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Assistant Professor of Instruction in Philosophy
The University of Texas at Dallas
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Posted: 15-Feb-25
Location: Richardson, Texas
Internal Number: 28747
Posting Number: F00984P
Department: Arts, Humanities, and Technology
Salary Range: Negotiable
Pay Basis: Monthly
Position Status: Academic Year
Location: Richardson
Job Summary:
Position Description
The University of Texas at Dallas Philosophy Program invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction, who will contribute to our undergraduate major and minor in philosophy.
Our undergraduate curriculum is based in a sequence of courses in the History of Philosophy. We are seeking an excellent teacher who can offer both lower- and upper-division courses that span the historical sequence of required courses in Ancient Philosophy, Early Modern Philosophy, and 19th and 20th Century Philosophy, which may include critical and non-Western approaches. The ideal candidate will also offer Introduction to Philosophy as a permanent component of their course rotation. Teaching competency in Ethics or Applied Ethics (including Medical Ethics) is desirable but not required. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop specialized courses in their area(s) of interest.
The teaching load is eight courses per academic year, with a combination of small and large format classes. This full-time position offers excellent benefits, opportunities for promotion to associate and full professor of instruction, and access to support for research and professional development (though responsibilities of this position are primarily related to teaching, with some service).
The appointment commences for the fall 2025 semester.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: A Ph.D. or equivalent in Philosophy or a related discipline is required prior to employment. Candidates with ABD status may be considered during the application and interview process. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
Preferred Education and Experience: A Ph.D. in Philosophy is strongly preferred prior to employment. Teaching competency in Ethics or Applied Ethics (including Medical Ethics) is desirable but not required.
History and Philosophy Program
The Philosophy degrees offered at UT Dallas are housed within the History and Philosophy program in the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. The History and Philosophy faculty collaborate on several degree programs and broader interdisciplinary research is both welcome and encouraged. Faculty members who work primarily within philosophy specialize in the history of philosophy, which forms the core of our degree programs. They also possess expertise in a wide array of philosophical sub-fields spanning both Continental and Analytic traditions including areas such as Hermeneutics, Phenomenology, Deconstruction, Aesthetics, Philosophy of Psychiatry, Philosophy of Science and Medicine, Ethics and Moral Psychology, Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Race, Philosophy of Gender and Feminism, Chinese Philosophy, and Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Philosophy.
Application Instructions
Applicants should upload the following:
· Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
· Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
· Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.
Priority will be given to completed applications received by March 15, 2025. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on May 1, 2025.
The University and Community
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 30,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid; and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report).
UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas, and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.
The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources.
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About The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ...to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.
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