JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Philosophy Department at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position, with an anticipated start date of August 2024.
The department is looking for candidates with competence in philosophy of AI, technology, and/or science – as we expand our interdisciplinary offerings – as well as interest in applied ethics, such as business ethics, bioethics, or media ethics.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Teaching Professor will include resident and possibly some online instruction and normal university service.
A Ph.D. in Philosophy or related field is required by the appointment date. This is a non-tenure-track, term position for one year, with an excellent possibility of renewal. Full-time Assistant Teaching Professors teach three courses per semester.
In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.
The College of the Liberal Arts is committed to offering professional growth and promotional opportunities for non-tenure-line faculty appointments. Information on faculty ranks and progression can be found at https://policy.psu.edu/policies/ac21.
Interested candidates must submit an online application and should upload the following application materials: a letter of interest, CV or resume, a teaching portfolio, and a list of three references with contact information. For information on the position, please contact Christopher Moore (search chair) at c.moore@psu.edu.
System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Visit our website at https://philosophy.la.psu.edu/ for more information on our Philosophy Department.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26) and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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