Scripps College, Claremont, CA is seeking an Assistant Professor in Gender and Women’s Studies for Fall 2009. Scripps College, a women’s liberal arts college with a strong interdisciplinary tradition, invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor of Gender and Women's Studies. Successful candidates should be prepared to teach a range of lower and upper division courses, including Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies, Introduction to Queer Studies, Feminist Theory, upper and lower division courses in area of specialization, and to participate in the Interdisciplinary Humanities Core Curriculum. We seek candidates with strong theoretical grounding in feminist theory and evidence of transnational interests. Ph. D. and teaching experience required. Application deadline: November 1, 2008.
 
Please submit letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, writing sample (no more than 20 pp), and sample syllabi for any classes listed above to: gwsposition@scrippscollege.edu.  (Electronic submissions preferred.) 
Send hard copies to:
Nancy Macko, GWS Search Committee Chair,
Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711.
Inquiries to: nmacko@scrippscollege.edu
 
Scripps College is one of seven members of The Claremont Colleges cluster located 35 miles east of Los Angeles. Scripps College actively encourages applications from women and members of historically underrepresented groups.

The University of Alberta, Canada is seeking one Associate Professor in Philosophy and one Assistant Professor in Philosophy. One of the two positions is AOS: Ethics while the other is AOS: Open. Full details will be listed in Jobs for Philosophers. This is an amazing opportunity to join a fast-growing department and a large medical-doctoral research university situated in a very livable Canadian city. More information about the department at: http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/philosophy. More information about the job and how to apply at: http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Academic/CompetitionDetails.aspx?key=3522

To supplement the official line: Non-Canadians should not be put off from applying by the immigration rubric in the ad; the department recognizes the possibility of recruiting an academic couple into the two jobs. Feminist candidates with informal queries should feel free to contact Cressida Heyes at cressida.heyes@ualberta.ca.

American University, Washington, D.C. is seeking two Assistant or Associate Professors. The Department of Philosophy and Religion will be advertising two positions in ethics this fall.   One will be in applied ethics.  We have been authorized to advertise at the Assistant or (untenured) Associate level.   I can say that the department is not particularly disposed either way, but certainly welcomes applications from more senior candidates.  Of particular note is our interest in receiving early applications, as we will likely begin interviews for the global ethics position at the AAR meetings in Chicago in early November.  Our department is a particularly woman-friendly place, and we are one of the very few departments with more women then men on the faculty.  

First position available:
The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 2009. Area of specialization: applied ethics (especially bioethics, environmental, business, technology). Areas of competence: open.  The department particularly welcomes candidates with a pluralistic training in philosophy and a broad interest in the history of philosophy. Applications should be received November 10 for Eastern APA interview consideration. Early applications are encouraged. American University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  American University is seeking highly dedicated teachers and scholars who are deeply committed to interdisciplinary learning, the application of new technologies in teaching and scholarship, and to the preparation of students for life in a diverse and rapidly changing global society.
 
Second position available: 
The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 2009. Area of specialization: global ethics, including human rights, peace, etc. Areas of competence could include law, American philosophy, social and political philosophy, Islamic thought, Africana thought, and areas of religious studies such as liberation theology. Applications should be received by October 20 for Chicago interviews in conjunction with the AAR meeting or by November 10 for Eastern APA interview consideration. Early applications are encouraged. American University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  American University is seeking highly dedicated teachers and scholars who are deeply committed to interdisciplinary learning, the application of new technologies in teaching and scholarship, and to the preparation of students for life in a diverse and rapidly changing global society.

Concerning both positions:
The Department of Philosophy and Religion has MA programs in Philosophy and Social Policy, History of Philosophy, and a joint program with the School of International Service in Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs. Candidates should be able to contribute to at least two programs and contribute significantly to the Department's participation in the undergraduate General Education Program. Teaching load is two courses a semester.  Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience. Ph.D. and previous teaching experience required. Applicants should submit via U.S. mail (no electronic applications) a vita, three letters of recommendation, copies of transcripts, and a writing sample to:
 
      Search Committee Chair
      Department of Philosophy and Religion
      Battelle-Tompkins 120
      American University
      4400 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
      Washington , D.C. 20016-8056

West Chester University, West Chester, PA is seeking an Assistant Professor in Philosophy.  Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University is seeking applicants for the Assistant Professor of Philosophy, tenure-track position to begin August 2009. AOS: Ancient Philosophy.  AOC: Logic.  Courses in Critical Thinking and Introduction to Philosophy will be regular classes in the candidate's teaching assignment.  The ability to teach Medieval Philosophy will be preferred.  Normal teaching load 12 hrs/semester. Undergraduate education is the department's primary mission and candidates must have a demonstrated ability to teach diverse students with varied learning styles. The Philosophy Department is developing processes of shared governance, so candidates with administrative interest and aptitude will be preferred.  The Department awards both BA and MA degrees and has a Graduate Certificate Program in Applied Ethics.  The College of Arts and Sciences offers teaching opportunities in the Honors College, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Women's Studies.  The University is also home to the Frederick Douglass Institute.

Qualifications:  Evidence of scholarly aptitude and earned Ph.D. in Philosophy required; completion of the Ph.D. preferred on or before June 30, 2009, but required by August 30, 2009.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, a member of the Pennsylvania State system of Higher Education, continues to build a culturally diverse, broadly trained faculty capable of fostering an inclusive environment which is necessary to help prepare our students for the future.  West Chester, located 25 miles west of Philadelphia, is convenient to major cultural and commercial institutions, recreational activities, and is within driving distance of Wilmington, DE, NYC, and Washington, DC.  The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence.  In order to be considered a finalist, applicants must successfully complete an on-campus interview, which includes both a teaching demonstration and a scholarly presentation.

To Apply:  Please send complete dossier including CV, grade transcripts, evidence of effective teaching (esp. formal teaching evaluations), course syllabi for Ancient Philosophy and Introduction to Logic, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Ms. Rose Sykes, Philosophy Department Search Committee,  Main Hall, Room 103, West Chester University, West Chester, PA  19383.  Writing sample may be requested at a later date. No electronic submissions, please. Salary and benefits competitive.  The Screening Committee will begin evaluating applications on October 27, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Contact Joan Woolfrey at jwoolfrey@wcupa.edu with any questions about this position.

California State University, Los Angeles, CA is seeking professors for 2 positions: 1) Tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2009.  AOS, or at least a strong AOC, in Feminist Philosophy. Ph.D. strongly preferred before appointment. 2) Tenured or Tenure-track Professor of philosophy, beginning Fall 2009.  Rank: Open. AOS: Chinese Philosophy; AOC: Open.

Information: Department offers B.A. and M.A. in philosophy.  2 or 3 courses/quarter (2 preparations), 3 ten-week quarters/year. Typical duties, including thesis supervision.  Student body reflects the rich ethnic diversity of Los Angeles and surrounding communities.  EO/Title IX.  Send complete dossier, including (a) cover letter, (b) CV, (c) at least three letters of recommendation, (d) writing sample, and (e) evidence of good teaching, to: Mark Balaguer; Feminist (or Chinese) Philosophy Search Committee; Department of Philosophy; California State University, Los Angeles; 5151 State University Drive; Los Angeles, CA 90032-8114.  To ensure full consideration, please get applications to us by December 1, 2008. We are really and truly a feminist- and lgbt-friendly department!

University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO is seeking Assistant/Associate Professor in African American gender topics. The Women's and Gender Studies Department (WGST) at the University of Missouri-Columbia seeks a scholar whose primary research and teaching interests focus on African American and gender topics. This is a tenure track position beginning in August 2009. Requirements include an advanced A.B.D. or PhD, evidence of ability to conduct a program of research on African American gender issues, and commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants should have research and teaching interests in one or more of the various intersections of race, ethnicity, region, culture, class, gender, age, sexuality, disabilities. The teaching load in the department is four courses per year. The department provides excellent research support, mentoring and offers an exciting intellectual environment.

The University of Missouri-Columbia is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and curriculum. In relation to this, candidates who support those goals are encouraged to apply and to identify their relevant strengths and experiences, indicating these in the cover letter. We are interested in candidates who work in the intersections of African American Studies and Women's & Gender Studies.

