The Department of Philosophy at the University of Richmond invites applications for a tenuretrack position at the assistant professor level to begin August 2013.
We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate education and
primary expertise in metaphysics or epistemology, broadly construed. The successful candidate
will be expected to teach five courses per year. We seek individuals with demonstrated teaching
excellence in elementary symbolic logic. Additionally, candidates with demonstrated teaching
excellence in the philosophy of science and introductory philosophy courses preferred.
Candidates with the ability to contribute to one of the University’s interdisciplinary programs,
such as cognitive science, linguistics or WGSS, preferred. A Ph.D. is required. ABDs will be
considered, but must have completed the Ph.D. degree by the start date.
Applicants should apply online at http://www.urjobs.org using the Faculty
(Instructional/Research) link. Applicants are asked to submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a
summary of current teaching and research interests, a writing sample, and names of three
references, at least one of whom addresses the candidate’s teaching ability, who will receive an
automated email asking them to submit their reference letters to this website. Applications
should be received by November 1, 2012.
The University of Richmond is a highly selective, private institution that is committed to
developing a diverse workforce and student body and to supporting an inclusive campus
community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to these
goals. For more information on the department, see http://philosophy.richmond.edu.
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The Department of Philosophy at the University of Richmond invites applications for a tenuretrack position at the assistant professor level to begin August 2013.
We seek a candidate with a strong commitment to high quality undergraduate education and
primary expertise in metaphysics or epistemology, broadly construed. The successful candidate
will be expected to teach five courses per year. We seek individuals with demonstrated teaching
excellence in elementary symbolic logic. Additionally, candidates with demonstrated teaching
excellence in the philosophy of science and introductory philosophy courses preferred.
Candidates with the ability to contribute to one of the University’s interdisciplinary programs,
such as cognitive science, linguistics or WGSS, preferred. A Ph.D. is required. ABDs will be
considered, but must have completed the Ph.D. degree by the start date.
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply For This Posting” above in order to complete a
brief application. Applicants are asked to submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a summary of
current teaching and research interests, a writing sample, and names of three references, at least
one of whom addresses the candidate’s teaching ability, who will receive an automated email
asking them to submit their reference letters to this website. Applications should be received by
November 1, 2012.
The University of Richmond is a highly selective, private institution that is committed to
developing a diverse workforce and student body and to supporting an inclusive campus
community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to these
goals. For more information on the department, see http://philosophy.richmond.edu.