Jobs for Philosophers, Volume 168, 11/10/2005: NORTH ATLANTIC

1. ALDEN MARCH BIOETHICS INSTITUTE, Albany, NY. Position Title: Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics. Organization Description: The newly established Alden March Bioethics Institute (AMBI) seeks candidates to develop an ethical, legal, and social issues research program in the three areas of bioterrorism research, neuroimaging, and bionanotechnology, in collaboration with the College of Nanotechnology, the GE Healthcare/AMC Neurosciences Institute and the Ordway Research Institute. AMBI is a multi-institutional bioethics program based in the unique Albany Medical College and Medical Center in Albany, New York, and supported by more than $3 million in NIH and HRSA bioethics research funding. AMBI offers the masters in bioethics as well as dual degree programs in bioethics and law, philosophy, public health, and social work. Faculty and Fellows in the Institute represent the unique educational, research, and government institutions in New York’s capital district. The Institute’s location allows its unique focus on the relationship between state policy and bioethics, and the metropolitan area’s strength in nanotechnology, bioterrorism research, genomics and newborn screening, and imaging allows Institute faculty to work on bioethics at the vanguard of science and medicine. AMBI is home to The American Journal of Bioethics and bioethics.net. More information about the Institute is available at http://bioethics.org. Position Description: The ideal candidate will have research experience related to neuroethics, ethics in nanotechnology and/or bioterrorism, and interest in the issues that cross the fields, such as ethics and clinical trials, ethical issues in the allocation of scarce resources, and ethics in innovation. Background or experience and interest in bioethics will be a significant asset. This person will be expected to do research, publish, engage in public outreach, and consult with policymakers. Teaching at the graduate and professional level in one of the AMBI institutions is possible but not an emphasis for this position. In addition, this person will participate with the board and leadership team in determining the Center’s strategic direction. Qualifications: Candidates should have a doctorate, expertise in public health or the social sciences, and demonstrated research and teaching ability. Application Process: Please send letter of introduction and resume/CV to: Search Committee, Alden March Bioethics Institute, 47 New Scotland Avenue MC153, Albany, NY 12208, or email same to: jamie.salm@bioethics.org. There is no application deadline; candidates will be considered until the position is filled. (168)

*2. ASSUMPTION COLLEGE, Worcester, MA. Asst. Prof., the Department of Philosophy at Assumption College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin the fall of 2006, pending budgetary approval. Candidates should have their Ph.D. in hand or expect to receive it by August 2006. AOS: History of Philosophy: Ancient (especially Aristotle) and/or Medieval. AOC: Metaphysics or Philosophy of Science or Contemporary Philosophy. The department is adequately staffed in Platonic Philosophy. 4/3 course load; usual non-teaching duties. The department seeks a lively and engaging teacher of undergraduates in a context where philosophy and theology have integrating curricular roles; the College also sponsors a major in Philosophy. Candidates must understand and support the Catholic liberal arts mission of the College. Assumption College is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds. Applicants who wish to be considered for an interview at the APA Eastern Division meeting should send complete dossier, including letter of application, CV, graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation by December 5, 2005, to: Dr. Gavin Colvert, Search Committee Chair, Department of Philosophy, Assumption College, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609-1296. (168)

3. BARUCH COLLEGE, CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, New York, NY. The Department of Philosophy of Baruch College, City University of New York, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning September 1, 2006. Ph.D. by Sept. 2006 necessary. AOS: open. Publications in hand helpful. Demonstrable competence in undergraduate teaching, including creative use of classroom technology and capacity for dealing with large classes of first-time philosophy students, are desirable. Contractual teaching load: 21 hours/yr. Baruch College is an equal opportunity employer. Address CV and letters of reference to: Prof. Douglas Lackey, Chair, Department of Philosophy, Box B5-295, Baruch College, 1 Bernard Baruch Way, N.Y., N.Y. 10010. (167W) (168)

