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Scranton, PA
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University Mission
The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The Universitys mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.
Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Scranton embraces diversity and inclusion through its mission, Jesuit identity, strategic plans, community outreach programs, and numerous diversity programs. The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from diverse candidates. Please see our website at https://www.scranton.edu/equity-diversity/ for our full non-discrimination statement.
All applicants are required to provide a statement that indicates their commitment to diversity and inclusion and how this informs their pedagogy.
Job Purpose:
The Department of Philosophy at The University of Scranton seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 2025.
Area of Specialization: Practical Ethics and/or Latin American Philosophy
The department is especially interested in applicants with expertise in the areas of technology ethics and health care ethics.
Area of Competence: Open
The department is especially interested in a scholar with competence in the philosophy of feminism, but applicants with competence in other areas of philosophy are welcome to apply.
Essential Duties:
Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to and competency in teaching both core curriculum philosophy courses: Introduction to Phil 120: Philosophy and Phil 210: Ethics, which are both required courses for all undergraduate students at the university. The successful candidate will be grounded in the history of philosophy in their approach to both teaching and scholarship.
Minimum Education Requirements:
Ph.D. in philosophy required by time of appointment. The University of Scranton is a Catholic, Jesuit university with a philosophy department rooted in the history of philosophy and the philosophical foundations of the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time
Annual Schedule:
9
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Tenure Track
How to apply
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter and complete dossier (cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, writing sample, transcripts, sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, research statement, diversity and inclusion statement, and the names/contact information for three (3) confidential letters of recommendation.
For further information about the Philosophy Department, visit our web page at https://www.scranton.edu/academics/cas/philosophy/index.shtml
Posting Number:
F00519P
To apply, visit https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/7681
