Position Title: Assistant Professor/Philosophy

Department: Philosophy and Religion

College: Arts and Sciences

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track nine month faculty position in Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2008. Qualifications for this position include: AOS: Social and Political Philosophy. AOC: Applied Ethics. The department also has a strong interest in someone with the ability and willingness to teach courses such as: Philosophy of Law, Environmental Ethics, Biomedical Ethics. Applicants are expected to provide instruction in both the area of specialization and the area of competence. Instructional duties will include student advisement and curriculum development and may include on-line instruction and/or instruction at off-campus sites. In addition to instructional duties, faculty members are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship as well as participate in service activities. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Philosophy or have successfully defended the dissertation in Philosophy by June 30, 2008.

Applicants must send a letter of application discussing teaching, research, and service experience relevant to this position; a current CV; official transcripts of all graduate work; a recent writing sample; and at least three letters of reference to:
Dr. Kim Q. Hall
Chair, Philosophy Search
Department of Philosophy and Religion
Appalachian State University
114 Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608.

In order to be considered for the Eastern Division meeting of the APA, the deadline for complete applications is November 9, 2007. Review of complete applications will begin November 9, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. No electronic submissions.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at Appalachian State University (http://www.philrel.appstate.edu/) offers undergraduate degree programs in Philosophy and in Religious Studies. Appalachian State University is a member institution of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System. Federal law requires proper documentation of identity and employability prior to final consideration for this position. Appalachian State University is an Equal Opportunity (AA/EO) Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.