Jobs for Philosophers

173. AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, Austin, TX. Austin Community College District located in Austin, Texas is seeking a full-time Philosophy Instructor (job #090618) beginning fall semester 2007. Responsible for teaching a variety of Philosophy courses. Non-teaching duties: curriculum development, maintaining office hours, professional development participation. Requires a Masters degree in Philosophy or a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Philosophy. Must demonstrate creativity and innovation in the field, service or in the profession and/or community. ACC offers competitive salaries and benefits! Official transcripts mailed directly from educational institutions are required for employment consideration. Mail transcripts to the Highland Business Center, Attn. E.M. Breedlove, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752. Apply online by December 15, 2006, at www.austincc.edu/hr/apply. EO/AAE. (172)

174. OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Stillwater, OK. Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning fall semester, 2007. Initial appointment for four years. Two-Three classes/semester. Some committee work. Salary competitive. AOS: Ancient Philosophy AOC: Open. The department has teaching needs in Aesthetics, American Philosophy, Ethics, Feminist Philosophy and Continental Philosophy. Ph.D. and some teaching experience required. Application deadline is December 1, 2006. Initial interviews at the APA Eastern Division meeting. Search will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, CV, at least three letters of recommendation, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, writing sample and evidence of teaching ability to Dr. Doren Recker, Head; Department of Philosophy; 308 Hanner Hall; Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, OK 74078-5064. The OSU Philosophy Department homepage can be accessed at http://philosophy.okstate.edu Oklahoma State is an AA/EO employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (171W) (172)

175. OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Stillwater, OK. Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning fall semester, 2007. Initial appointment for four years. Two-Three classes/semester. Some committee work. Salary competitive. AOS: At least one of Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology and Metaphysics. AOC: At least three of Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Science, Logic. We are looking for a philosopher trained in the analytic tradition who is able to teach philosophy of mind and epistemology. Ph.D. and some teaching experience required. Application deadline is December 1, 2006. Initial interviews at APA Eastern Division meeting. Search will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, CV, at least three letters of recommendation, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, writing sample and evidence of teaching ability to Dr. Doren Recker, Head; Department of Philosophy; 308 Hanner Hall; Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, OK 74078-5064. The OSU Philosophy Department homepage can be accessed at http://philosophy.okstate.edu Oklahoma State is an AA/EO employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (171W) (172)

176. OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Stillwater, OK. Tenured full professor, beginning fall semester, 2007. Salary competitive. AOS: Professional and Applied Ethics (Environmental Ethics, Bioethics, Business Ethics, etc.). AOC: Open. We seek an outstanding faculty member with demonstrated distinction in research, teaching, and ability to work effectively with his or her colleagues. Initial review of applications will begin December 9, 2006. Search will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, CV, and a list of the names, addresses (mail & email) and telephone numbers of three references from whom letters of reference can be requested (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission) to: Dr. Doren Recker, Head; Department of Philosophy; 308 Hanner Hall; Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, OK 74078-5064. (doren.recker@okstate.edu). The OSU Philosophy Department homepage can be accessed at http://philosophy.okstate.edu. Informal inquiries are welcome to the Department Head. Oklahoma State is an AA/EO employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. (171W) (172)

177., 178., 179., 180. RICE UNIVERSITY, Houston, TX. Rice Humanities Research Center External Faculty Fellowships. Application Deadline: December 18, 2006. Rice University’s Humanities Research Center will award up to four external faculty fellowships during the academic year 2007-2008. Fellows will be in residence at the Center for one semester, give a series of three lectures or teach one course, and participate in the Center’s intellectual life. Both junior and senior faculty with appointments at universities other than Rice are eligible but must be at least three years beyond receipt of the Ph.D. by the beginning of their fellowship term. Fellows are awarded a stipend ranging from 40K to 75K, depending on rank and a moving allowance. Application information is available at http://hrc.rice.edu. These fellowships are generously funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Lynette S. Autrey Endowment. (172)

*181. SAINT EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY, Austin, TX. Pending approval of funding, Asst. Prof., tenure-track, beginning fall semester, 2007, 4 courses (3 preps) per semester, undergraduate. Usual non-teaching duties. AOS: Phil of Science or Medieval; AOC: Applied Ethics required and Logic preferred. Ph.D. prior to appointment and teaching experience required. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Summer classes available. EO/AAE. Send complete dossier (including teaching evaluations) to: Philosophy Professor Search Committee, School of Humanities, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress, Austin, TX 78704. Deadline for applications: December 1, 2006. (171) (172)

