Posting Number

req14219

Department

Philosophy

Department Website Link

https://philosophy.arizona.edu/

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona Department of Philosophy is searching for an Assistant Professor (tenure-eligible), with an interest in candidates specializing in political philosophy in the classical liberal tradition, beginning in Fall 2023. The Department of Philosophy invites applications from candidates with successful research programs who are committed to excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching. We seek individuals who will promote interdisciplinary education and research; the successful applicant will also be a core faculty member in the Center for the Philosophy of Freedom. Applicants should have the capacity for communicating effectively with diverse constituencies on campus and outside of the university. The University of Arizona, located in a diverse, rich community just 60 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, highly values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Undergraduate and graduate teaching, three courses a year (contingent on affiliation with the Center)
• Maintain an active program of research
• Provide service to the department, college, university, center, and profession
• Workload: 30% Teaching, 50% Research, 20% Service/Outreach

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Philosophy

Preferred Qualifications

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information

Tenure-Eligible (TE)

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Academic

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$90,000

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

For any questions, please contact Sandra Kimball at:
skimball@arizona.edu
520-621-3995

Open Date

3/31/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applications should be submitted by April 15, 2023 for full consideration and include the following documents:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• A research statement
• A teaching statement that includes contributions to diversity in teaching
• A writing sample, published or unpublished, that reflects the applicant’s analytical skills and writing abilities
  

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.