One-year Post-doctoral Fellowship in Philosophy

Job Title:One-year Post-doctoral Fellowship in Philosophy

Department:Philosophy

Job Description:

The Philosophy Department at Rhodes College invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral position in Philosophy. Rhodes College believes that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as an institution, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Furthermore, Rhodes College is committed to supporting the work-life alignment of its faculty. The one-year position comes with a 2-2 teaching load and has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. Candidates must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in Philosophy by July 2024.

We seek a candidate with research specializations in Ethics and/or Applied Ethics (e.g. Medical Ethics, Ethics of AI, Environmental Ethics) and teaching competence in both these areas. The successful candidate is expected to contribute courses to the Philosophy department and the college’s interdisciplinary Philosophy, Politics, and Economics program.

Rhodes is a nationally ranked residential college committed to the liberal arts and sciences. Our highest priorities are intellectual engagement, service to others, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and honor among ourselves. Our students live and learn on one of the country’s most beautiful campuses, located in the heart of Memphis, an economic, medical, and culturally diverse center, making Rhodes one of a handful of prominent liberal arts colleges in a major metropolitan area.

Rhodes College prides itself on being a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and anti-discrimination.

A complete application will include 1) a cover letter that addresses the strengths the candidate will bring as a teacher and scholar to a liberal arts college environment; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a separate statement that addresses how your experiences with teaching, scholarship, and/or service will contribute to a college community that includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion as one of its core values.

Review of completed applications will begin April 23, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates from backgrounds typically underrepresented in higher education are strongly encouraged to apply. Letters of recommendation will only be solicited for short-listed applicants, at which time you will be prompted for the names and contact information for three (3) references. Background checks are required before candidates can be brought to campus for interviews.

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