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Teaching Assistant Professor
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department | Philosophy - 311900 |
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| Posting Open Date | 10/04/2023 |
| Application Deadline | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Type | Permanent Faculty |
| Working Title | Teaching Assistant Professor |
| Appointment Type | Fixed Term Faculty |
| Vacancy ID | FAC0004763 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full Time |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications |
| Proposed Start Date | 07/01/2024 |
Position Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE) Program is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary program at the University of North Carolina that focuses on the intersection of the three disciplines in its title, where concerns for efficiency, and commitments to rights, justice, and liberty, are applied to social and political institutions. The PPE Program houses the international Philosophy, Politics & Economics Society, provides a regular influx of faculty on multi-year non-tenure track positions (which the program then works to place), offers an undergraduate PPE Minor, and runs an active extra-curricular program. The PPE Program is looking into offering either a PPE major or a five-year combined BA/MA PPE degree, developing a distinctive study abroad experience with two other universities, and cultivating an alumni/ae network and internship program. We will also be introducing a newly-funded PPE Distinguished Lecture Series. The PPE Program is committed to integrating abstract work in philosophy, political science, and economics with the informed and practical understanding of social, economic, political and moral problems. |
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| Position Summary | The Department of Philosophy and the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seek to appoint a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor and core faculty member in the PPE Program, to begin July 1, 2024. The initial appointment will be for a term of two years with the possibility of renewal for a third year. The successful candidate will also hold the title of Postdoctoral Fellow in the Applied Epistemology Project (aep.unc.edu), a multi-year PPE project directed by Prof. Alex Worsnip that began in 2022, and will work as an integral part of that project. The successful candidate will teach two undergraduate PPE-related courses per semester and be actively involved in the Applied Epistemology Project and its events. This candidate should have an AOS in epistemology and/or in social and political philosophy, ideally with an AOC in the other area. They should also be able and willing to teach courses that count toward the PPE minor. Further information about the PPE Program and its courses is available at ppe.unc.edu. The position offers salary commensurate with qualifications and state health benefits. Applicants should submit the following materials: a cover letter (which speaks directly to the candidate’s qualifications and enthusiasm both for contributing to the Applied Epistemology Project and for teaching PPE), CV, writing sample, and evidence concerning quality of teaching. Candidates will also be asked to provide the names and contact details of a minimum of three and a maximum of five professional references at the time of application. To guarantee full consideration, candidates should apply by December 1, 2023, when review of applications will begin. Please direct questions regarding the position to Alex Worsnip, Applied Epistemology Project Director; aworsnip@unc.edu. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | PhD in Philosophy |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | This candidate should have an AOS in epistemology and/or in social and political philosophy, ideally with an AOC in the other area. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions | If your reference has not received the email requesting the uploaded letter of recommendation, please have them check their spam folders and their complete inboxes. Please use the optional “Other Document” field to upload additional materials you think would be helpful to the search committee in their evaluation of your application. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email Alex Worsnip: aworsnip@unc.edu. |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/266874 |
Department Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Alex Worsnip - Associate Professor |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | aworsnip@unc.edu |
| Academic Personnel Office Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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