4. BOSTON COLLEGE, Chestnut Hill, MA. Adjunct assistant professor position, full-time, non-tenure-track, standard benefits, two-year contract which is renewable, competitive salary. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate teaching and will be expected to teach three (3) sections of Introduction to Philosophy per semester, following a syllabus of primary texts. AOS: open. AOC: broad competence in the history of philosophy. The department also supports an interdisciplinary program of the study of major philosophical and religious texts (Perspectives In Western Culture) and a program of ethical, political, and theological analysis for students engaged in service projects (PULSE Program). See website. Boston College is a Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition, and ability to contribute to this educational tradition will be regarded as an asset. EO/AAE. Send complete dossier, including evaluations of teaching, to: Prof. Patrick Byrne, Chairperson, Philosophy Department, Boston College, 21 Campanella Way, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Deadline for applications is December 1, 2005. (168)

5. BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA. Department of Philosophy. Rank: Open. Full or Associate Professor appointment would normally include tenure. AOS and AOC: open. The department sees a particular need in the history of modern philosophy, but will seriously consider candidates from all areas of specialization. Our diverse interests lead us to value cooperation across the field. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications. Teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, Ph.D. direction, and the normal committee work. Evidence of superior teaching is desirable. Letters of interest (accompanied by a CV), from senior candidates, and a complete dossier from junior candidates, should be sent to the Chair, Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Boston University, 745 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215. The department cannot solicit materials missing from a dossier. Candidates wishing acknowledgement of receipt of their materials must include a self-addressed stamped card. Nominations invited. For information about the Department, see www.bu.edu/philo. Review of applications will begin at once and will continue until the position is filled or withdrawn. Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. (168)

6. *7.,*8.,*9. BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA. The Boston University Center for Philosophy and History of Science announces a one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship. We seek candidates whose research and teaching will address the ways in which values and ethics should inform and guide both science and medicine. The Fellow will be awarded a stipend of $36,000 for the twelve-month appointment period to begin September 1, 2006, and will be responsible for teaching one class per semester (Fall and Spring). A completed doctorate is required. Applications should arrive by January 15, 2006, and must include a cover letter explaining the research project (about 3000 words), a current CV, and three letters of recommendation. Application materials should be sent to the Center for Philosophy and History of Science, Boston University, 745 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215. For further information, please visit www.bu.edu/philo/centers/cphs/postdoc or contact Alfred I. Tauber, Director, at atauber@bu.edu or 617-353-2604. (168)

10. BOWDOIN COLLEGE, Brunswick, ME. Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning Fall semester 2006. AOS: Open. AOC: Ability and willingness to teach an introductory survey of ancient philosophy on a regular basis. Bowdoin College (http://www.bowdoin.edu) is a small, liberal arts college with highly motivated students, a two-course load per semester, and support for serious scholarly engagement by faculty. Ph.D. prior to appointment preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for excellent teaching and scholarship, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and students. Bowdoin College is committed to equality through affirmative action and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. Bowdoin College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status in employment, or in our education programs. Send letter of application, CV, sample of written work and three letters of reference to: Philosophy Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Bowdoin College, 8400 College Station, Brunswick, Maine 04011. No electronic submissions. Review of applications begins November 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Address inquiries to: Matthew Stuart (mstuart@bowdoin.edu). (SW05) (168)

11., *12. BROWN UNIVERSITY, Providence, RI. The Political Theory Project at Brown will be appointing one or more post-doctoral fellows for 2006-07. Any research program in political theory or political philosophy will be considered. Fellows will teach one course per semester, participate in Brown’s Political Philosophy Workshop (convened by Corey Brettschneider, David Estlund, Charles Larmore, John Tomasi), and pursue their own research. Salary is competitive. Appointment is for one year, but is renewable. Ph.D. is preferred, but ABD will be considered. Applications should include CV, three confidential letters of reference, a one page research plan, and a writing sample of no more than 20,000 words. Applications received by December 1, 2005, will be assured of full consideration. Please send applications to: Director, The Political Theory Project, Department of Political Science, Box 1844, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912. Brown is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. (168)

