Native Philosophers Sought



Department of Philosophy
Assistant Professor: Social and Political Philosophy
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AY 2008-2009


The Department of Philosophy Portland State University, Portland, OR,
invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of
Assistant Professor to begin September 16, 2009. AOS: social and
political philosophy; AOC: philosophy of education. Ph.D. required by
the date of appointment, September 16, 2009. This will be a shared
position between the Philosophy Department and Portland State
University’s award winning general education program, University
Studies, with Philosophy as the home department. In addition to strong
research interest in the fields of AOS and/or AOC, the successful
candidate will possess a commitment to general education and
integrating philosophical inquiry into the general education
curriculum, an interest in interdisciplinary work and faculty
collaboration, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The annual
teaching responsibilities consist of six courses over three-quarters
that include a year-long interdisciplinary Freshman Inquiry class in
addition to upper division courses in the above areas of
specialization and competence for the philosophy majors’ curriculum.
Other responsibilities include publication of scholarly research,
administrative duties, and engaging in institutional and professional
service. To apply, send letter of application, CV, at least three
letters of recommendation, record of teaching effectiveness including,
if applicable, evidence from interdisciplinary settings, and a writing
sample to: Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Portland State
University, P.O. Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97201-0751. Search closes
on December 12, 2008 and no applications will be reviewed after that
date.
Posting at http://www.hrc.pdx.edu/openings/unclassified/index.htm
Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and
candidates who support diversity.
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