University of California - San Diego, Philosophy

Full Professor - Henry E. Allison Endowed Chair in the History of Philosophy

Academic Title:
Full Professor - Henry E. Allison Endowed Chair in the History of Philosophy

Description: The University of California, San Diego, committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body, is pleased to announce the search for a senior historian of Philosophy who will hold a tenured appointment in the Department of Philosophy (http://philosophy.ucsd.edu) and be the inaugural holder of the university's Henry E. Allison Endowed Chair in the History of Philosophy. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2014.

Applications are invited from scholars working in all areas of the history of philosophy from the ancients through Hegel. Candidates must have a Ph.D., an outstanding record of published scholarship in the history of philosophy, and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. The successful candidate will form part of an active community of researchers in the history of philosophy and is expected to be fully engaged in departmental and university affairs.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong or potential accomplishments in areas contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a desire to play a leadership role in advancing UC San Diego's commitment to achieving excellence and diversity. Proof of authorization to work in the U.S. will be required prior to employment (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). For applicants interested in spousal/partner employment, please visit the UCSD Partner Opportunities Program website http://academicaffairs.ucsd.edu/offices/partneropp/.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.  

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2013, and continue until the position is filled.

To Apply: Applications, including curriculum vitae, teaching evaluations and names of three references, will be accepted electronically via UCSD's AP on-line RECRUIT http://apptrkr.com/376082. Applicants should include in their cover letter a personal statement summarizing their research agenda, teaching experience and interests, and leadership efforts; they should also include a personal statement summarizing their experience and leadership contributions in the arena of equity and diversity (see http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp for  further information).

Please apply to the position listed under:

Philosophy
10-601 Full Professor - Henry E. Allison Endowed Chair in the History of Philosophy

AA-EOE: UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.

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