Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Ball State University

Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Tenure-track position available August 19, 2010.

Responsibilities: teaching load: 3/3—three undergraduate courses per semester; teaching courses in introduction to philosophy (ancient and modern) with the possibility of an additional upper level course; occasional honors thesis supervision; typical service responsibilities. AOS: History of Modern Philosophy, AOC: Ancient.

Minimum qualification: earned doctorate in philosophy prior to application.

Preferred qualifications: post-graduate teaching experience; evidence of excellence in teaching.

Excellent benefits, including retiree health care and 100% pension contribution for eligible employees.

Send electronically a brief letter of application, statement of research interests, teaching statement discussing pedagogical choices and learning objectives, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and writing sample to:

aeadams@bsu.edu, Ann Adams, Administrative Coordinator
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Arrange to have three letters of recommendation forwarded by the referees.
Deadline for applications is November 20, 2009. (www.bsu.edu/philosophy)

The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. The Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies has a diverse faculty where students of a variety of ethnicities, sexual orientations, and genders will find role models and mentors. Information on diversity initiatives at the University level may be found at: http://www.bsu.edu/diversity/. This site contains information on academic programs, centers, institutes, and university and college initiatives.

The typical teaching load for a philosophy faculty member in the department of Philosophy and Religious Studies is to teach two sections of Introduction to Philosophy, which satisfies core curriculum requirements, and one upper division class for majors. There is some flexibility, and many of us chose to teach only Introduction to Philosophy during a semester which allows more time and effort to be spent on research.

Ball State University is a comprehensive university. Total student population is about 18,000. There are seven colleges, plus the Honors College and University College. The department of Philosophy and Religious Studies is in the College of Sciences and Humanities, the largest college at the University. Ball State prides itself of the technology available for education, including a wireless network for academic buildings. Over sixty departments offer Master's Degrees, and twelve units offer Doctoral Degrees. The emphasis, however, is on undergraduate education. The University provides a rich array of faculty support to accomplish its educational goals. The Center for Teaching and Learning Advancement provides a wide range of pedagogical support, and the Office of the Provost provides many grants for furthering the educational mission.