| The Philosophy Department at Colgate University invites applications for two one-year visiting assistant
professor positions, both beginning fall semester 2023. Position #1: AOS: Open. AOC: Environmental
Ethics. Position #2: AOS: Open. AOC: Open, but the department has teaching needs in philosophy of
race, non-Western philosophy, and Kant and 19th Century Philosophy. All applications received will be
considered for both positions. Teaching load for each position is five courses per year. Completion of the
Ph.D. in philosophy is required prior to or shortly after the date of hire.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching
effectiveness (which may include a teaching statement, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations if
available), research statement, and a writing sample. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of
diverse perspectives and identities (see our Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion https://www.colgate.edu/about/third-century-plan/plan-diversity-equity-and-inclusion). In their application
materials, candidates must describe their ability to work effectively with students across a wide range of
identities and backgrounds. All application materials must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24385. Complete applications received by March 20, 2023 will
receive full consideration.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews by video conferencing by early April. Finalists will be
invited for on-campus interviews in April 2023.
Colgate is a selective liberal arts university of 3200 students situated in central New York State. Colgate
faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship. Further information about the
Philosophy Department can be found at https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-philosophy.
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate
and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at https://upstate-ny.hercjobs.org/jobs/.
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital
status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, status
as a victim of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other category covered by law. Colgate
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented
groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. |
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