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Assistant Professor - Philosophy

Assistant Professor - Philosophy

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

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Job description

Assistant Professor - Philosophy
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor - Philosophy at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
TheDepartment of Philosophy at Wayne State University in Detroit seeks to hire afull-time tenure-track faculty member at the rank ofAssistant Professor. This position is open to candidates whose scholarshipfocuses on the following areas. AOS: Black and Africana Philosophy, or Philosophy of Race & Racism with focuson Black experiences and perspectives. AOC: Open, but we are particularlyinterested in candidates whose work on issues of race and racism overlaps withother social and applied subdisciplines of philosophy, such as Bioethics, Feminist Epistemology, Social and PoliticalPhilosophy, or Philosophy of Language. Thecandidate should have completed a PhD in Philosophy, Black Studies, or anadjacent discipline by the time of appointment. The regular teaching load is2/2 (fall/winter semesters), which will include in-person teaching and likelysome online teaching as well. Teaching will also include mentorship of MA andPhD students.
This position is one of several searches underway in connection with the Black Studies Faculty Enhancement Initiative sponsored by the Mellon Foundation and Wayne State University. Components of the program include structured mentoring, resources for the establishment of an independent research program, and the support of a community committed to higher education. Additional personal and professional development guidance will also be provided by a brain trust or team of mentors. The faculty member will be expected to contribute to the Detroit Center for Black Studies in their teaching, research, and service.
Qualifications:
The candidate should have completed a PhD in Philosophy, Black Studies, or an adjacent discipline by the time of appointment.
Applicantsshould begin the process at jobs.wayne.edu; the reference number for thisposition is req2920. Applicants must submit the following materials to theonline hiring system:
CV
Cover letter
Writing sample
Contact information for three references
Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Inaddition, applicants must arrange to have their letters of recommendationemailed to jwilburn@wayne.edu.
Submission deadline: January 15th
Inquiries should be directed to the Department Chair, Dr.Josh Wilburn, at jwilburn@wayne.edu.
School/College/Division:
H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science
Primary department:
H0320 - Philosophy
Employment type:
  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
Working conditions:
This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.
Job openings:
  • Number of openings: 1
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

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