13. BROWN UNIVERSITY, Providence, RI. Brown University/Africana Studies Department. Assistant/Associate-Level Professorship in Africana Thought. The Africana Studies Department at Brown University invites applications for a position in Africana thought with strong emphases in the areas of African and African American philosophy, critical and cultural theory. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in the Humanities or Social Sciences and will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses as well as conduct research in these areas. The successful candidate will be expected to complement the department’s existing strengths in the field of Africana Thought. The rank at which this position will be filled is the assistant or associate levels. Persons applying at the associate level must have a well-established record of research and teaching. Those applying at the assistant level must have their Ph.D. by the time of appointment (July 1, 2006) as well as have demonstrated promise as a scholar and a teacher. Interested junior faculty must submit a letter of application, a CV, a dissertation or book chapter, and three (3) letters of recommendation. Interested senior faculty must submit a letter of application, a CV, samples of published work, and three (3) letters of recommendation to which the Search Committee will solicit two (2) additional letters. Submissions must be sent to: Chair of Search Committee (Africana Thought), Africana Studies Department, Brown University, Box 1904, 155 Angell Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02912. Applications received by November 28th, 2005, will be given full consideration. Brown University is an EEO/AA Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. (168)

14. COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE, New Rochelle, NY. PHILOSOPHY. Assistant Professor. Full-time, tenure-track position available September 2006. The successful candidate will have broad expertise in Philosophy, with a thorough grounding in the Western Philosophical tradition. Requirements include a doctorate in Philosophy and a strong record of undergraduate teaching, including diverse student populations. Please send letter of application, CV, and the names of three references, by November 30, 2005, to: Dr. Joan Bailey, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, The College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, New York 10805-2339. jbailey@cnr.edu. Please include a stamped, self-addressed postcard for purposes of acknowledgement. The College of New Rochelle is a Catholic college in the Ursuline tradition and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to our unique educational mission. The School of Arts & Sciences has a strong liberal arts tradition and serves a diverse population of undergraduate women. It is located in Westchester County, just north of New York City. The College of New Rochelle is an EO/Affirmative Action employer with a strong institutional commitment to diversity. (168)

15. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY. Assistant Professor (beginning to advanced), July 1, 2006. Teaching undergraduate and graduate, for a total of 4 courses per year (2 per semester); Ph.D. supervision and the usual non-teaching duties. Salary competitive. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. Ph.D. due by the June 30, 2006. The Columbia and Barnard Philosophy Departments function as a single department for most academic matters. Please send complete dossier to: Search Committee, Philosophy Department, Columbia University, Philosophy Hall MC 4971, 1150 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10027. Deadline: November 18, 2005. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women, and from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds. (167) (168)

16. FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY, Fairfield, CT. (The Jesuit University of Southern New England). Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning September 2006. Six undergraduate courses per year (3/3); usual non-teaching duties. A demonstrated record of teaching excellence and a commitment to contribute to the field through research and publication. Salary competitive. AOS: One or more areas of Asian Philosophy; AOC: History of Western Philosophy. The ability to work in the primary language(s) is an important consideration. Candidates without Ph.D. in hand will be considered, but must successfully complete their dissertation defense by mid-February 2006. Send complete dossier including (1) a CV; (2) a transcript showing graduate coursework; (3) a writing sample; (4) a statement describing one’s teaching philosophy and research plans; and (5) three letters of recommendation to Richard DeWitt, Chair, Department of Philosophy, Fairfield University, North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824-5195. Deadline for applications is December 1, 2005. Selected applicants will be interviewed at the APA Eastern Division meeting (in New York City). Fairfield University, located on Long Island Sound, an hour from New York City, twenty minutes from New Haven, is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (168)

17. HARTWICK COLLEGE, Oneonta, NY. Hartwick College seeks to fill a 2-year, full-time appointment (with the probability of conversion to tenure-track) at the Assistant Professor level to begin September 2006. Teaching responsibilities will include AOS Ethics, AOC Logic and one of the following: Philosophy of Law, Applied Ethics, Ancient Philosophy, American Pragmatism, Philosophy of Education. We seek a teacher/scholar who, without compromising rigor or content, will make ethics accessible and relevant to undergraduates. Ph.D. by Sept. 2006 is preferred (ABD considered). Interviews will be scheduled by prior appointment at APA Eastern Division meeting NYC. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Send complete dossier, to include, a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample to: Joan Place, Secretary, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY 13820. The College offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation/preference and gender identity/expression. Hartwick College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. (168)