To apply, submit a cover letter that includes a statement of your research, future research program and teaching interests or experience, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and publication(s) or writing sample(s) to:  Dr. Tola Olu Pearce, Chair of Search Committee,  Women's and Gender Studies Department, 325 Strickland Hall, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri. 65211. The review of applicants will begin on November 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Dr Tola Pearce (pearcei@missouri.edu), Dr. Jacquelyn Litt (Littj@missouri.edu) Director of WGST, or Administrative Assistant Shelda Eggers at (573) 882-2703 or EggersS@missouri.edu.  Further information about the WGST program can be found on the website: http://wgst.missouri.edu. The University of Missouri is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Boston University, Boston, MA is seeking an Assistant Professor (tenure track).  (Pending budgetary approval.)  AOS: Logic, philosophy of language, and/or philosophy of neuro-cognitive science; AOC: open, but competence in teaching upper level undergraduate logic courses is a requisite.  Salary commensurate with qualifications.  Teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, 2/2 load, semester-system, Ph.D. direction, normal committee work, summer teaching possible.  Ph.D. prior to appointment.  A letter and complete dossier (including writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and c.v.) should be sent to the Logic Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Boston University, 745 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215.  If you wish acknowledgment of receipt of your dossier, please enclose a self-addressed stamped card.  Review of applications will begin at once and will continue until the position is filled or withdrawn. To be assured of full consideration, the completed application should be received by December 3. Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Boston University, Boston, MA is seeking an Assistant Professor (tenure track). (Pending budgetary approval.)  AOS: History of ancient philosophy; AOC: open.  Salary commensurate with qualifications. Teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, 2/2 load, semester-system, Ph.D. direction, normal committee work, summer teaching possible.  Ph.D. prior to appointment. A letter and complete dossier (including writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and c.v.) should be sent to the Ancient Philosophy Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Boston University, 745 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215.  If you wish acknowledgment of receipt of your dossier, please enclose a self-addressed stamped card.  Review of applications will begin at once and will continue until the position is filled or withdrawn. To be assured of full consideration, the completed application should be received by December 3. Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA seeks two Tenure-Track Positions: one in Metaphysics and Epistemology (broadly construed), and one in 18th/19th century history of philosophy, effective Fall 2009. Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary: Competitive, commensurate with qualifications. Generous health, retirement and other benefits, including domestic partner benefits. Requirements: Ph.D. in Philosophy, or all doctoral requirements completed by 8/1/09.  Demonstrated potential for publishing research.  Should be able to teach critical thinking. AOS/AOC: One position requires AOS in M&E, broadly construed to include Philosophy of Mind/Philosophy of Language; the other requires AOS in 18th/19th century history of philosophy. AOCs open, but we have special interest in Cognitive Science, Philosophy of Biology, History of Ethics and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, and Race Theory. Duties include scholarly research, with high-quality publication expected. The successful candidates will assume important roles in supervising master's theses, advising, committee service, and curricular development. The University provides opportunities for support of both research and teaching projects. We value collaborative work among philosophers and with scholars in other fields.
 
The Department of Philosophy offers a rich array of course offerings for our degree programs and for general education. The Department awards two B.A. degrees (in Philosophy and in Philosophy and Religion) and the M.A. degree (in Philosophy); and minors in Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion, and Religious Studies. Additional information can be found on the Department's web site: http://www.sfsu.edu/~phlsphr/employment.html.

San Francisco University is a large urban university, is part of the 23-campus California State University system serving a diverse student body in liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or religion.
 
Application: Send a current curriculum vitae, an application letter (with email address), at least three letters of recommendation, writing sample, and evidence of potential for successful teaching and scholarly achievement.  Qualified individuals wishing to be considered for both positions should so indicate. Review of applications begins in mid-October 2008 and will continue until the positions are filled. We will interview at the 2008 Eastern Division APA meeting and will invite finalists to campus.
 
Direct all applications and inquiries to: Hiring Committee, Department of Philosophy, San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132, phlsphr@sfsu.edu
 
N.B.: The SFSU Philosophy Department would welcome adding a senior philosopher in the next few years, AOS/AOC open, with a vigorous publication record and/or expertise in securing external funding, who can be an effective role model for our tenure-track faculty.  We would be happy to learn about individuals who may be interested in such a position.

