FYI... Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Tenure-track University of Central Florida The Department of Philosophy of the University of Central Florida seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor for appointment in a Philosophy position beginning August 2001. The Department favors candidates whose research and teaching expertise fall under the three-part umbrella of Knowledge, Responsibility, and Society, with a special niche emphasis on the topic of epistemic responsibility. In addition to its undergraduate role, the Department teaches core and other Philosophy and Humanities graduate courses in the Graduate Liberal Studies Program. Teaching responsibility is 5-6 courses per academic year, with the possibility of optional summer teaching. Salary is competitive. The Department seeks someone with a specialization in one of the three areas listed below and a competence either in one of the other two areas or in something that would enhance the development of the Department. Three Areas: (1) Applied epistemology or cognitive science; (2) Theoretical and Applied Ethics (3) Aesthetics or Social and Political Philosophy, preferably in some combination with postmodern thought. Minimum requirements for the position are (1) the completion of all requirements (including oral defense) for Ph.D. reported officially to us by January 15, 2001, (2) demonstrated ability in one=92s areas of specialization and competence, (3) evidence of quality research ability, (4) teaching experience and evidence of outstanding teaching ability. Publications preferred. The University of Central Florida will interview at the APA Eastern Meetings in NYC with some arranged interviews and some open interviews. Interested persons are welcome to visit with us at our reception table at the Thursday night reception. Applicants should forward the following materials to the Chair, Philosophy Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816-1352: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) 3 letters of reference; 3) writing sample indicating current research interests; 4) sample syllabi or other evidence of teaching effectiveness. Application materials will be reviewed beginning October 31st and continue until the position is filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. As an agency of the State of Florida, all application materials and selection procedures are available for public review. The University of Central Florida is a rapidly growing and developing metropolitan University located in Orlando, Florida. As such, UCF values diversity, interdisciplinarity, and partnerships that bridge traditional divisions of town and gown. The Department of Philosophy shares these values and seeks to implement them through the interdisciplinary expertise of its faculty, applied, as well as theoretical, research, attention to diversity in course content and pedagogy, and a curriculum in applied philosophy that teaches students to link knowledge with values and social responsibility. For more information on the Department of Philosophy, its faculty and programs, see our website at http://www.cas.ucf.edu/philosophy/ ------- End of forwarded message ------- ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker, Senior Lecturer Environmental Management & Design Division Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 84 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 64-03-325-3841 ************************************