18., 19. HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL, Boston, MA. Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Harvard’s new university-wide Ethics and Health Program devoted to furthering research and teaching in ethical issues arising in health care and public health. Fellowship draws on work in analytic moral and political philosophy to focus on ethical issues in health policy and population and international health, including health system reform, social inequalities in health, controversies arising over international health research involving human subjects, and ethical dilemmas in the practice of public health. Hallmarks of work in this area are concern with health as well as health care, an emphasis on the developing world, engagement with economists and epidemiologists, expanding bioethics to address issues raised by demographic trends, attention to state responsibilities, and constraints in public health. Fellowship directed toward individuals who want to add ethics and health to their field of competence. We also welcome applications from individuals who want to pursue work in more traditional bioethics. Ethics and Health Post-Doctoral Fellows participate in weekly tutorial, the program’s seminar series and working groups, may take appropriate courses, and pursue own research under direction of faculty mentor. Fellowships are for a two-year period beginning September 2006, with stipend in the first year of $40,000. Questions to: dan_brock@hms.harvard.edu. Eligibility: Applicants should have a Ph.D., MD, or JD, or other post-graduate degree. Prior work in bioethics is not required. Fellows will be selected on the basis of their academic achievement and promise, regardless of nationality. Applications: Applications should include a CV, a cover letter with a brief statement of research interests, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, a sample of written or published work (not more than 25 pages), and three letters of reference. Send applications to Prof. Dan Brock, Division of Medical Ethics, Harvard Medical School, 641 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Deadline for applications: for fellowships beginning in September of each year, application materials should be submitted by the previous January 1. Notifications of acceptance will be by March 1. Ethics and Health Steering Committee: Allan Brandt, Ph.D., Dan W. Brock, Ph.D., Director, Norman Daniels, Ph.D., Frances Kamm, Ph.D., Robert Truog, MD, Daniel Wikler, Ph.D. (168)

20., 21. HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL, Boston, MA. The Division of Medical Ethics within the Department of Social Medicine invites applications for two new tenure-track Assistant Professors (3-year renewable appointment) to begin in September 2006. The Division seeks candidates with outstanding records and promise who will contribute to its expanding research program in bioethics. We welcome applications from candidates in philosophy, medicine, or the life and social sciences. The Harvard Medical School is currently undertaking a major curriculum reform which is expected to result in a substantial expansion in the medical ethics’ teaching program for undergraduate medical students. The candidates will participate in this teaching program and in other Division sponsored activities for the Harvard medical community. Salary is competitive. Current Division faculty are drawn from the fields of medicine, philosophy, history, and participate in Harvard’s new university-wide Program in Ethics and Health, which focuses on ethical issues that emerge from a population health perspective, as well as activities in the Department of Social Medicine. Applicants must have a minimum of a Ph.D., MD, MD/Ph.D. or JD, which includes training in bioethics. Applicants should submit a cover letter with a statement of research interests, CV, writing sample (not more than 25 pages), transcript, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin December 1 and continue until the positions are filled. Applications should be submitted to: Dan Brock, Director, Division of Medical Ethics, Harvard Medical School, 641 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Harvard Medical School is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and especially encourages applications from women and minorities. (168)

22. HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, Hempstead, NY. Department of Philosophy. Assistant Professor, tenure-track appointment, beginning Fall 2006. AOS: Both Nineteenth Century (any area of 19th Century except Nietzsche) and Ethics. AOC: Open. Teaching load is six semester courses per year at introductory and advanced undergraduate levels; some undergraduate thesis supervision; usual non-teaching duties. Summer work available. Hofstra is a large private liberal arts university located 25 miles east of New York City. Send complete dossier, including letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching excellence, writing sample, and research summary (2 pages) to: Philosophy Search A, Department of Philosophy, Heger Hall, 115 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1150. Deadline: December 9, 2005. Hofstra University is an AA/EEO employer. (168)

23. JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE/CUNY, New York, NY. Instructor/Assistant Professor of Philosophy, tenure-track, beginning Fall 2006. 4-3 course load, semester system. Usual committee work and non-teaching duties. We seek a researcher and teacher committed to public higher education. AOS: Open, with preference for critical thinking, applied ethics, legal, judicial, political, or world philosophy. Salary range: Assistant Professor $35,031 - $61,000; Instructor: $32,133 - $48,658. Qualifications: Ph.D. preferred; ABD considered; scholarly promise and demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching are required. Successful applicant must be prepared to teach critical thinking. Applicants should send a letter of application, CV, recent writing sample, three letters of recommendation, sample syllabus, and teaching evaluations to Professor Enrique Chávez-Arvizo, Deputy Chairperson, Department of Art, Music and Philosophy, John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY, 899 Tenth Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Completed applications must reach the Department by November 30, 2005, for proper review. Faxed/emailed materials will NOT be accepted. The department will hold interviews at the APA Eastern Division meeting in New York City, December 27-30, 2005. Inquiries may be directed to the deputy chairperson by email at echavezarvizo@jjay.cuny.edu or by telephone at (212) 237-8347. John Jay College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/IRCA/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer. (168)

