CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

Tenure Track Faculty Opening - Position Description

Recruitment #:     459

Position:    Tenure-track position—assistant or associate professor

Effective Date:      August 25, 2008

Minimum Qualifications: 

*Ph.D. by the time of appointment in Philosophy.

*Specialization in Philosophy of Science and/or Epistemology

*Evidence of potential for excellence in effective teaching at the university/college level, including both undergraduate and graduate courses.

*Evidence of potential for an ongoing, successful record of scholarly research and publication, commensurate with professional level.

*Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

*Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university/college level.

*Experience in teaching courses in Philosophy of Science and/or Epistemology.

*Ability to teach courses in Philosophy of Science and/or Epistemology.

Duties:

*Teach 2-4 courses per semester, from undergraduate to graduate (M.A.) in Philosophy of Science and/or Epistemology, as well as other courses dependent upon the department’s requirements and candidate’s specialties and interests.

*Participate in curriculum development.

*Engage in a systematic program of scholarship resulting in conference presentations and publication.

*Advise and direct students accordingly.

*Provide service to department, college, university, and community committees as appropriate.

Salary Range:

*Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Probable beginning salary: Assistant Professor—$59,000 – $61,000 annually.  Associate Professor—$62,000-$66,000 annually.

Required Documentation:

*Letter of application addressing qualifications.

*Curriculum Vita (including current email address)

*Writing Sample

*Original transcript from institution awarding highest degree

*Evidence of successful teaching (examples: syllabi, student evaluations, course handouts, teaching philosophy).

Application Deadline:

*Position open until filled (or recruitment cancelled).  Review of applications to begin November 1, 2007.

*Screening interviews will occur at the American Philosophical Association-Eastern convention.

*Applications, required documentation, and requests for information should be addressed to:

Chair, Philosophy of Science Search Committee

Department of Philosophy

California State University Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840

E-mail inquires to: Martin Herman; mherman@csulb.edu

Electronic submissions of dossier will NOT be accepted

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