Assistant Professor Philosophy
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St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis is a comprehensive Catholic university with the nation’s largest college for women at its center. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls over 5,200 students in associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in both traditional day and weekend formats. Associate and Graduate programs enroll both women and men.
The Department of Philosophy invites applicants for an entry-level full time ranked faculty position beginning in Fall 2012, pending budget approval.
Responsibilities: Six-course, twenty¬–four credit teaching load (3/3) which may include courses in the University’s interdisciplinary CORE curriculum. Courses offered in both semester and weekend formats. Summer teaching is available.
Qualifications: Ph.D. completed by August 2012 required. AOS in biomedical ethics. AOC in at least one of these areas: social and political philosophy, Asian philosophy, or philosophy of science. The successful candidate will be grounded in the history of Western philosophy with a commitment to and demonstrated success at undergraduate teaching.
St. Catherine University seeks creative, adaptable faculty who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply as are those who will contribute to a diverse candidate pool. Consistent with the university’s Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their teaching, research and service.
Application: We will accept only electronic submissions. Please send electronic copies (preferably in .pdf format) of a letter of application, CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of successful teaching, unofficial transcripts, and a writing sample to Human Resources Req.#11F57: email address hr@stkate.edu . Arrange for at least three current letters of recommendation in .pdf format to be sent to the same email address. Official transcripts will be required for hire. For more information, contact the search chair, Jeff Johnson, at jtjohnson@stkate.edu . Preference will be given to applications received by December 15, 2011. Position will remain open until filled.
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