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Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Ethics, Department of Philosophy, 2017-2018

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Position description

APPOINTMENT: July 1, 2018

AOS: Ethics (construed broadly)

AOC: Open

REQUIREMENTS: The minimum requirement to be considered an applicant is a PhD in Philosophy or related field OR the completion of all requirements for a PhD in Philosophy or a related field (or equivalent degree) except the dissertation (or equivalent) at the time of application.

DEADLINE: To ensure full and primary consideration, all application materials must be received by November 1, 2017. Reference letter submissions are also strongly encouraged by this date. The position will remain open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application will include a letter of application, CV, writing sample, dissertation abstract or research statement, teaching statement, evidence of teaching excellence, and at least three letters of recommendation. All application materials must be submitted online at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01088. For your letters of recommendation you will be asked to submit the names and email addresses of your references. The online system will then contact your references with instructions about how to upload their letters. All application materials should be in a standard electronic form, preferably pdf. Fax and mail applications cannot be accepted.

Inquiries may be addressed to philsearch201718@philosophy.ucsb.edu. For additional information about the Department of Philosophy see http://www.philosophy.ucsb.edu.

The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter

  • Statement of Research or Dissertation Abstract

  • Statement of Teaching

  • Evidence of teaching excellence

  • Writing Sample

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA