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The Philosophy Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2009.  The areas of specialization for this position are Social/Political Philosophy, Environmental Ethics, and/or History of Philosophy.  Candidates with appropriate qualifications will also be expected to contribute leadership and expertise to the interdisciplinary degree program in Science, Technology, and Society.

The Position:  The successful candidate will teach nine quarter courses per year, including lower-division general education courses and upper-division major courses.  Responsibilities will also include participation in university, college, and departmental governance, curriculum development, student advising, and research and scholarly activities.  Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in Philosophy from an accredited university by July 1, 2010
• Evidence of one year of university teaching experience; please send teaching evaluations if available
• Evidence of ability to work with and mentor a diverse student population
• Evidence of scholarly potential (conference presentations, publications, grant development)

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy from an accredited university by July 1, 2009
• Evidence of one or more years of university teaching experience that includes areas of specialization/teaching listed above
• Experience working with and mentoring a diverse student population
• Evidence of scholarly productivity that includes areas of specialization/teaching listed above
  
  

Application Procedure:  Candidates must submit originals of:

• a cover letter that describes the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description; this must include a statement of their teaching philosophy within a multicultural environment with examples of past experiences;
• a curriculum vitae comprised of at least the information required on the application form and including the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least five individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position;
• three recent (dated within the past two years) letters of reference;
• a writing sample;
• a completed application form: http://www.class.csupomona.edu/fs/jobs
• a transcript showing highest degree earned (an official transcript will be required of finalists).

The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications postmarked by December 5, 2008.  Early response is encouraged. Please address all inquiries, requests for application forms, and application materials to:

 

The University:  Cal Poly Pomona is a comprehensive public university that is widely recognized for its polytechnic mission and learn-by-doing philosophy. One of the 23 campuses of the California State University, it is consistently ranked as one of the best public universities in the West. Cal Poly Pomona currently enrolls 21,000 students (with approximately 73% representing diverse ethnic groups) and employs approximately 1,289 faculty members. The University is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff to better serve its multicultural student body, and has made educational equity one of its highest priorities. Through its eight colleges, the university offers 62 undergraduate majors and 23 master’s degree programs. Cal Poly Pomona is noted for its beautiful and historic 1,400-acre campus, once the Arabian horse ranch of cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg. It is located about 25 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country. Additional information is available at the university’s Web site: www.csupomona.edu.

The College:  The College of Letter, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) provides introductory and advanced course work in more than 20 degree and certificate programs.  The College also provides courses that substantially make up the General Education curriculum required of all students.  For more information, please see: http://www.class.csupomona.edu/

The Department:  The Philosophy Department at Cal Poly Pomona has organized its programs to meet both the abstract and practical philosophical interests of its students.  Our programs allow students to pursue the traditional questions about the nature of truth, knowledge, justice, and reality while examining the relevance of these questions to the problems of contemporary society.  For more information, please see: http://www.class.csupomona.edu/phl/

Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, age, religion, or veteran status.  Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university’s annual security report is available at http://dsa.csupomona.edu/police/securityreport.asp.