182. TULANE UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, LA. Tulane University invites applications for the Celia Scott Weatherhead Distinguished Chair in Philosophy. This endowed chair is for a distinguished scholar at the senior level, area of specialization and competence open. The appointee will be expected to teach on the graduate and undergraduate level (teaching load: two courses a semester) and supervise graduate student research. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Letter of interest and CV should be sent to: Endowed Chair Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Newcomb 105, Tulane University 1220 Broadway, New Orleans, LA 70118. Please send a copy of your letter of interest by e-mail as well to: bbrower@tulane.edu or rburger@tulane.edu.Tulane is an AA/EEO employer. Our website can be found at: www.tulane.edu/~PHIL/ (172)

183., 184., 185., 186. TULANE UNIVERSITY, New Orleans, LA. Faculty Fellowships 07-08 The Center for Ethics and Public Affairs at the Murphy Institute at Tulane University announces residential Faculty Fellowships for the 2007-2008 academic year. These fellowships, made possible by 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 from the Center for Ethics and Public Affairs web site at http://murphy.tulane.edu/center/ or requested by contacting: The Center for Ethics and Public Affairs , Murphy Institute, 108 Tilton Hall, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118. tel: 504. 862-3236. fax: 504. 862.8360. cepa@tulane.edu Applications must be received by December 1, 2006. (SW06) (172)

187. UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, Boulder, CO. The Environmental Studies Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder announces that it is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Environmental Ethics. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong interdisciplinary interests and the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in environmental ethics and the role of values in environmental policy-making. Candidates specializing in any area of research and disciplinary background are welcome to apply. An earned terminal degree in the field of research specialization is required. The ability to interact with other departments is desirable. The Program is described at http://www.colorado.edu/envirostudies/. Applicants should send a CV and a statement of research and teaching interests to Environmental Ethics Search Chair, Environmental Studies Program, University of Colorado, 397 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0397. Review of completed applications will begin December 1, 2006, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. (172)

188. UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Houston, TX. Rank: Assistant Professor. AOS: Core analytic (excluding ethics and political philosophy). Applicants with an interest in philosophy of science are encouraged to apply. The department seeks to appoint a promising scholar/teacher to join an active department with a strong MA program. Salary competitive. For more information on the department, see www.uh.edu/phil. Candidates should submit letter of application, CV, letters of recommendation, writing sample, and evidence of teaching ability to Professor Cynthia Freeland, Chair, Philosophy Department, 513 Agnes Arnold Hall, University of Houston, Houston, TX, 77204-3004. The University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose materials are received by December 1, 2006, will be given primary consideration. (172)

189. UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, Lawrence, KS. Tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Philosophy beginning August 18, 2007. Ph.D. in philosophy (or equivalent) required prior to starting date (certified completion of all doctoral requirements is sufficient). AOS: 19th- and 20th-century Continental Philosophy. AOC: Open. Strong potential for research and publication required. Knowledge of the appropriate original languages required. Candidates must be willing and able to engage philosophically with philosophers trained in the analytic tradition. Teaching obligations are two courses each semester. In addition to undergraduate and graduate courses in both 19th and 20th century continental philosophy, 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/or summer 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, 3 letters of recommendation, academic transcripts (or a list of graduate coursework), a sample of philosophical writing, and teaching evaluations (or, if not available, teaching statement). Send materials to: Search Committee, 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 ASearch Committee@ in the subject line). Candidates whose complete applications are received by November 20, 2006, will be eligible for possible interview at the APA Eastern Division meeting. EO/AA Employer. (171) (172)

