdoctoral fellowships with two-year appointments, beginning July 1, 2006, at $40,000 plus moving/research allowance. Ph.D. 2002 or after required. Teach two courses per year and continue research. Seeks candidates who take interdisciplinary approaches to any area of humanistic study, broadly construed. Application deadline December 1, 2005. Include a cover letter, statement of research, course proposal, CV, three letters of recommendation. Contact http://culture.rice.edu for additional eligibility and application requirements. Rice University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Employment eligibility verification requested upon hire. (167)

234. RICE UNIVERSITY, Houston, TX. Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Program Director, Associate or Full Professor. Scholars from all fields of the humanities with a distinguished record of research and teaching are invited to apply. This is an opportunity to direct a program growing in size, scope, and ambition; there are plans for a possible evolution to a Center. The program, with its 45 affiliated faculty, comprises numerous feminist research and teaching entities, including a graduate certificate program and an undergraduate major, a longstanding feminist research group, and the internationally renowned journal Feminist Economics. The position requires a commitment to teaching core courses in the program on a rotating basis. Rice University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Please send CV and letter of interest by Friday, November 18, 2005, to: Professor Helena Michie, Program for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality MS-38, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, Texas, 77251-1892. Campus visits for finalists will be in February 2006. (167)

235., 236. SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, Dallas, TX. Assistant Professor. The Philosophy Department in Dedman College at Southern Methodist University seeks to hire two tenure-track assistant professors to begin in the fall of 2006. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. For one of these two positions, we have a strong preference for ethics (and related fields) or history of modern philosophy. Candidates must show promise of excellence in research and teaching. The Ph.D. is required by August 1, 2006. We will be interviewing candidates at the APA Eastern Division meeting. Send complete credentials, including a list of graduate courses taken, to: Douglas Ehring, Chair, Department of Philosophy, P.O. Box 750142, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275-0142. Screening of applications will begin November 15, 2005. To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be postmarked on or before November 15, 2005, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. SMU will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. SMU is also committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. (167)

237. *238. TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, Fort Worth, TX. Endowed Chair: Betty S. Wright Chair in Applied Ethics.New Position, Full Time Senior Position. AOS: Applied Ethics AOC: Ethical Theory. 3 courses/year; undergraduate. Salary and benefits competitive, with discretionary research funds. Outstanding teaching and publication record commensurate with the stature of the position. In addition to teaching and research the chair will be expected to be a continuing, important resource on teaching and applying ethical reasoning across the curriculum and in the larger community. Preference will be given to those whose interests in applied ethics are most similar to the disciplinary mix at TCU. TCU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer; TCU values diversity among its faculty, students, and staff and especially encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Review of potential candidates will begin December 1, 2005, and applications, together with a CV and 5 confidential letters of recommendation (2 from students) commenting on both scholarship and teaching, should be send to Wright Chair Search, Philosophy Department, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297250, Fort Worth, TX 76129. (167)

239. TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT, Lubbock, TX. Tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2006. AOS: History of Modern. AOC: Open. Ph.D. prior to appointment. 2/2 load for the first two years, 3/2 load subsequently. Undergraduate and graduate teaching. Some thesis supervision. Usual non-teaching duties. Research expectations typical of tenure-track faculty at first rank research institutions. Salary competitive. Summer work available. EO/AAE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. As a federal contractor, Texas Tech University is required to monitor and analyze employment activity regarding its equal employment opportunity and affirmative action plans and programs. Please access the Texas Tech University Employment site at http://jobstexastech.edu, to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data and Faculty Profile, and to reference Requisition Number 60283. For assistance contact the Texas Tech University Personnel Employment office, employment@ttu.edu, or call (806)742-3851 ext238. Send complete dossier to: Search Committee A, Philosophy Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409-3092. Search will continue until position is filled. (167)

240. TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, LUBBOCK, TX. Tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2006. AOS: Aesthetics. AOC: Open. Ph.D. prior to appointment. 2/2 load for the first two years, 3/2 load subsequently. Undergraduate and graduate teaching. Usual non-teaching duties. Research expectations typical of tenure-track faculty at first rank research institutions. Position involves teaching Aesthetics courses to doctoral students in an interdisciplinary Fine Arts program. Substantial thesis supervision within the Fine Arts doctoral program. Salary competitive. Summer work available. EO/AAE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. As a federal contractor, Texas Tech University is required to monitor and analyze employment activity regarding its equal employment opportunity and affirmative action plans and programs. Please access the Texas Tech University Employment site at http://jobstexastech.edu, to complete the Equal Employment Opportunity Data and Faculty Profile and to reference Requisition Number 60282. For assistance contact the Texas Tech University Personnel Employment office, employment@ttu.edu, or call (806)742-3851 ext238. Send complete dossier to: Search Committee B, Philosophy Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409-3092. Search will continue until position is filled. (167)

