Cornell University, Philosophy Department
** filled (posted 2024/08/02, listed until 2024/11/01)*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The Sage School of Philosophy at Cornell University invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, to begin July 1, 2025. AOS: Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, or Asian Philosophy. AOC: open. The teaching load is two courses per semester, with advising and service work. The position comes with research funds and full benefits. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Philosophy or related area by the date of appointment or shortly thereafter, and must demonstrate potential for excellence in research and teaching. [Pay Range: $107,400 - $239,000] Actual salary offers in the College of Arts and Sciences will be based on education, experience, discipline, and relevant skills. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted to AcademicJobsOnline.org (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27977) by November 1, 2024. Applicants must submit a cover letter, cv, writing sample, dissertation summary or research statement, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Untenured applicants must submit at least three letters of recommendation. Tenured applicants must provide the name and contact information of *at least* three references. We ask applicants for all faculty positions to share their experiences and/or approaches (past, current, or future) to fostering learning, research, service, and/or outreach in a diverse community. Applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials. Founded in 1865, Cornell University now has 14 colleges and schools, and is the land-grant university for the state of New York. The Sage School of Philosophy is part of the privately-endowed College of Arts and Sciences. Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.For specific questions about the position or application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or for general questions email mycareer@cornell.edu.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Writing Sample
- Publications (optional)
- Course evaluations (optional)
- Sample syllabus (optional)
- Proposed course descriptions (optional)
- Stand alone diversity statements (optional)
- Three reference letters (required only for some applicants )
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