Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Tenure-track faculty position available August 16, 2013.

Major responsibility: teaching Introduction to Philosophy and upper level courses in area of specialization.

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in philosophy, specializing in Metaphysics broadly construed; evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Preferred qualifications: competency in one or more of the following—African American philosophy, critical race theory, queer theory, philosophy of indigenous people, women and gender studies, animal ethics, or other area of study concerning underrepresented populations; experience in mentoring non-majority students, inclusive pedagogy, and diversity issues; passion for and innovation regarding teaching and learning.

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

Ann Marie Adams, Department Administrator
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
philrelst@bsu.edu

Electronic submission is strong preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. www.bsu.edu/philosophy)

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. 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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