	Human Resources West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383

10-20 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Philosophy
	School: College of Arts and Sciences
	Description: Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence if reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvanias Department of Philosophy invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Philosophy, tenure-track position to begin August 2010. AOS: Social and/or Political Philosophy AOC: Introductory and Advanced Logic. Courses in Introduction to Philosophy and Logic (a core requirement for our majors) will be regular classes in the candidates teaching assignment. The candidate should also be prepared and willing to teach an occasional advanced (symbolic) logic course. Normal teaching load 12 hrs/semester. Undergraduate education is the departments primary mission and preference will also be given to the candidate who demonstrates ability to integrate diversity into the curriculum and pedagogical practices. The Philosophy Department is committed to the notion of shared governance, so candidates with administrative interest and aptitude will be preferred. The Department awards both BA and MA degrees and has Certificate Programs in Applied Ethics at the graduate level. The College of Arts and Sciences offers teaching opportunities in the Honors College, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Womens 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, 2010, but required by August 30, 2010. 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. 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, teaching evaluations, course syllabi for an undergraduate social and/or political philosophy course and an introductory logic (not critical thinking) course, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Philosophy Department Search Committee, c/o Ms. Rose Sykes, Main Hall, Rm. 100, West Chester University, West Chester, PA 19383. A 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 19, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The filling of this position is contingent upon available funding.

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