Rutgers University, Camden, NJ seeks Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Childhood Studies. As part of an ongoing, multi-year effort to build its growing program, the Department of Childhood Studies, Rutgers University, Camden, New Jersey invites applications for as many as three faculty positions. One position will be for an Associate or Full Professor  and the other two will be for Assistant Professors. Candidates must be outstanding scholars whose research interests and projects address the lives or contexts of children and childhood. Disciplinary affiliation is of less importance than the quality of a candidate’s research and a demonstrated appreciation for multidisciplinary approaches to the study of children and childhood. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from those whose work addresses the history of childhood, children and education, public policy, and children’s lives in non-Western contexts. Applications are welcome from anthropologists, criminologists, demographers, economists, historians, literary critics, philosophers, political scientists, psychologists, religionists, and sociologists, as well as scholars of American Studies and Gender Studies. 

The Department offers BS, MA, and PhD degrees. Childhood Studies is central to the campus’ goals and enjoys the strong financial and intellectual backing of Rutgers University at large. The recently-founded department will continue to grow through the addition of new faculty and students in the coming years.  Rutgers-Camden, a beautiful, urban campus expanding to accommodate the growth of Southern New Jersey, is located just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia.  The University and Department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and we strongly encourage applications from women and minorities.

Candidates can learn more about the campus and the Department of Childhood Studies at: http://children.camden.rutgers.edu/, and by contacting Department Chair Dr. Lynne Vallone (vallone@rutgers.edu). Applications should include a letter indicating interest, CV, representative publications, and three letters of recommendation (may be sent separately), and should be sent to Dr. Lynne Vallone, Department of Childhood Studies, Rutgers University, Camden, NJ 08102. Electronic submissions are encouraged. The positions will remain open until filled, but completed applications received by October 24, 2008 will receive fullest consideration.

Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS invites applications for a probationary tenure stream appointment at the Lecturer/Assistant Professor level, effective July 1, 2009.  This position is subject to budgetary approval.  Area of specialization: Political Philosophy or Social Philosophy or Legal Philosophy.  Areas of competence: Open.  However, History of Philosophy is an asset; interdisciplinary interest and capability is also an asset.  The successful applicant will be teaching courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate/graduate levels, as well as participating in graduate thesis supervision.  Excellence in teaching and in research potential is a requirement.  Applicants must hold (or be about to receive) a Ph.D. in Philosophy.  Salary will depend upon qualifications and experience.

A complete curriculum vitae, transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), a writing sample, a teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness and a statement of teaching interests and philosophies), a statement of research interests, and three confidential letters of recommendation (in hard copy, forwarded separately by the referees) are required for application.  A record of publication will be an asset. Applications should be sent to: Duncan MacIntosh: Chair, Department of Philosophy, & Chair, Search Committee, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 4P9.  (Please use dalphil@dal.ca for correspondence).  Please note: the official closing date for applications is November 1, 2008 but we may be considering later applications until the position is filled.
 All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.  The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.

Bentley College, Waltham, MA seeks an outstanding scholar in ethics, business ethics, and corporate social responsibility. Associate Professor preferred but will consider experienced candidates at the Assistant Professor level. Beginning fall 2009. Four courses per year, undergraduate and graduate, dissertation supervision possible; usual non-teaching duties. AOS: Ethics/Business Ethics; AOC: Social/Political Philosophy. Completed PhD required. Competitive salary and full benefit package. EO/AAE. Bentley is located 10 miles west of Boston and is the home of the Center for Business Ethics and Business and Society Review.
Please send a complete dossier including a sample of published work and three letters of reference to: Professor Robert Frederick, Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Bentley College, 175 Forest St., Waltham, MA, 02452. E-mail enquiries can be sent to rfrederick@bentley.edu. Search will remain open until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received on or before Dec. 1, 2008. Initial interviews will be conducted at the Eastern American Philosophical Association meeting in Philadelphia, Dec.27-30, 2008.

All inquiries about the opening should be directed to rfrederick@bentley.edu. Philosophy Department at Bentley is a feminist-friendly place.

