Assistant Professor (EXPIRED)

Assistant Professor, Philosophy Department, Missouri State University

AOS: Applied Ethics (esp. Global Ethics)

AOC: Open, but should complement the teaching needs of the department

Job Description:

The Philosophy Department at Missouri State University is accepting applications for the position of a full-time, tenure track, Assistant Professor of Philosophy.

The new hire will teach an upper division undergraduate course in Global Ethics, as well as other Applied Ethics courses, as a part of his or her regular rotation, in addition to introductory level courses.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching - and especially, teaching introductory level students - and once hired, the new faculty member will be required to maintain an active research program. They also should be able to demonstrate experience working in a diverse environment and/or with students from diverse backgrounds.

Eligible candidates will either have a Ph.D. in philosophy or be ABD in a philosophy graduate program. The dissertation must be successfully defended and the degree granted, before the beginning of the Fall Semester, 2019.

The standard course load at Missouri State is 4/4, but is reduced to 3/3, with regular publication in peer-reviewed, professional journals. The new hire will also be expected to engage in the usual administrative and committee work, at the departmental, college, and university levels.

Applicants should submit the following through MSU’s online portal (https://jobs.missouristate.edu):

(1) Cover letter

(2) CV

(3) Graduate transcript (copy is sufficient)

(4) Student evaluations and other evidence of teaching effectiveness

(5) Names and contact information for three references

(6) Writing sample

First date of consideration will be November 2, 2018.

Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/minority/female/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity employer and institution. We encourage applications from all interested minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and sexual orientation/gender identity.

Employment will require a criminal background check, done at the University’s expense.