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Open Specialization/Business Ethics
Tenure Track
The Department of Philosophy at California State University, Fullerton,
invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant
Professor, to begin in the fall semester, 2008. We are a collegial
group, student-centered, with varied scholarly interests in traditional
and interdisciplinary dimensions of philosophy. To learn more about
the Department and University, see: http://hss.fullerton.edu/philosophy/.
Position
The new faculty member will teach a wide range of undergraduate
philosophy courses for majors and non-majors, and integrate promise
as a scholar with excellence in undergraduate teaching. He or she
should be interested in promoting teaching through technological
innovations and possess skills in collaboration, mentoring, and
student-centered learning. Positive decisions on tenure and promotion
require excellent teaching as well as research, peer-reviewed publications,
and participation in the university and the profession.
Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in philosophy is required.
- Open area of specialization, but candidate must show demonstrable
experience and proficiency in teaching business ethics. Appropriate
evidence of commitment to business ethics includes research and/or
extended teaching experience.
- Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate sensitivity
and responsiveness to diversity (e.g. race, class, and gender
issues) in the design of business ethics courses and in teaching
pedagogy (e.g. student demographics - multi-age/cultural diversity,
academic preparation, etc.).
- The successful candidate will have a strong philosophical background,
a broad vision of philosophy, and will complement departmental
teaching and research.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse
range of students and faculty.
- Familiarity with or experience in applying technological innovations
in class activities/to promote learning.
Rank and Salary
The position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track,
with salary highly competitive and commensurate with rank, qualifications
and experience. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available
which includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse, domestic partner
and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well
as affordable housing program; and a defined-benefit retirement
through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities.
For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx
Job Control Number
23603G-08-029
Appointment Date
August 2008
Application Procedure
Please send a letter of application (indicating the position # you
are applying for), curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation,
evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi and evaluations),
graduate transcripts, and an example of scholarly research. While
the area of specialization is open, candidates should indicate in
their cover letter which of the courses in the philosophy major
their AOS prepares them to teach and include appropriate syllabi.
Completed files received by Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, will be guaranteed
full consideration. Send materials to:
Professor Shari Starrett, Chair
RE: Tenure Track Search
Department of Philosophy
California State University, Fullerton
P. O. Box 6868
Fullerton CA 92834-6868
Representatives of the Department expect to attend the Eastern
Division APA meetings. Inquire about APA interactions via sstarrett@fullerton.edu
Application Deadline
While this position will be open until filled, to insure full consideration
please submit all materials by November 1, 2007. All materials should
be sent by hard copy, but may be duplicated by email to sstarrett@fullerton.edu
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