Philosophy Department: Faculty Positions

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The Philosophy Department, BOSTON COLLEGE, Chestnut Hill, MA seeks applicants for the following positions:

1) Assistant Professor of Philosophy, tenure-track.
AOS: Philosophy of Edmund Husserl. AOC: Open, but we are especially interested in candidates capable of teaching in the history of philosophy.

Successful candidates must demonstrate commitment to and excellence in both teaching and scholarship.
Teaching responsibilities: Undergraduate Core and elective courses and graduate courses; (3-2 course load) plus PhD supervision, and service to the Department.
The department supports an interdisciplinary program of the study of major philosophical and religious texts (Perspectives on Western Culture) and a program of ethical, political and theological analysis for students engaged in service projects (PULSE Program). See website http://fmwww.bc.edu/pl/undergrad.html#core. Boston College is a Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition (http://www.bc.edu/cwis/mission/mission.html). Ability to contribute to all the above will be regarded as assets.

Dossiers must include: cover letter, CV, statements on teaching and on research, writing sample (publications if
available).

EO/AAE. Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Send complete dossier, and arrange to have three (3) letters of recommendation sent to: Prof.Patrick H. Byrne, Chairperson, Philosophy Department, Boston College, 21 Campanella Way, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.
Deadline for applications is November 15, 2008.

2) Assistant Professor of Philosophy, tenure-track.
AOS: Late Ancient and/or Early Medieval philosophy, with special emphasis on the philosophy of St. Augustine. AOC: Open, but we are especially interested in candidates capable of teaching in the history of philosophy.

Successful candidates must demonstrate commitment to and excellence in both teaching and scholarship.
Teaching responsibilities: Undergraduate Core and elective courses and graduate courses; (3-2 course load) plus PhD supervision, and service to the Department.
The department supports an interdisciplinary program of the study of major philosophical and religious texts (Perspectives on Western Culture) and a program of ethical, political and theological analysis for students engaged in service projects (PULSE Program). See website http://fmwww.bc.edu/pl/undergrad.html#core.
Boston College is a Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition (http://www.bc.edu/cwis/mission/mission.html). Ability to contribute to all the above will be regarded as assets.

Dossiers must include: cover letter, CV, statements on teaching and on research, writing sample (publications if
available).

EO/AAE. Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

3) Possible position: Adjunct Assistant Professor, full-time, non-tenure-track, standard benefits, two-year contract which is renewable, competitive salary.

Applicants must be committed to undergraduate teaching and will be expected to teach three (3) sections of Introduction to
Philosophy per semester, following a syllabus of primary texts.
AOS: Open.
AOC: broad competence in the history of philosophy.

The department supports an interdisciplinary program of the study or major philosophical and religious texts (Perspectives on Western Culture) and a program of ethical, political and theological analysis for students engaged in service projects (PULSE Program). See website http://fmwww.bc.edu/pl/undergrad.html#core.
Boston College is a Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition, and ability to contribute to this educational tradition will be regarded as an asset.

EO/AAE. Send complete dossier, including evaluations of teaching, to:
Prof. Patrick Byrne, Chairperson, Philosophy Department, Boston College, 21 Campanella Way, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Deadline for applications is November 15, 2008.