Faculty, Tenure Track, Epistemology - Philosophy
- Employer
- Utah Valley University
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Oct 20, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, Philosophy
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Faculty, Tenure Track, Epistemology - Philosophy
Position Category: Faculty - Tenure Track (FT)
Summary:
Utah Valley University located in Orem, Utah seeks an Assistant Professor - Philosophy. AOS: Epistemology; we especially encourage applicants who focus on social, political, or feminist epistemology. AOC: Open. Duties include: Teach 4 courses per semester (8 per year) in the undergraduate philosophy program at the upper and lower division, including, but not limited to upper division courses in Epistemology, Feminist Epistemology, and Gender Studies, as well as Ethics and Values and Introduction to Philosophy. Candidates must be committed to inclusion and openness to diverse perspectives. The successful candidate will teach Epistemology from a diversity of cultural and theoretical perspectives. Instruction can include internet and evening courses. Candidate must have experience teaching in a college/university setting. Candidate must demonstrate scholarly research consistent with disciplinary specialization. Candidate will engage in department and university service, including curriculum development. The successful candidate joins a vibrant and collegial department. Salary and benefits competitive.
UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. required in a related field to the coursework being taught. ABD with strong evidence of imminent completion will be considered. Knowledge and skill in current instructional theories, strategies, techniques, and discipline content.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of current instruction theory, methods, strategies, and techniques.
- Knowledge of student management, motivation, evaluation techniques.
- Skills in teaching, mentoring, research productivity, and commitment to professional development.
- Skills in effective instructional strategies and techniques.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary collegiate team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements typical of teaching: extended use of keyboard for computer; extended time sitting, standing, and walking.
Benefits Summary:
UVU offers an excellent benefits package which includes a generous leave policy, 12 paid holidays, affordable medical and dental insurance options, life and AD&D insurance, tuition waiver (undergraduate resident) for employee and dependents and substantial employer contribution to a retirement plan.
FLSA: Exempt
Pay Range: DOQ
Advertisement Number: FAC13320
Open Date: 10/19/2020
Review Start Date: 12/01/2020
Close Date: 12/15/2020
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicant: Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who apply on or before the “Review Start Date." This job advertisement may close at any time after the review date.
Please list a minimum of three references. References may be contacted at some point during the screening and selection process for a letter of recommendation.
Please attach a teaching dossier under “Other Document #1.”
To apply, visit: https://www.uvu.jobs/postings/20380
Employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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