24. MANHATTAN COLLEGE, Riverdale, NY. Asst. Prof., tenure-track beginning fall semester 2006. Teaching undergraduates with a 4-3 teaching load. Broad humanistic background with competence in ethics and logic, and at least two of the following four periods: ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary philosophy. A background in classics and current cultural studies desirable. Ph.D. required. Send resume and three letters of recommendation by December 12, 2005, to: Professor Rentaro Hashimoto, Chairperson, Department of Philosophy. Phone: (718) 862-7362 Fax: (718) 862 8044. Manhattan College is an independent, Catholic co-educational institution in the Lasallian tradition in the Riverdale section of NYC. We expect our faculty, administration and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V. (168)

25., 26. NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY. The Department of Philosophy at New York University announces openings for two Bersoff Faculty Research Fellows to begin September 1, 2006. This is a one-year appointment possibly renewable for a second year. Responsibilities include teaching two courses per year. Both courses may be taught in one semester leaving the other semester free. Applicants, including junior faculty, must have completed their Ph.D. no earlier than five years before the date of appointment. Candidates who expect to receive their Ph.D. by Fall 2006 will also be considered. Applicants should send a CV, three letters of reference and a writing sample to: Chair, Bersoff Fellow Search, Department of Philosophy, New York University, 100 Washington Square East, Silver Center Room 503, New York, NY 10003. Deadline for receipt of applications is December 2, 2005. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. (167) (168)

*27. NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY. The Department of Philosophy at New York University invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor or tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2006, pending administrative and budgetary approval. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. Applicants should send a CV (including a list of references). Junior applicants should also send three letters of reference and a writing sample. Applications should be addressed to: Chair, Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, New York University, 100 Washington Square East, Silver Center, Room 503, New York, NY 10003. Deadline for receipt of applications: December 2, 2005. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. (167) (168)

28. QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY, Hamden, CT. Albert Schweitzer Professor of Applied Ethics and Social Responsibility. Quinnipiac University seeks a senior scholar to be the first holder of the Albert Schweitzer Distinguished Visiting Professorship in Applied Ethics and Social Responsibility. The most competitive candidates would hold a Ph.D. in philosophy with a specialization in applied ethics and have a strong record of scholarship consistent with appointment at the full professor level. The appointment is for one or two years and is available as of Fall 2006. We envision that the Schweitzer Professor would be involved in teaching beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, possibly through a series of lectures or seminars in his/her area of expertise to faculty and/or students. The Schweitzer Professor also would present the annual Albert Schweitzer Professorship Lecture, open to the public as well as the university community. While applications or nominations will be considered as they are received until the position is filled, applicants are urged to submit their credentials by January 15 for consideration for the 2006-2007 academic year. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest, a CV, and the names and contact information for three references. Applications, nominations, or inquiries should be directed to: Professor Linda Meyer, Chair, Schweitzer Professor Search Committee, c/o Lois DeAngelis, SB-ACA, Quinnipiac University, 275 Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518 or email: lois.deangelis@quinnipiac.edu. Quinnipiac University is in Hamden, Connecticut, 10 minutes from Yale and downtown New Haven, 90 minutes from NYC, and two hours from Boston. Sleeping Giant State Park provides a dramatic background to the 500-acre New England campus, where 280 full-time faculty teach more than 5,200 full-time undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate and law students in our schools of business, health, communications, and law, and the College of Liberal Arts, which also contains the division of education. The Albert Schweitzer Institute is a nonprofit organization which affiliated with Quinnipiac University in 2002 to fund and encourage educational and humanitarian projects that reflect the international understanding and community service exemplified by Albert Schweitzer. The Institute has consultative status to the Economic and Social Counsel of the United Nations. For more information, visit www.quinnipiac.edu/asi.xml. Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the university community. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (168)

