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Posting Number: 20241168F
Position Title: Assistant Professor-19th Century Philosophy
Position Type: Faculty
Location: Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule: full-time/9-months
Department: 141-Philosophy
Position Summary: The Philosophy Department invites applications for a tenure-track appointment. Rank: Assistant Professor. AOS : 19th Century Philosophy. AOC : Open. Position to begin Fall 2024. Two courses per semester. Undergraduate and graduate level courses. Dissertation supervision and committee work expected. We are especially interested in candidates whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to the excellence and diversity of our University.Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.Our Department has a longstanding commitment to fostering scholarship in the history of philosophy. We welcome a variety of philosophical approaches and methodologies, including efforts to rethink and expand the received canon. Information about the Department can be found at
Duties and Responsibilities: Position to begin Fall 2025. Two courses per semester. Undergraduate and graduate level courses. Dissertation supervision and committee work expected.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD prior to appointment, outstanding research potential, teaching excellence, commitment to service.
Preferred Qualifications:Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants: Applicants should submit:
- cover letter
- CV
- article or chapter length writing sample
- materials documenting teaching effectiveness
- statement of contribution to mission
- statement of contribution to DEI
- statement of research interests
- transcripts
- the contact information for 3 references who will receive a secure email link to upload confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted
Posting Date: 09/25/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 11/18/2024
Salary Posting Information: Competitive.
Salary Band:Job Classification: faculty