Brandeis University, Philosophy Department
Position ID:
Brandeis-PHIL-PHILASST [#26014]
Position Title:
Assistant Professor in Philosophy
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Waltham, Massachusetts 02453, United States of America
Subject Area:
Starting Date:
2024/07/01
Appl Deadline:
2023/11/01 23:59:59 finished (2023/10/02, finished 2024/05/04, listed until 2024/04/02)
Position Description:
*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Department of Philosophy at Brandeis University invites applications for a tenure-track, position at the rank of assistant professor beginning Fall 2024. The area of specialization is value theory. Duties include the teaching of graduate (MA) and undergraduate courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization and competence, as well as advising of MA and undergraduate students, and service to the department and university. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in philosophy by the date of appointment and must demonstrate potential for excellence in research and teaching. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation through AcademicJobsOnline. Brandeis University is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and service. Applicants should address at least one of these areas of faculty effort in their cover letter or in a separate statement (up to two pages), indicating how their experiences, interests, commitments, or future goals could promote and build departmental and institutional pluralism, justice, or unity. Only online applications will be accepted. Please upload all materials here: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26014. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 1, 2023. Questions about the position can be directed to: Kate Moran (kmoran@brandeis.edu). At Brandeis, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of academic excellence. Brandeis University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating equitable access and opportunities for applicants to all employment positions. Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Brandeis’ history and mission, we value and are seeking candidates with a variety of social identities, including those that have been underrepresented in higher education, who possess skills that spark innovation, and who, through their scholarly pursuits, teaching, and/or service experiences, bring expertise in building, engaging and sustaining a pluralistic, unified, and just campus community.The university’s pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class"). It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Writing sample
- Diversity, equity and inclusion statement (if separate from cover letter)
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Search Committee Chair
Philosophy - MS 055
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Philosophy - MS 055
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453