241. TEXAS WOMANS UNIVERSITY, Denton, TX. Asst. Prof. of Philosophy, tenure-track. Begins January or August 2006. Completed Ph.D. from accredited program. Teach graduate and undergraduate classes. Area of specialization: history of philosophy, ethics, bioethics, and philosophy of religions. Teaching experience preferred. Salary competitive. Send CV, three letters of reference to Dr. Jack Sibley, Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology-Philosophy, Texas Woman’s University, PO Box 425470, Denton, TX 76204-3470; (940) 898-2319; jsibley@mail.twu.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2005, and continue until position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE. (167)

242. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, Fayetteville, AR. Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning fall semester, 2006. 5 courses/year, undergraduate and graduate. Some MA/ Ph.D. supervision. Usual non-teaching duties. AOS: Open except for analytic metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of mind. AOC: Open but the department has teaching needs in continental philosophy, ethics, and social/political philosophy. Ph.D. prior to fall 2006. Salary competitive. Summer teaching may be available. Located in the Ozark mountains, Fayetteville is a growing city of approximately 65,000 in scenic and economically-thriving northwest Arkansas. The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action//Equal Opportunity Employer and applications will be accepted without regard to age, race, color, sex, or national origin. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. Send complete dossier to: Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, 318 Old Main, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Deadline for applications: December 1, 2005. (167)

The below advertisement for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has been cancelled due to effects of hurricane Katrina and Rita.
243., 244., 245. TULANE UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, LA. Faculty Fellowships 06-07. The Center for Ethics and Public Affairs at the Murphy Institute at Tulane University announces residential Faculty Fellowships for the 2006-2007 academic year. These fellowships, made possible funds from the Tulane Murphy Foundation, are available to support outstanding faculty whose teaching and research focus on ethics, political philosophy, or questions of moral choice in areas such as, but not restricted to, architecture, business, government, law, medicine and environmental policy. While fellows will participate in conferences and seminars organized by the Center, they will be expected devote most of their time to conducting their own research. Stipends will vary in accordance with individual circumstance. Center Faculty Fellowships are open to all, regardless of citizenship. Further information about the Fellowships and applications may be obtained online at http://murphy.tulane.edu/center/ or requested by contacting: The Center for Ethics and Public Affairs, Murphy Institute, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118. tel: 504. 862-3236 fax: 504. 862.8360. cepa@tulane.edu (SW05)

246., 247. UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, Boulder, CO. The Department of Philosophy invites applications for two positions, open rank and open AOS. We anticipate making one senior and one junior appointment, both beginning in Fall 2006. Strong applicants in all areas are encouraged to apply, but we have particular needs in history of modern philosophy, philosophy of science, and political philosophy. 4 courses/year, thesis supervision and the usual non-teaching duties. Junior applicants should send a full dossier; senior applicants need send only a letter of application and a CV, with the names of at least three references. Mail applications to [Junior/Senior] Search in [M&E/History/Values], Department of Philosophy, University of Colorado, 232 UCB, Boulder CO 80309-0232. (Choose one term from within each pair of brackets.) Review will begin November 1, although applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. (167)

248. *249. UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, Lawrence, KS. Tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Philosophy beginning August 18, 2006. Ph.D. in philosophy (or equivalent) required prior to starting date (certified completion of all doctoral requirements is sufficient). AOS: Ethics or Philosophy of Biology. AOC: Bioethics. Candidates must exhibit strong potential for research and publication. Teaching obligations are two courses each semester. In addition to bioethics and undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s AOS, candidates must be willing to teach introductory courses on a rotating basis. Usual additional duties including dissertation advising, committee service, etc. Salary competitive and dependent upon qualifications. Summer teaching and/orsummer research support possible. Women, minorities, and candidates who will contribute to the climate of diversity in the College, including a diversity of scholarly approaches, are especially encouraged to apply. Applications should include cover letter, CV, letters of recommendation, academic transcripts (or a list of graduate coursework), a sample of philosophical writing, and evidence of teaching quality (if available). Send materials to: Search Committee A, Department of Philosophy, University of Kansas, 1445 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 3090 Wescoe, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7590, (785) 864-3976. We welcome electronic submissions of cover letter, CV and writing sample, in Word, WordPerfect or .pdf format, to chodges@ku.edu (put ‘Committee A’ in the subject line). Candidates whose complete applications are received by November 15, 2005, will be eligible for possible interview at the APA Eastern Division meeting. EO/AA Employer. Advertisement paid for by KU. (167)

