Jobs for Philosophers

The Catholic University of America is located in the MidAtlantic Region, and should have appeared as such in the JFP 173 print issue. It was erroneously placed in the Southeast region.
25. CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, Washington, DC. Associate Professor, tenure-track, beginning fall 2007. 5 courses/year (3-2/semester), undergraduate and graduate. Dissertation and thesis supervision. Usual committee work. AOS: general ethics or bioethics with competence in the natural law tradition. The School seeks a Roman Catholic priest for this position. Ph.D. in area of specialization prior to appointment. Experience and publication record appropriate to rank. Competence in appropriate ancient and modern languages. CUA was founded in the name of the Catholic Church as a national university and center of research and scholarship. Regardless of their religious affiliation, all faculty are expected to respect and support the University’s mission. AAE/EO. Salary competitive. Direct inquiries to: Kurt Pritzl, O.P., Dean, School of Philosophy, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. (173)

26. DAVIDSON COLLEGE, Davidson, NC. Visiting Asst. Prof. of Philosophy. Full time position for the 2007-08 academic year only. AOS and AOC: Open, but the department anticipates teaching needs in one or more of the following areas: Formal Logic, Ancient Philosophy, Metaphysics. Two-semester calendar. Five undergraduate courses/year. No committee work or summer teaching. Someundergraduate thesis supervision is possible. Ph.D. by the time of appointment is strongly preferred. Applicants should submit on-line a cover letter, CV, and brief writing sample via this link: https://jobs.davidson.edu. In addition, please have three letters of recommendation sent to: David Robb, Chair, Department of Philosophy, Davidson College, Box 7020, Davidson, NC 28035-7020. Application materials should be received by February 28, 2007, in order to be assured full consideration. Davidson especially welcomes the candidacies of women and minorities for this position. (172W) (173)

27. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Miami, FL. Instructor or Lecturer, beginning Fall 2007. Ph.D. or ABD. Salary competitive. AOS/AOC: Open, but must be able to teach Introduction to Ethics. Teaching load: six introductory and two advanced courses distributed over a two semester year. FIU is a public research university. Dossiers should include: a letter of application, a CV, at least three letters of recommendation, transcripts (unofficial copies will suffice for the application process), and evidence of teaching excellence. Deadline April 2, 2007, and applications must be made through the following secured url: https://www.fiujobs.org/. Look for Philosophy: Instructor Position. If possible, complete dossiers (except letters of recommendation) should also be posted to the secured url. Letters of recommendation should be sent to: Chair, Instructor Search and Screen Committee, Department of Philosophy, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199. FIU is an EO/AA employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. (173)

28. FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, TALLAHASSEE, FL. Visiting Assistant Professor (one-year appointment); beginning Fall 2007. Ph.D. required. This is a teaching position with a load of three courses per semester (six for the year). The successful applicant will teach a selection of upper and lower level undergraduate courses from the standard curriculum. Salary competitive. Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to diversity in hiring, and a Public Records Agency. Applicants should send, by March 16, 2007, a complete dossier to: Prof. P. Rawling, Chair, Department of Philosophy, Florida State University, Tallahassee FL 32306-1500. Fax 850-644-3832. Inquiries to 850-644-1483 or prawling@mailer.fsu.edu. (172) (173)

29. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA, Florence, AL. Assistant Professor of Philosophy, tenure-track. Ph.D. in philosophy prior to appointment. AOS, AOC: Open, but candidates with a strong background in religious studies are preferred. Applicants are expected to demonstrate astrong commitment to teaching, research, and community service. Responsibilities include teaching introductory courses in philosophy, including honors sections, and undergraduate courses in the history of philosophy, logic, ethics, and philosophy of religion. Four courses per semester on a two-semester system. Salary dependent on rank and experience. Submit letter of application, CV, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to: Director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action, UNA Box 5043, University of North Alabama, Florence, AL 35632-0001. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until position is filled. Additional information on UNA is at www2.una.edu. UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, may be affirmed. (173)

30. VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, Nashville, TN. Lecturer in Philosophy and Writing. The Writing Studio and the Department of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University invite applications for the position of Lecturer in Philosophy and Writing. The primary responsibility of this position is to the Writing Studio. The Lecturer in Philosophy and Writing will work under the leadership of the Director of the Writing Studio, and in consultation with the Chair of the Philosophy Department, to develop and coordinate Writing Studio programs and to train and support undergraduate and graduate student staff at the Studio. Lecturers will also teach writing-intensive courses in Philosophy. Contracts are for a one-year, renewable term and will be determined by the agreement of the Philosophy Department and the Writing Studio. Ph.D. required at time of appointment. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in writing-intensive course instruction and in the tutoring of writing. Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, letters of recommendation, a sample course syllabus, teaching evaluations, if available, and a writing sample (not to exceed 20 pages) to Writing Studio, 117 Alumni Hall, 2201 West End Ave., Nashville, TN 37240. Screening begins January 12, 2007, and will continue until position is filled. Vanderbilt University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. (172W) (173)