Utah Valley University is hiring in environmental philosophy and they are especially interested in hiring someone who can approach the topic from a non-Western perspective, and so asked me to share the following information here.
The Department of Philosophy and Humanities at Utah Valley University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August, 2016. AOS: Environmental Philosophy. AOC: Open. 4/4 teaching load, upper and lower division. Internet and evening courses possible. Ph.D. Preferred, ABD with strong evidence of imminent completion will be considered. Candidates must have experience teaching in a college/university setting, and show evidence of commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service. Applicants who can teach environmental philosophy from a diversity of cultural and theoretical perspectives are encouraged to apply, as are applicants from underrepresented groups.
The successful candidate joins a vibrant and collegial department. Salary and benefits competitive. Candidates should submit a complete dossier on-line, including: cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching excellence, a writing sample, and at least three letters of reference at: www.uvu.jobs. Applications submitted by November 23rd will be insured full consideration for interviews at the 2016 Eastern APA meeting in Washington D.C. Skype interviews can be arranged for those unable to attend the Eastern APA. The review of applications will begin November 23rd, and continue until the position is filled. Please address inquiries to Shannon Mussett at: shannon.mussett@uvu.edu. Located in Orem, Utah, forty miles south of Salt Lake City, Utah Valley University is a growing regional state university of over 30,000 students, and home to the Center for the Study of Ethics. UVU offers competitive benefits and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer committed to an inclusive hiring process.