*29. RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE, Providence, RI. Pending budgetary approval, Rhode Island College anticipates a tenure-track assistant professor position in Philosophy, beginning Fall 2006. Required: Ph.D. in Philosophy with evidence of excellence in teaching and commitment to scholarly work; AOS: Open; AOC: History of Philosophy with an emphasis on Ancient Philosophy. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in the history of philosophy as well as other general education and philosophy courses, conducting scholarly research and engaging in Departmental and College-wide committee work. Application deadline: Please check our website after November 28th (http://www.ric.edu/hr) for application deadline and full job description. Mail or fax (email not accepted) cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three current letters of reference to: Office of Human Resources, Rhode Island College, Attn: Search Code: PHILO5*, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI 02908. Fax# (401) 456-8717; TDD # (401) 456-8216. An AA/EOE. (Cover letter must include Search Code). (168)

30. SAINT MICHAELS COLLEGE, Colchester, VT. Assistant Professor, Philosophy/Global Studies. Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning fall semester 2006. Six courses per year, 3 in Philosophy and 3 in Global Studies. Undergraduate. Usual non-teaching duties. AOS: Social/Political Philosophy, with a focus on globalization issues: human rights, global ethics, peace and justice. AOC: Open. Ph.D. prior to appointment. In addition to work in the Philosophy Department, the candidate will contribute to a growing Global Studies Program. Courses to be taught in that program include Foundations of Global Studies and upper-level electives, some cross-listed with Philosophy. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate learning and be supportive of the mission of this Catholic, residential, liberal arts college. Saint Michael’s College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. In your application letter, please specify Philosophy/Global Studies. Send letter of application, CV, 3 letters of reference, and evidence of teaching excellence to: Philosophy/Global Studies Search Committee, c/o Office of Human Resources, Saint Michael’s College, One Winooski Park, Box 265C, Colchester, VT 05439. Deadline for applications: December 1, 2005. For further information about Saint Michael’s, go to www.smcvt.edu. (168)

31. SAINT MICHAELS COLLEGE, Colchester, VT. Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning fall semester 2006. Six courses per year, 3/3, Undergraduate. Usual non-teaching duties. AOS: Philosophy of Mind/Philosophy of Knowledge. AOC: From among the following: Gender Theory, Ethics, Early Medieval. Ph.D. prior to appointment. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to

undergraduate teaching and be supportive of the mission of this Catholic, residential, liberal arts college. Saint Michael’s College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community. Send letter of application, CV, 3 letters of reference, and evidence of teaching excellence to: Philosophy Search Committee, c/o Office of Human Resources, Saint Michael’s College, One Winooski Park, Box 265C, Colchester, VT 05439. In your application letter, please specify the identification code of the position for which you are applying. Deadline for applications: December 1, 2005. For further information about Saint Michael’s, go to www.smcvt.edu. (168)

32. SKIDMORE COLLEGE, Saratoga Springs, NY. One year pending approval at the Assistant-Professor level. Teaching responsibilities: six courses per year. The department emphasizes the history of philosophy and lively teaching of primary texts. Ph.D. expected by August 31, 2006. AOC: open. AOS: open, but the department has a particular need for 19th and 20th century European philosophy and philosophy of literature; the Department has sufficient staffing in the general areas of Classical Greek, Comparative Asian, Existentialism, American philosophy, social-political philosophy, philosophy of religion and early modern philosophy. Salary and benefits competitive. Women and minorities especially encouraged to apply. Please send a letter of application with a CV, at least three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to: Francisco J. Gonzalez, Chair, Department of Philosophy and Religion, Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866-1632. Review of credentials will begin on November 15 with selected interviews scheduled for the Eastern Division APA meetings in December; and campus interviews during Jan/Feb. (168)

33. SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY, New Haven, CT. Assistant Professor, tenure-track position, beginning fall semester 2006. Ph.D. required. 12 load hour credits/4 courses per semester. AOS: Contemporary epistemology/metaphysics/philosophy of science (including social science) and/or philosophy of gender or race. Department has needs in the teaching of philosophy of education and introductory courses. We are a pluralistic department with a strong commitment to the history of philosophy. Salary competitive. Deadline: Dec. 2. Interviews to be conducted at the APA Eastern Division meeting. Send complete dossier, including syllabi and evaluations of introductory and advanced courses, letters of recommendation, and writing sample to: Armen T. Marsoobian, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT 06515. (168)

34. STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, COLLEGE

AT ONEONTA, Oneonta, NY. DEPARTMENT OF AFRICANA & LATINO STUDIES/DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. The Department of Philosophy and the Department of Africana & Latino Studies at the College at Oneonta invite applications for a joint appointment tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of August 2006. This is a continuing position with an initial appointment of two years. The expectation includes instruction, research, student advisement, college service, and continuing professional development. For additional information, see the College’s home page at: http://www.oneonta.edu. Area of Specialization: Applications are encouraged from candidates with a broad range of backgrounds; however, they must have substantial graduate training and pedagogic expertise in both Philosophy and Latino Studies. Candidates must be able to teach both basic and advanced courses in Latino Studies (e.g., Latino cultures) and Philosophy (e.g., social/political philosophy). The ability to develop and teach suitable cross-listed courses is a plus (e.g. Latin American Philosophy). Qualifications Required: Ph.D. prior to appointment. Candidates must provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Review of applications will begin December 20, 2005. Applications received by that date will be given priority. To Apply: Send application letter, CV, copies of graduate transcripts, and have three letters of recommendation sent to: Office of Human Resources, #1063-B, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015. SUNY Oneonta is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (168)

35. STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, COLLEGE AT ONEONTA, Oneonta, NY. DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. The Department of Philosophy at the College at Oneonta invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a start date of August 2006. This is a continuing position with an initial appointment of two years. The expectation includes instruction, research, student advisement, college service, and continuing professional development. Also, some thesis supervision. For additional information, see the College’s home page at http://www.oneonta.edu. Area of Specialization: Humanities. Area of Concentration: Logic, Ethics, Philosophy of Education, and Social/Political Philosophy. Qualifications Required: Ph.D. or DA prior to application. Candidates must provide evidence of teaching effectiveness, strong commitment to undergraduate education, willingness to teach a wide range of philosophy courses, and demonstrated skills in relationship building with faculty in other departments. Review of applications will begin November 25, 2005. Applications received by that date will be given priority. To Apply: Send application letter, CV, copies of graduate transcripts, and have three letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. Douglas Shrader, Chair, Box JP, #1063-A, Department of Philosophy, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015. SUNY Oneonta is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. (168)

*36. SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA. The Philosophy Department at Suffolk invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2006. Ph.D. in Philosophy required, with strong preference for a proven record in undergraduate teaching. AOS: Applied Ethics and/or Professional Ethics. AOC: History of Ethics, and at least one of the following: Social/Political Philosophy; Philosophy of Religion; Philosophy of Education; History of Philosophy. We are seeking a colleague well grounded in the history of ethics, who specializes in applied issues, and who is interested in working in a pluralistic and dynamic department. The ideal candidate will also have some experience in grant-writing and in administration, and be ready to help the college develop its needs in applied and professional ethics, both in the department and across the disciplines. Competitive salary and excellent benefits; usual non-teaching duties. The Philosophy Department offers a major, a minor, an honors program, and courses that fulfill all-college requirements. Suffolk University’s College of Arts and Sciences is a private, liberal-arts institution, located on historic Beacon Hill in Boston. Visit us at www.cas.suffolk.edu. Candidates should submit a letter of application, a CV, a graduate transcript, a writing sample, evidence of teaching excellence, and at least three current letters of recommendation, at least one of which should address teaching qualifications. Send all materials to: Prof. Gregory Fried, Chair of Philosophy Search Committee, Philosophy Department, Suffolk University, 41 Temple Street, Boston, MA 02114. Deadline for applications is December 7. Suffolk University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Position pending final budgetary approval. (168)

37. TUFTS UNIVERSITY, Medford, MA. Tenure-track position at rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning Fall 2006. Four courses/year, beginning undergraduate to graduate level. Usual non-teaching duties. AOS: Ethics or Philosophy of Biology or Philosophy of Economics. AOC: Open. The Department seeks a distinguished scholar and teacher who will contribute to its MA program and the active philosophical life of the Department and who will complement its existing teaching strengths. Ph.D. at time of appointment strongly preferred for junior applicants. Salary commensurate with rank. Tufts is an EO/AAE employer and committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty; candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Applications must include a CV, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, and a phone number at which the candidate may be reached in December. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2005, and continue until the position is filled. Preliminary Interviews will be conducted at the APA Eastern Division meeting. To be assured of full consideration applications must be complete by November 25. Applications should be sent to: Tenure-Track Search, Department of Philosophy, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. (167) (168)

