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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Department of Philosophy

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Philosophy is conducting an open search, with respect to subject matter, for a full-time, 9-month appointment, tenure system assistant/associate/full professor of philosophy.

AOS: Open

AOC: Open

The Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and world. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference through hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

Successful candidates will be expected to interact with appropriate neighboring departments, when relevant to their research, which may include classics, computer science, economics, fine arts, history, law, linguistics, the natural sciences, psychology, political science or other fields. Successful candidates with interests at the intersection of philosophy and AI/technology will be expected to contribute to the new Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Philosophy, seated in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This program maintains strong connections to the University of Illinois's Computer Science Department, seated in the Grainger School of Engineering. For more information on this program, see: https://cs.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate/degree-program-options/cs-x-degree-programs/computer-science-philosophy.

Target start date: August 16, 2025. Qualifications: Ph.D in philosophy or a related discipline and evidence of ability to contribute significantly to the department and discipline through research, teaching, service, leadership, and public engagement. Applicants at the Assistant Professor level must demonstrate evidence of a promising research agenda and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Applicants at the Associate/Full Professor level must have an established record in research, teaching, and service.

Duties: normally, two courses per semester (one introductory or intermediate and one advanced); independent study and thesis supervision; the establishment and maintenance of an active and independent research program; committee assignments; and related service, leadership and public engagement activities as needed.

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $75-80,000 at the Assistant Professor level; $85-95,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $100-120,000 at the Full Professor level, for a 9-month service basis.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6pm CST on October 31, 2024- extended deadline. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5501552&targetURL=

Target start date: August 16, 2025. Qualifications: Ph.D in philosophy or a related discipline and evidence of ability to contribute significantly to the department and discipline through research, teaching, service, leadership, and public engagement. Applicants at the Assistant Professor level must demonstrate evidence of a promising research agenda and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Applicants at the Associate/Full Professor level must have an established record in research, teaching, and service.

Duties: normally, two courses per semester (one introductory or intermediate and one advanced); independent study and thesis supervision; the establishment and maintenance of an active and independent research program; committee assignments; and related service, leadership and public engagement activities as needed.

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $75-80,000 at the Assistant Professor level; $85-95,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $100-120,000 at the Full Professor level, for a 9-month service basis.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6pm CST on October 31, 2024- extended deadline. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board (https://jobs.illinois.edu) can be considered. To apply, you must create a candidate profile directly through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload the application materials described below.

Initial application must include a letter of application, CV, writing sample, teaching portfolio, contacts for three professional references, and an inclusive excellence statement that details how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has contributed to the success of students from racial, ethnic, gender, or other backgrounds that are underrepresented in philosophy. Applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further the University of Illinois' and College of LAS' commitments to Inclusive Excellence and the success of all students.

Please upload all materials as one pdf via the CV/Resume option in the application. After a review of the applicant's record, the search committee may then solicit letters of reference.

For further information about the position contact Kathy k or (217) 333-3815. Information about the philosophy department can be found at https://philosophy.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites:

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The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1025858
Job Category: Faculty

To apply, visit https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11454?c=illinois







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