Assistant Professor, Philosophy

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The Opportunity
The Department of Philosophy (which houses programs in Humanities, Philosophy, and Religious Studies) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) seeks to hire a tenure-earning assistant professor with specialization in one of the following three disciplines: Humanities, Philosophy, or Religious Studies, and competence in either of the remaining two disciplines. This is a 9-month position with the possibility of optional summer teaching. The position is expected to begin August 8, 2024.

Preference will be given to those with one or more research specializations in South Asian Humanities, Religious Studies or Philosophy; African Diaspora; Multi-ethnic Humanities, Religious Studies or Philosophy; Jewish Studies; Philosophy of Law; Epistemology; Social and Political Philosophy; History of Philosophy (any period from 16th century to contemporary; and Feminist Philosophy.

The faculty member will teach on a 3/2 or 2/3 schedule during the academic year while tenure-earning, and then 3/3 if successful in earning promotion and tenure. Summer teaching may be available. Candidates should be aware of the expectation of sustained research and teaching excellence throughout their career. The position includes usual service activity.

The successful candidate will join the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts and Humanities. The department includes degree programs in Philosophy, Humanities & Cultural Studies, and Religion & Cultural Studies, and graduate certificate programs in Cognitive Sciences and Theoretical and Applied Ethics.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have an awarded Ph.D. in Humanities, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or a closely related area from an accredited institution by June 3, 2024. The successful candidate must also have one year (or its equivalent) of college or university-level teaching experience appropriate to time before, during, or since degree conferral.

Preferred Qualifications:
Specialization in one of the following three disciplines: Humanities, Philosophy, or Religious Studies, and competence in either of the remaining two disciplines.

Preferred qualifications also include those with one or more research specializations in the following:

• South Asian Humanities, Religious Studies, or Philosophy,

• African Diaspora,

• Multi-ethnic Humanities, Religious Studies, or Philosophy,

• Jewish Studies,

• Philosophy of Law,

• Epistemology,

• Social and Political Philosophy,

• History of Philosophy (any period from 16th century to contemporary), and

• Feminist Philosophy.

Additionally, preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated record of publication or grant experience, appropriate to time before, during, or since degree conferral.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted online through the Human Resources website, www.ucf.edu/jobs . In addition to the online application, candidates are to submit:

1.  Cover letter,
2.  Current curriculum vitae,
3.  Copies of all academic transcripts,
4.  Research statement (no more than 2 pages),
5.  Writing sample (published, forthcoming, or under review),
6.  Teaching statement (no more than 2 pages),
7.  Evidence of teaching effectiveness,
8.  Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references (letters of reference will be requested only if the candidate is advanced to the interview stage),
  9.  A Word file answering the following questions:

• Do you have a Ph.D. in humanities, philosophy, religious studies or related area that has already been awarded or will be awarded by June 3, 2024, from a regionally accredited institution? Please be aware that the degree must be awarded no later than the date indicated. It is not sufficient to have completed all the requirements for the degree by this date.

  • In addition, for those who do not have a degree in humanities, philosophy, or religious studies, explain briefly the manner in which your degree is relevant to this position.
     

• Do you have at least 1 year (or its equivalent) of full-time university-level teaching experience? (“Equivalent” means teaching at one or more colleges or universities constituting a teaching load of at least 4 classes taught in one academic year.  For example, an adjunct working at two different institutions teaching 2 classes in a spring term and 2 in the following summer term will have satisfied the full-time equivalency with a 2/2 load.)

  • Specify here the courses and classes taught in two contiguous semesters, at which institution(s), and at what level.
     

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so that they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later. Only complete applications will be considered.
 

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions about this position may be directed to the search committee chair, Jennifer Mundale, Associate Professor of Philosophy, at [email protected] .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

N/A

Job Close Date:

January 18, 2024

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled ’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual leave (12-month faculty) and sick leave and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

And more…For more benefits information, go to ‘Prospective Employees’ on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/ ).

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger , and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 240 degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

Department

College of Arts and Humanities (CAH) - Philosophy

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.