Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Job No: 497185
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Philosophy

The Philosophy Department at Bucknell University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin August 2023. Area of Specialization (AOS): history of modern philosophy; we are particularly interested in candidates invested in broadening and diversifying the traditional “canon” of modern philosophy. Area of teaching Competence (AOC): open. We seek a teacher-scholar with broad philosophical interests and an understanding of the task of teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts curriculum. Ph.D. in Philosophy required by the start of the appointment.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a statement concerning their approach to teaching that addresses their training in or experience with inclusive pedagogy, a research statement, and a writing sample. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted separately. Candidates from groups underrepresented among faculty in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply. The Philosophy Department at Bucknell is a pluralistic department committed to the idea that philosophy is an open-ended and evolving activity that can take on various self-conceptions, aims, and methodologies in different cultural and historical contexts.

For additional information and to apply, please go to Bucknell's career site: careers.bucknell.edu. To ensure full consideration, candidates should submit their files by October 28, 2022. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee: Matthew Slater, Department of Philosophy, Bucknell University, Lewisburg PA 17837; matthew.slater@bucknell.edu.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to) -

- flexible scheduling options determined by role;

- medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options

- an outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)

- generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)

- tuition remission, exchange and grants for the employee, spouse/spousal equivalent, and children (with credit for full-time, benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education)

- a comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives

- a myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.



To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/497185/tenuretrack-assistant-professor-of-philosophy







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