West Chester University, West Chester, PA invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Faculty Development and External Affairs in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences. Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success.  The second largest of 14 comprehensive universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, WCU serves 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students.  The borough of West Chester is located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, approximately 25 miles from the city in a rapidly growing high-technology and pharmaceutical corridor.  The area offers access to several major metropolitan areas rich in culture and the arts, as well as more rural and suburban locales.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) consists of 13 departments representing the humanities, physical and life sciences, mathematics, and social sciences plus several interdisciplinary and pre-professional programs.   The college has approximately 250 faculty and 3,700 majors. The Associate Dean reports to the Dean and has primary responsibility to assist with the day-to-day internal operations of the Dean's office.  It is anticipated that the position will begin July 1, 2009. Specific responsibilities for the position include:

*   Provide support for CAS faculty development in areas related to research, grants, and contracts. Work with faculty to enhance competitiveness for external funding.   Serve as CAS liaison to external granting agencies and institutions.
*   Oversee and administer internal grants programs that support faculty development, including CAS Entrepreneurial Grants and Contracts. Provide support for entrepreneurial project development and implementation.
*   Assist CAS departments and Dean with faculty searches.  Support diversity hiring goals by encouraging the development of effective strategies for recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty.
*   Support faculty and departments in developing and implementing assessment plans and responses to assessment recommendations. Facilitate faculty development with regard to assessment.
*   Provide support to CAS faculty and departments to address curricular issues related to teacher education and training.
*   Provide support to faculty and departments on issues related to graduate education including program development, curricular issues, and enrollment.
*   Assist CAS Director of Development, departments, faculty, and Dean with fundraising initiatives and activities.
*   Demonstrate a commitment to the university's diversity transformation by fostering a climate that values diversity, civility, and inclusion.
*   Provide recommendations and assistance to the Dean on an as-needed basis on a variety of topics (e.g., assist in reviewing annual reports and program reviews, assist with faculty evaluations, assist with budget recommendations, and strategic planning etc.)
*   Represent the Dean's Office at meetings and events, and carry out special projects as assigned.
*   Participate in meetings of Academic Affairs Council, President's Council, CAS Executive Committee, and other committees as assigned

The successful candidate will possess a terminal degree in an academic discipline within the arts and sciences as well as a record of successful teaching and scholarly achievement.  Leading candidates will have a record of collaborative leadership and must possess a demonstrated commitment to all areas of diversity, student learning and engagement, faculty development and the ideals of shared governance. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience enhancing and expanding scholarly and entrepreneurial activities among faculty. Applicants must successfully complete interview process to be considered as a finalist.

Apply by on-line application at www.wcupa.edu/hr/application.  Electronic submission allows for cover letter and resume attachments (required). References with contact information will be required prior to interview. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The University of California, Santa Cruz, CA invites applications for an Asst. or Assoc. professor, tenure-track, beginning July 1, 2009.  4 courses/year (3 quarters), undergraduate and graduate.  Usual non-teaching duties.  AOS:  Ancient, Early Modern, Philosophy of Science (broadly construed), or Moral Philosophy.  The department is interested in any core area in the philosophy of science, including history and philosophy of science, general philosophy of science, philosophy of the specific sciences, philosophically informed science and technology studies or ethics and science.  AOC:  open, but the department has an interest in history and/or philosophically informed science and technology studies, or ethics and science.  Ph.D. in Philosophy or closely related field by June 30, 2009.  At the assistant professor level, the candidate must present strong evidence of research activity and university teaching experience or demonstrated potential for university teaching.  At the associate professor level, the candidate must have a strong record of ongoing research and publications and an excellent teaching record.  Salary commensurate with qualifications, experience and level of appointment. 
There is a strong Humanities divisional tradition of collaborative and interdisciplinary work and the department seeks strongly qualified candidates eager to extend their teaching and research activities across departmental and disciplinary boundaries.  The UCSC campus is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and service, and it particularly values those who can play leadership roles in pursing the goal of increasing diversity within the campus community.  EO/AAE.  Send complete dossier to:  Search Committee #502-09, Philosophy Department, UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA 95064.  Deadline for applications:  December 12, 2008.