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Position Announcement: Professorial Lecturer in Asian Philosophy
Department of Philosophy and Religion
College of Arts and Sciences
American University

The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, academic year appointment in Asian philosophy at the rank of Professorial Lecturer beginning August 29, 2022. Teaching duties include introductory courses in Asian philosophy and one upper-level seminar. Capacity to teach religious heritage of Asia, religious ethics, or Global Ethics will be a plus. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university activities.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D.; however, ABD will be considered. Salary and benefits are competitive for a full-time term appointment. The teaching load for the year is three courses per semester (fall and spring). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications here: http://apply.interfolio.com/108823. Include a letter of application, curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and a writing sample. Please contact Jin Y. Park, Chair of the Department at jypark@american.edu, if you have any questions.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers undergraduate degree programs in Philosophy and Religious Studies and graduate degree programs in Philosophy, including the M.A. Philosophy (including Philosophy and Social Policy) and a joint MA in Ethics, Peace and Human Rights. Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at http://www.american.edu/cas/ and about the department at http://www.american.edu/cas/philrel/.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.

American University is a tobacco and smoke free campus. To ensure the health and safety of our community, American University requires that all faculty and staff are vaccinated for Covid-19. To learn more about American University’s health and safety directives please click here. https://www.american.edu/hr/how-we-work/vaccinations.cfm

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

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The Department of Philosophy and Religion at American University is hiring two one year positions that may be of interest to our SACP members.

1) The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, academic year appointment in religious ethics (either Western or non-Western) at the rank of Professorial Lecturer beginning August 29, 2022. Teaching duties include introductory courses in religious ethics and one upper level seminar. We particularly welcome candidates with a capacity to incorporate diverse religious traditions in teaching and with expertise in religion and society, religion and politics, religion and ecology, or issues relevant to the contemporary world. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university activities.

Click here to see the full PDF: Religious Ethics Ad-May 2022

2) The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, academic year appointment in ethics and philosophy of race at the rank of Professorial Lecturer beginning August 29, 2022. Teaching duties include introductory courses in moral philosophy and one upper-level seminar. We particularly welcome candidates with expertise in philosophy of race, or non-Western moral theories with knowledge in Western moral philosophy. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university activities.

Click here to see the full PDF: Ethics & Philosophy of Race-Ad-May 2022

SACP members may be interested in the following job search at California State University, Stanislaus.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY: The Philosophy Program invites applications for a tenure-track position in Philosophy at the rank of Assistant Professor. AOS: Eastern Philosophy. AOC: Philosophy of Nature, Environmental Ethics, or Continental Philosophy. Course preparations to include some combination of Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Critical Thinking, and Contemporary Moral Issues; upper division course preparations to include Eastern Philosophy, Introduction to Continental Philosophy, Nature Revisited, and Environmental Ethics. This position requires a strong commitment to faculty service, ongoing research, and responsive teaching methods and practices in support of student success.

https://careers.csustan.edu/st/en-us/job/505536/assistant-professor-of-philosophy

Dear SACP Members,

The Department of Philosophy and Religion at American University has asked us to share the following job post:

The Department of Philosophy and Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites
applications for a full-time, academic year appointment in Asian and comparative ethics and moral philosophy at
the rank of Professorial Lecturer beginning August 30, 2021. Teaching duties include introductory courses in moral
philosophy as well as a graduate seminar on global ethics. We particularly welcome candidates with expertise in
Asian and comparative philosophy. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation
in department, school, and university activities.

See PDF attached below.

P&R Fall 2021 Ad and Search

The Philosophy Department at Slippery Rock University is looking to hire a sabbatical replacement (.75 time) for the 2021-2022 academic year. The salary is competitive benefits are included. The Philosophy Department is looking for someone who can teach Asian Philosophy, World Religions, and Symbolic Logic.

The full job posting is available here:

https://careers.sru.edu/postings/7183