Postdoctoral Associate in Philosophy

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Postdoctoral Associate in Philosophy
Department	SAS - Philosophy
Salary	Annual Salary
Posting Summary	The Philosophy Department at Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey located in New Brunswick, NJ, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship. The two-year appointment will begin on September 1, 2023. Responsibilities include full-time research, collaborating with a faculty mentor to organize a research workshop on a social justice topic, co-teaching a graduate seminar, and participating in the Rutgers Summer Institute for Diversity in Philosophy. The position will have a 10-month academic year salary of $60,000, along with an annual research account of $3,750. Areas of specialization must include political or social philosophy. Applicants working in nonideal theory with serious research interests in social science, history, or race and ethnic studies, are especially encouraged to apply. We seek a philosopher of exceptional promise who will contribute to the excellence of our department and will benefit from the broader intellectual community at Rutgers.
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Posting Number	22FA0904
Posting Open Date
Posting Close Date	11/15/2022

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in philosophy between September 1, 2020 and June 30, 2023.
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Overview
Statement	PhD Recipients from Rutgers are not eligible.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Application materials to include: cover letter, CV, research statement, detailed research plan for 2 year duration of fellowship, three letters of reference, and a writing sample in area of specialization. Research plan should be uploaded under “other document.” Cover letter should be addressed to hiring committe chair Professor Derrick Darby.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/176379
Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
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