Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

The Department of Philosophy at Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure-system, academic year appointment at the rank of assistant professor, beginning August 16, 2016.  AOS: Philosophy of Science.  AOC:  Open.  PhD in Philosophy or closely allied field (e.g., History and Philosophy of Science) prior to appointment.  Four courses per year at undergraduate and graduate level, thesis supervision, usual non-teaching duties. The successful candidate will have a robust research program showing potential to secure external funding.  We are particularly interested in candidates committed to teaching a diverse student body.  A full description of this position appears on the Department’s website.

The Department, a dynamic inclusive community, encourages intellectual and cultural diversity, prepares students for a range of careers that require global cultural knowledge, and is an integral part of the College of Arts & Letters and Michigan State University's international engagement. 

MSU is a research university, a member of the Association of American Universities, and affiliated with the Committee on Institutional Cooperation consortium.  MSU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.  The university actively encourages applications or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.  Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.