250. *251. UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, Lawrence, KS. Tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Philosophy beginning August 18, 2006. Ph.D. in philosophy (or equivalent) required prior to starting date (certified completion of all doctoral requirements is sufficient). AOS, one or more of the following: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Mind or Philosophy of Language. AOC: Open. Teaching obligations: two courses each semester. Usual non-teaching duties including research and publication, committee service, dissertation advising, etc. Salary competitive and dependent upon qualifications. Summer teaching and/or summer research support possible. In addition to undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s AOS and AOC, candidates must be willing to teach freshmen and sophomore level courses on a rotating basis. Acceptable candidates must also exhibit significant research potential. Women, minorities, and candidates who will contribute to the climate of diversity in the College, including a diversity of scholarly approaches, are especially encouraged to apply. Applications should include cover letter, CV, letters of recommendation, academic transcripts (or a list of graduate coursework), a sample of philosophical writing, and evidence of teaching quality (if available). Send materials to: Search Committee B, Department of Philosophy, University of Kansas, 1445 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 3090 Wescoe, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7590, (785) 864-3976. We welcome electronic submissions of cover letter, CV and writing sample, in Word, WordPerfect or .pdf format, to chodges@ku.edu (put Committee B in the subject line). Candidates whose complete applications are received by November 15, 2005, will be eligible for possible interview at the Eastern Division Meeting of the American Philosophical Association. EO/AA Employer. Advertisement paid for by KU. (167)

The below advertisement for the University of Louisianna at Lafayette has been cancelled due to effects of hurricane Katrina and Rita.

*252. UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE, Lafayette, LA. Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning Fall 2006 semester. AOS: Philosophy of Mind/Cognitive Science. AOC: Open, but Ancient, Aesthetics, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Science and/or Philosophy of Language a plus. Ph.D. at time of hire and teaching experience required. The candidate should exhibit research promise, proven excellence in teaching and a commitment to the development and life of the philosophy program. The candidate will potentially contribute to the Institute of Cognitive Science Ph.D. program at UL Lafayette, hence empirical experience in a cognitive science related discipline may be a considerable advantage. Send cover letter, CV, at least 3 confidential letters of reference, recent teaching evaluations, sample(s) of scholarly written work, statement describing research program and statement of teaching philosophy to: Dr. Keith Allen Korcz, Program Coordinator, Philosophy Program P.O. Box 43770, The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA 70504, USA. Screening of applications will begin on or about Nov. 25, 2005. For more information about the University of Louisiana at Lafayette please visit our web page at http://www.louisiana.edu. UL Lafayette is an AA/EEO employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (167)

253. UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM. Assistant Professor, tenure-track, or Associate Professor, with tenure or tenure-track, beginning August 2006. Customary undergraduate and graduate teaching duties, including some thesis supervision. Customary non-teaching duties. AOS: Open, but the department has particular interests in continental, especially in candidates committed to bridging the divide between the analytic and continental traditions, and also in ancient/medieval. Possible summer teaching. Salary competitive. Minimum requirements are a Ph.D. in philosophy or a related field, in hand by the time of appointment (or equivalent terminal degree, for those with degrees from foreign universities). For complete information, access departmental web site at www.unm.edu/~thinker, call (505) 277-2405, or email srobbins@unm.edu. Send complete dossier, including a signed letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation and a sample of written work to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, MSC03 2140, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. For best consideration please apply by November 8, 2005. Position will remain open until filled. UNM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. (167)

254. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO, San Antonio, TX. One full-time position in Philosophy at the (tenured) Professor or Associate Professor rank beginning August 2006. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. Applicants must state for which rank they are applying. Responsibilities include Philosophy Department chair within a year or two of appointment. The appointee will be expected to teach a 2/2 course load until assuming Chair at which point the course load will be 1/1. The position is pending budgetary approval. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The successful candidate may be required to teach courses either at the UTSA Downtown Campus or the Main Campus and occasionally at night. Applications must include a cover letter, 3 references, and a CV. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This position is security sensitive as defined by the Texas Education Code 51.215 (c) and Texas Government Code 411.049 (a) (2). Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. The application review process begins on Nov. 1, 2005, and will continue until position is filled. Send materials to: Philosophy Search Committee, Department of English, Classics, & Philosophy, University of Texas at San Antonio, 6900 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249. (167)

255. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING, Laramie, WY. Asst. Prof., tenure-track, beginning fall 2006. 5 courses/year, from introductory to graduate (MA) level, with research, service and advising expected. Some thesis supervision and the usual non-teaching duties. AOS: Ancient Greek Philosophy, AOC: Kant. Teaching competence in Philosophy of Biology is desirable. Ph.D. in hand or strong evidence of completion by August 2006. Teaching experience required. Salary competitive. Semester system. Outreach instruction possible. Some summer work available. The University of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Send complete dossier, including a personal letter of application, CV, transcripts (can be unofficial), writing sample, teaching evaluations, and threeconfidential letters of recommendation, to: Prof. Ed Sherline; Head, Dept. of Philosophy; College of Arts & Sciences; Dept. 3392; 1000 E University Avenue; Laramie, WY 82071. Mail inquiries to Sherline@uwyo.edu ; no e-mail submissions. Interviewing at APA Eastern Division meeting. All materials for completed application postmarked by December 1, 2005. For more information see www.uwyo.edu/Philosophy. (167)