Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Assistant Professor - Tenure Track

Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Hobart and William Smith Colleges is seeking candidates for a tenure-track position beginning Fall 2008 whose areas of specialty are Epistemology and Feminist Philosophy. Areas of competence are open. Evidence of potential for excellent scholarship and dynamic teaching in a liberal arts setting is required, as is a firm grounding in the history of philosophy.

Preference will be given to candidates able to contribute to Women's Studies and one or more other interdisciplinary programs. Salary and benefits are competitive. Ph.D. prior to application preferred, but ABD considered. 3-2 teaching load and usual non-teaching duties. Salary and benefits are competitive.

APPLICATION:

Deadline for application is November 23, 2007. Send a dossier, including a letter of application, a CV, a writing sample, and other supporting material, and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to:

Philosophy Search Committee
c/o Cindy Warren
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY 14456
EOE

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to attracting and supporting a faculty of women and men that fully represent the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the nation and actively seek applications from under-represented groups. The Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status, or sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Founded as Hobart College for men and William Smith College for women, Hobart and William Smith Colleges today are a highly selective residential liberal arts institution with a single administration, faculty and curriculum but separate dean’s offices, student governments, athletic programs and traditions. The Colleges are located in a small diverse city in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. With an enrollment of 1,928, the Colleges offer 62 different majors and minors from which students choose two areas of concentration, one of which must be an interdisciplinary program. Creative and extensive programs of international study and public service area also at the core of the Colleges’ mission.

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Position Description

Assistant Professor - Tenure Track

Department of Philosophy