*38. UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY (SUNY), Albany, NY. Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning September, 2006. AOS: Applied Ethics. AOC: Open. Ph.D. in philosophy prior to appointment. UAlbany is strongly committed both to research and to teaching on the graduate and undergraduate level. Dissertation supervision; usual committee work. Competitive salary. Candidates should submit a CV, at least 3 confidential letters of recommendation, a brief sample of written work, a transcript from their graduate institution, and evidence of teaching ability. Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population. Send application to: Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, HU 257, University at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222. Application deadline Nov. 21, 2005. No faxed or electronic applications. Position contingent on final budgetary approval. The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA, and ADA employer. (167) (168)

39. UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (SUNY), Buffalo, NY. Philosophy Department: Assistant professor. Tenure-track. AOS: Social and Political Philosophy with an interest in race and ethnicity. AOC: Open. Duties: two courses per semester; graduate and undergraduate responsibilities; usual committee work. Salary: competitive. Applicants must show evidence of research productivity and teaching skills. Send complete dossier (letter of interest, CV, letters of recommendation, writing sample of no more than 25 pages) to: Professor Jorge Gracia, Search Committee Chair, Philosophy Department, 135 Park Hall, University at Buffalo (SUNY), Buffalo, New York, 14260. Address questions to gracia@buffalo.edu. Deadline: December 1, 2005, or until position is filled. For more information, see www.philosophy.buffalo.edu. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. UB is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. (167) (168)

40. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, Orono, ME. Tenure-track, Asst. Professor. Starting September 1, 2006. AOS: 19th and 20th Century Continental Philosophy; AOC: Aesthetics, Existentialism. Additional Departmental interests in Philosophy of Literature, Film, Technology, or Social Sciences. Ph.D. in Philosophy by September 2006. 3/3 course load. Usual non-teaching duties. Send CV, references, transcript, evidence of teaching excellence, sample syllabi, and writing sample to: Roger King, Chair, Philosophy Department, The Maples, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5776. Review of applications begins November 1 and continues until position is filled. The University of Maine encourages women and minority candidates to apply. (167) (168)

41. UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH, N. Dartmouth, MA. Philosophy Department, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, tenure-track position beginning September 2006. AOS: Modern Philosophy. AOC: Philosophy of Science, Logic, Epistemology. The department also has strong interests in Philosophy of Mathematics and 19th century Philosophy. Teaching responsibilities are three courses per semester (generally two preparations maximal per semester). Demonstrable record of excellence in teaching; scholarly publications/active research agenda; experience in the development and expansion of a Philosophy major; Ph.D. by 09/01/06. Send letter of application, CV, names of three references, and short writing sample (less than 20 pages) to: Philosophy Search, c/o Lew Kamm, CAS Dean’s Office, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth, MA 02747. Deadline for applications 12/12/05. Preliminary interviews may be held at the APA Eastern Division meeting in New York, Dec. 27-30. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is an AA/EEO employer. (168)

42. WHEATON COLLEGE, Norton, MA. Asst. Prof., tenure-track, beginning fall semester, 2006. 5 courses/year, undergraduate, semester system. AOS: Ethical Theory and Applied Ethics (e.g., environmental, medical). AOC: Open, but department has teaching needs in Epistemology, Non-Western Philosophy, Philosophy of Science. Teaching also includes First Year Seminar and Senior Seminar on a rotating basis. Usual non-teaching and advising duties. Ph.D. strongly preferred at time of appointment. Located between Providence and Boston, Wheaton College is a selective, residential college enrolling 1600 undergraduate students in an innovative, nationally recognized liberal arts curriculum. Send complete dossier including evidence of teaching excellence to: Ms. Fran Weldon, Philosophy Department Search Committee, Wheaton College, Norton, MA. 02766. Deadline for applications: November 30, 2005. Wheaton College seeks educational excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and men from minority groups. (167) (168)