*190. UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE, Lafayette, LA. Assistant Professor, tenure-track, beginning fall 2007 semester. AOS: Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Cognitive Science or Philosophy of Science with research interest relevant to cognitive science. AOC: Open, but should complement departmental strengths. 6 courses/year (3/semester). Possibility of affiliation with UL Lafayette’s Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS) doctoral program. Teaching at all levels undergraduate philosophy and possibly Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science and/or other graduate courses, depending on specialization, in ICS. Empirical experience in a cognitive science related discipline a plus. Usual non-teaching duties. Ph.D. required at time of hire and teaching experience preferred. The candidate should exhibit research promise and proven excellence in teaching. We plan to interview at Eastern Division Meeting. Send cover letter, CV, at least 3 confidential letters of reference, recent teaching evaluations and writing sample to: Dr. Keith Allen Korcz, Program Coordinator, Philosophy Program, P.O. Box 43770, The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA 70504, USA. Deadline for applications: November 24, 2006. 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. (171) (172)

*191. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, Austin, TX. (Pending budgetary approval) The University of Texas at Austin seeks to make a tenured appointment (full or associate professor level) of a scholar of outstanding achievement in the areas of political, legal, or moral philosophy who can contribute to the University’s interdisciplinary Program in Law & Philosophy. (More information on that program is here: http://www.utexas.edu/law/academics/curriculum/philosophy/). Ph.D. required. Appointment to begin September 1, 2007. We have particular needs right now in political philosophy, though welcome applications from excellent candidates in any of the fields noted. Undergraduate and graduate teaching, typically two courses/semester, thesis supervision, usual advising and administrative responsibilities. Limited summer teaching available. EO/AAE. Appointment would be in the Department of Philosophy and possibly also the School of Law, depending on qualifications. Salary highly competitive. Candidates should send a CV and the names of three referees to: Professor Brian Leiter, Director of the Law & Philosophy Program, University of Texas, 727 East Dean Keeton Street, Austin, TX 78705. Applications must be postmarked by December 15, 2006. Candidates invited to campus for interviews will be contacted directly not later than January 26, 2007. (172)

*192.,*193. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, Austin, TX. Two positions, subject to budgetary approval. Effective September 1, 2007. Rank: Assistant Professor. AOS: Open. Duties include research, undergraduate and graduate teaching (typically, two courses/semester), thesis supervision, and service to the Department, College, and the University of Texas at Austin. Outstanding research potential and teaching excellence required. Limited summer teaching available. Ph.D. or satisfactory progress toward completion of requirements for doctoral degree. A successful candidate who has not completed all requirements for the Ph.D. will be appointed at the rank of Instructor. Applicants should submit a CV, at least three confidential letters of recommendation, a sample of written work, and teaching materials. Review of materials will begin November 10, 2006, and continue until position is filled. Please send applications to the Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, 1 University Station (C3500), University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712. (171) (172)

*194. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO, San Antonio, TX. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, CLASSICS, & PHILOSOPHY. One full-time tenure-track position in Philosophy at the assistant professor rank beginning August 2007. Required qualifications: Ph.D. by August 2007. AOS: Open. AOC: Continental and Asian philosophy. Preferred Qualifications: Additional competency in applied ethics, including medical ethics. Responsibilities: The course load for the first year is 2/2, but the appointee will be expected to teach up to 3/3 in the following years. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is pending budgetary approval. Applications must include a cover letter and a CV listing 3 references. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. The application review process begins on December 10, 2006, and will continue until position is filled. Send materials to: Philosophy Search Committee, Department of English, Classics, & Philosophy, University of Texas at San Antonio, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249-1644. Electronic applications not accepted. (172)

*195.,*196.,*197. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO, San antonio, TX. One full-time tenure-track position in Philosophy beginning August 2007, Rank: Open. Required qualifications for junior rank: Ph.D. in Philosophy by August 2007. AOS: Open. AOC: Modern philosophy and/or ancient philosophy. Preferred qualifications: Additional competency in applied ethics, including medical ethics. Required qualifications for senior rank: Ph.D. in Philosophy. Strong teaching and publication record. AOS: Open. AOC: Modern philosophy and/or ancient philosophy. Preferred qualification: Leadership experience. Additional competency in applied ethics, including medical ethics. Responsibilities: The course load for the first year is 2/2, but the appointee will be expected to teach up to 3/3 in the following years. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is pending budgetary approval. Applications must include a cover letter and a CV listing 3 references. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residence status. The application review process begins on December 10, 2006, and will continue until the position is filled. Send materials to: Philosophy Search Committee, Department of English, Classics, & Philosophy, One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249. Electronic applications will not be accepted. (172)