Contract Faculty Position - Philosophy, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies invites applications for a one-year, non-renewable contract faculty position available August 17, 2012. 4-4 teaching load, usually two preparations per semester. AOS or AOC: Ethics.

Responsibilities: teaching Ethics and possibly Introduction to Philosophy and additional upper level courses; providing service to the department as needed.

Minimum qualifications: ABD in Philosophy; ability to teach well Introduction to Ethics.

Preferred qualifications: earned doctorate in Philosophy prior to start date; competency in one or more of the following: aesthetics, American philosophy, African American philosophy, critical race theory, queer theory, indigenous philosophy, women and gender studies, animal ethics, or other area of study concerning underrepresented populations; experience in mentoring non-majority students, inclusive pedagogy, and diversity policy issues. The department highly values scholarly teachers, so candidates should be prepared to demonstrate a passion for, and innovation in, the classroom.

Send curriculum vitae, graduate school transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and a brief statement of research interests to:

AnnMarie Adams, Dept. Administrator
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306, or via email to: philrelst@bsu.edu
Electronic submission is strongly preferred.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  www.bsu.edu/philosophy

Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.

 
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