Assistant Profressor of Philosophy (EXPIRED)

Indiana State University invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Philosophy, beginning fall 2015. AOS: Bioethics. AOC: Ancient Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion. Candidates must have Ph. D. in hand at the time of appointment. The philosopher will be expected to teach courses in Bioethics of Genomic Science, Ancient Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, and Introduction to Logic. The philosopher will have ability to participate in teaching and research in interdisciplinary Graduate programs. The official teaching load for tenured- and tenure-track faculty is 4:4 (12 hours per semester).  However, a one-course reassignment per semester for scholarship is typical. Opportunities exist to work with ISU’s many institutes and programs such as the Center for Genomic Advocacy, the Institute for Community Sustainability, and the Center for Global Engagement. Please submit an online application at https://jobs.indstate.edu including a letter of application describing your teaching and research interests, CV, graduate transcripts and evidence of teaching excellence. Please have 3 letters of recommendation sent directly to Department of Philosophy, Attn: Search Committee Chair, Holmstedt Hall 291, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2015, and will continue until position is filled. Please direct all questions to Dr. Namita Goswami ([email protected]). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Indiana State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts its recruitment and hiring based solely upon job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or citizenship status. The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes all faculty, staff, and students, regardless of identity or affiliation. The College values the contribution of all individuals in the execution of its primary mission, which is to educate undergraduate and graduate students. To that end, we will strive to attract representative staff and faculty. The College will actively support endeavors that embrace and explore human differences and global awareness. The College's Diversity Plan is accessible from the College's website: http://www.indstate.edu/cas/diversityplan.htm