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Notice of a Tenure-Eligible Position in Philosophy

Assistant Professor of Philosophy - full-time, tenure-eligible position.

Beginning Date
Late August 2010

Qualifications
Ph.D. required by September 1, 2010. The department seeks candidates who combine enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts environment with excellence in scholarship. High value will be placed on interdisciplinary teaching and research.   

Responsibilities
Specialization open, but candidate will take primary responsibility for undergraduate courses in Ancient Philosophy and Logic; preference for candidates with additional interest in Feminist Philosophy, Metaphysics/Epistemology, or Aesthetics. Department seeks to complement existing strengths in Ethics, Social/Political, Environmental, and Philosophy of Religion. Teaching load is six courses per year.

Salary Range
Commensurate with academic qualifications and professional experience.

Luther College, a Phi Beta Kappa institution affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), is committed to fostering cultural diversity in its faculty, staff, and students, and so we welcome applications from the widest range of candidates who meet the qualifications listed above.  Women and persons of diverse ethnic backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.  Excellent teaching is of paramount importance.  Additional information about the college is available by visiting the college website:  www.luther.edu.

Applications received by December 4, 2009 will receive full consideration for preliminary interviews at the APA Eastern Division meeting.  The successful applicant will be required to complete Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.  Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a brief writing sample, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and evidence of effective teaching to:

Matthew Simpson, Associate Professor
Department of Philosophy
Luther College
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA, 52101
Telephone:  563-387-1513   
Email:  msimpson@luther.edu

Luther College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.