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University of Texas at Arlington
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Arlington, TX
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Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F00358P
Position Title
Assistant Professor-Philosophy and Humanities
Department
Philosophy
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Faculty
Position Status
Full-time
Rank
Tenure-track
Work Hours
Open to
External and Internal
FLSA
Exempt
Salary
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Summary
The Department of Philosophy and Humanities in the College of Liberal Arts, the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track.
Area of Specialization: Epistemology or Ethics
Areas of Competence: Epistemology and Ethics (including Biomedical Ethics)
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of approximately 46,000 students, UTA is the largest institution in North Texas and the second-largest in the UT System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and as a Texas Tier One institution. In 2021, UTA received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for its deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and No. 1 in Texas for the number of degrees awarded to African American students (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2021). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has the fifth-most ethnically diverse undergraduate population in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is among the top 50 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023), and its approximately 250,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 23 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to the UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of approximately 46,000 students, UTA is the largest institution in North Texas and the second-largest in the UT System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and as a Texas Tier One institution. In 2021, UTA received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for its deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and No. 1 in Texas for the number of degrees awarded to African American students (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2021). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has the fifth-most ethnically diverse undergraduate population in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is among the top 50 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023), and its approximately 250,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 23 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to the UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to research and teaching in Philosophy, the occupant of the position will be expected to take an active role in the development of the department’s Medical Humanities program. The teaching load is generally 3-2.
Required Qualifications
Required qualifications include a PhD in Philosophy with a specialization in Epistemology or Ethics, and demonstrated competence in Epistemology and Ethics, including Biomedical Ethics.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include considerable teaching experience and an interest in teaching or developing courses in Data Epistemology (to include Philosophy of Probabilistic Reasoning, Philosophy and Psychology of Inference, Bayesian Philosophy of Science), Medical Epistemology, and Epistemic Justice. Other desirable qualifications include competence in Asian Philosophy or some other area of Non-Western Philosophy or Latin American Philosophy. An interest in potential collaborations with the Department of Psychology’s Center for Internet Psychology and Persuasion is also a plus.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Working Title
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/15/2023
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply applicants should go to http://uta.peopleadmin.com/ and submit the following materials:
(1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a writing sample, (4) a teaching portfolio (including teaching statement, sample syllabi, and student evaluations), and (5) three letters of recommendation.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 15, 2022.
Questions may be addressed to: Daniel Giberman ([email protected])
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Cover/Interest Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Portfolio or Work Samples
- References (Additional)
- Work Samples
