Assistant Professor of Philosophy (Kant&19th Century or Medieval) (EXPIRED)

The philosophy department at Colgate University invites applications for a tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning fall semester 2016. AOS: Open. AOC: Either Kant and the Nineteenth Century or Medieval Philosophy. Completion of Ph.D. is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. In addition to teaching courses in philosophy, the successful candidate will be expected to teach in Colgate’s Liberal Arts Core Curriculum. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a writing sample. All application materials must be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6223.

Review of applications will begin on November 9, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. The department expects to interview selected candidates via Skype by mid-December. 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 www.upstatenyherc.org. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter or other statement their approach to teaching and/or scholarship in a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Colgate University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; women and candidates from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Colgate is a highly selective liberal arts university of 2900 students situated in central New York. Colgate faculty are committed to excellence in both teaching and research. Further information about the philosophy department can be found at http://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments/philosophy.