Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194874EP

Internal Recruitment:
No

Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Anticipated Hiring Range:
Commensurate with experience and credentials

Work Schedule:

Varies based on teaching schedule

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department:
Philosophy & Religious Studies

The NC State Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies is committed to offering a high-quality undergraduate Philosophy curriculum, including a major and minor in Philosophy, that gives students an opportunity to confront through historical and contemporary resources a wide range of central philosophical issues, such as the relationship between the mind and brain, the ethical implications of scientific advances, the justification of moral, political, and legal institutions, the relationship between human knowledge and reality, and the nature of the logic that structures human language and thought.

Offering a high-quality undergraduate Religious Studies curriculum, including a major and a minor in Religious Studies, that provides students an extended opportunity to examine the multiple interpretations of the category  religion  - including religion as a social construction, as an element of psychological development, as a branch of metaphysics, and as a constellation of ritual practices - and the ways in which religious traditions have played a central role in human culture and history;

developing the analytical abilities and expressive powers of our students.

Providing and expanding educational and research opportunities at the graduate level; and conducting research, teaching and scholarship that further knowledge and understanding in the disciplines of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

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The NC State Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies welcomes applications for an appointment as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy with expertise in logic. Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Philosophy by May 2027. The responsibilities of the appointee will include teaching courses on logic up to and including the advanced level and contributing to the department's teaching needs in other areas of philosophy.

In addition to having a demonstrated ability to teach advanced logic, the ideal candidate will also have a record of philosophical research interests that extend beyond logic proper. The teaching load is two courses per semester. Other responsibilities include research and service.

Ph.D. in Philosophy or closely related field by May 2027

Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Superior Communication skills

Previous teaching experience at the college level and demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence.

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