Asst. Professor - Philosophy jobs in Lowell, MA

Asst. Professor - Philosophy teaches courses in the discipline area of philosophy. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Asst. Professor - Philosophy provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Asst. Professor - Philosophy typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and contributes to research In a specialized field. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Philosophy
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA FULL_TIME
  • General Summary of Position:

    The Department of Philosophy seeks a full-time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor. AOS: Asian/nonwestern and/or philosophy of race. AOC: open. The person filling this position will teach foundational and advanced courses in their area of expertise, and contribute to joint curriculum and research initiatives at the university. The successful candidate will have a robust scholarly record and research program in their area of specialization, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. We also have teaching needs in applied ethics, and seek candidates willing to teach in the area of biomedical, public health, or engineering ethics. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. The appointment is scheduled to begin no later than September 1, 2024.

    The Department of Philosophy at UMass Lowell consists of 7 full time faculty. Our strengths include feminist philosophy, applied and normative ethics, philosophy of biology, philosophy of law, American pragmatism, and philosophy of religion. The department values public philosophy and interdisciplinary collaborations.

    The College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (FAHSS) is the largest academic unit of the University, with 12 academic departments and over 230 full-time faculty. FAHSS has experienced significant growth in recent years, including hiring over 70 new faculty members, achieving a 70% growth in funded research expenditures, and adding several new interdisciplinary graduate programs.

    UMass Lowell is an equal education/employment opportunity institution dedicated to building a diverse community. We strongly encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

    Greater Lowell, Merrimack Valley, and the Boston region are home to diverse communities. The historic city of Lowell, MA, is a gateway city that is a majority-minority city (20.9% Asian American, 17.9% Hispanic, 8% Black/African American). UMass Lowell has robust partnerships with the City of Lowell, Lowell Public Schools, health organizations, and many other local nonprofits and businesses. The Boston region is also home to a large number of potential research partners.

    About University of Massachusetts Lowell:

    UMass Lowell is a national research university committed to preparing our students for work in the real world--solving real problems and helping real people--by providing an affordable high-quality education. US News and World Report ranks UMass Lowell among the top 200 research universities in the country, and our rankings have been consistently rising. In 2023, the Wall Street Journal ranked UMass Lowell the #1 public university in the state, and the #10 university in Massachusetts. The university faculty are fully unionized under the Massachusetts Society of Professors and receive excellent salary and benefits.

    Minimum Qualifications (Required):

    To be eligible for consideration, candidates must have:

    • A terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D.) from an accredited university in philosophy
    • A robust research program and demonstrated excellence in publication
    • Evidence of excellence in teaching
    • Commitment to service at the department, university, and community levels

    Additional Considerations:

    • Applicants with established interdisciplinary research collaborations are encouraged to apply

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

    Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

    Please submit the following required documents with your application:

    • Curriculum Vita
    • Cover Letter
    • Writing Sample
    • Teaching Statement/Philosophy
    • Teaching Evaluations
    • Research Statement
    • Statement of commitment to diversity
    • Names and contact information for three references will be required at the time of application. References will be contacted for a letter of reference immediately after application submission. References will be required to upload recommendation letters to our on-line portal; neither emailed nor hard-copy letters will be accepted. *Three letters of reference are required.


    The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.

     

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Visiting Professor in Environmental Engineering
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA FULL_TIME
  • General Summary of Position: The successful candidate should be capable of teaching courses at the undergraduate level such as: Capstone Design, Fluid Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, Environmen...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Research Assistant Professor - Computer Science
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA FULL_TIME
  • General Summary of Position: As a part of the Center for Biomedical and Health Research in Data Science, the Research Assistant Professor will join a team of data scientists to contribute to ongoing p...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Professor and Department Chair of Physics and Applied Physics
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA FULL_TIME
  • General Summary of Position: The University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for the position of Chair to lead an established and active Department of Physics and Applied Physics. We seek ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Tenure-Track / Open Rank Professor in Biomedical Engineering
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA FULL_TIME
  • General Summary of Position: The Francis College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is searching for outstanding candidates for one full-time tenure-track Professor position in B...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA FULL_TIME
  • General Summary of Position: The Francis College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is searching for outstanding candidates for one full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor pos...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Spirituality and the Arts
  • Harvard University
  • Cambridge, MA
  • Position Details Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Spirituality and the Arts School Harvard Divinity School Department/Area C...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tenure-Track Faculty (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) - Solomont School of Nursing
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA
  • General Summary of Position: The UMass Lowell Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing seeks a full-time tenure-track f...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA
  • General Summary of Position: The Francis College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is searching f...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Assistant Professor - Solomont School of Nursing
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA
  • General Summary of Position: The UMass Lowell Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing seek 1 full-time, non-tenure tra...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Music Education
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA
  • General Summary of Position: The Department of Music in the College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Science at the ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Philosophy
  • UMass Lowell
  • Lowell, MA
  • General Summary of Position: The Department of Philosophy seeks a full-time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor. AOS: Asia...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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BME Professor & TAMIC Director
  • Tufts University
  • Medford, MA
  • Tufts University: School of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Location Medford, MA Open Date Nov 13, 2023 Description ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director/Full-Time Senior Lecturer and Full-time Lecturer
  • Tufts University
  • Medford, MA
  • Tufts University: School of Arts & Sciences: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Leadership Location Medford, MA O...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massachusetts disbanded county government in 1999. With an estimated population of 109,945 in 2014, it is the fourth-largest city in Massachusetts, and the second-largest in the Boston metropolitan statistical area. The city is also part of a smaller Massachusetts statistical area called Greater Lowell, as well as New England's Merrimack Valley region. Incorporated in 1826 to serve as a mill town, Lowell was named after Francis Cabot Lowell, a local fi...
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